Jewel has spoken out after disappointing some fans by performing at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again Inaugural Ball on Monday, which many interpreted as a sign that she backs the incoming administration.

Jewel is defending her polarizing choice to perform at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Inauguration Day ball while apologizing to those whose feelings she may have hurt in the process. In an Instagram video posted Friday (Jan.

Singer-songwriter Jewel is seemingly walking back her appearance at RFK Jr.‘s inaugural Make American Heathy Again ball after receiving harsh criticism in recent days from her fanbase. The musician took to Instagram to say apologize after her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”—which,

The singer said that while she "does not agree on all the politics," her goal is to make sure mental health is part of the conversation with the new administration.

Jewel made a surprise appearance during the inauguration festivities for Donald Trump, performing for Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines at the 'Make America Healthy Again' ball.

Jewel’s appearance was apparently a gift to Kennedy’s wife, Cheryl Hines, and was unexpected — Jewel was not previously included on the list of performers for the 2025 Inauguration events hosted on Monday, January 20, in celebration of President Donald Trump ’s second term.