Introducing Joss Stone: Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Vegetarian

When Joss Stone burst onto the music scene a few short years ago, she blew everyone away with her powerful, soulful voice – a voice that critics have said "can sting like aged bourbon, or melt like strap molasses". Belting out songs with a force unlike anyone else in her generation, Joss has sold millions of albums, been nominated for multiple Grammy awards and made fans of all ages across the globe. Keeping with the theme of her new album, Introducing Joss Stone, PETA is introducing the world to a side of Joss many of her fans may not know about: her vegetarian side.

Joss has never eaten an animal in her lifetime, and as a child, she used to sing "Amazing Grace" to the cows in the field. Says Joss, "I'm a singer, a songwriter, a performer and a human being accepting of all sizes, shapes, colors and species". She adds, "I was born a vegetarian. I wanted to do the shoot because I feel there is no need to cause another living thing pain or harm. There are so many other things we can eat. I have never eaten meat in my life, and I'm 5 foot 10 and not exactly wasting away. A wise man once said, 'Animals are my friends, and I'm not in the habit of eating my friends' – that is exactly how I feel".

Joss is wise to count chickens as her friends. Many people don't know just how smart chickens are! They are inquisitive, interesting animals who are as intelligent as mammals like cats, dogs and even primates. But every year, more than 800 million chickens are raised and killed for meat in the UK; they will have never have the chance to do anything that is natural and important to them. Join Joss by going vegetarian. Order your free vegetarian starter kit today!