Joss Stone, born Joscelyn Eve Stoker, is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Although her birth name is Joscelyn Eve Stoker, she is widely known by her stage name, which she prefers. Born in Dover, Kent, she spent most of her adolescence in Ashill, a small village near Cullompton in Devon. Stone is the second youngest of four siblings. Her father ran an import-export business dealing in fruits and nuts, while her mother worked as a store manager until October 2004.
From an early age, Stone was drawn to classic American R&B and soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. Influenced by legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield, she developed a distinctive soulful vocal style that quickly became her hallmark.
Stone rose to prominence in 2003 with the release of her multi-platinum debut album, The Soul Sessions. The critically acclaimed album was nominated for the 2004 Mercury Prize, solidifying her arrival on the music scene. Her follow-up album, Mind Body & Soul, released in 2004, also achieved multi-platinum status. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and marked a milestone as she became the youngest British female solo artist to top the chart at the time.
The album’s lead single, "You Had Me," became her most commercially successful track, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005, along with the album itself. That same year, she received a nomination in the BBC's Sound of 2004 poll, ranking fifth among promising new artists.
In March 2007, Stone released her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone. The album achieved gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and became the second-highest debut ever for a British female solo artist on the Billboard 200. It was also one of her top-charting albums in the United States.
Her fourth studio album, Colour Me Free!, followed in October 2009 and reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200. On July 22, 2011, she released her fifth studio album, LP1, which also secured a top 10 position on the chart. Her live performances, including tours and appearances, are available on platforms like YouTube, where fans can experience her dynamic stage presence.
In addition to her music career, Joss Stone has appeared in film and television. She made her acting debut in the 2006 fantasy film Eragon. In 2009, she took on a recurring role as Anne of Cleves in the television historical drama The Tudors. She continues to engage with her fans through live tours and performances worldwide.
Stone has received numerous accolades throughout her career. In 2005, she won two Brit Awards: Best British Female Artist and Best British Urban Act. She has also been nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning one—a testament to her talent and influence in the soul music genre.
With over 14 million records sold globally, she ranks among the best-selling British artists of her generation and is considered one of the best-selling soul artists of the 2000s.
Joss Stone was named the youngest woman on the 2006 Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated wealth of £6 million. By 2012, her net worth had grown to approximately £10 million, placing her fifth among the richest British musicians under 30 at the time. As of the most recent updates, she is not publicly dating anyone and has expressed no immediate plans for marriage.
| Birth Date: | 11 Apr, 1987 |
| Age: | 33 yrs |
| Occupations: | Film actor Singer-songwriter Singer Actor Musician |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Dover |
| Education: | Uffculme School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | English singer and actress |
| Twitter Id: | Jossstone |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
