( EW.com ) -- `` The Sing-Off '' has found its new judge : Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel is coming to NBC 's cult-favorite a cappella competition series this winter . Jewel will join Boyz II Men 's Shawn Stockman and Ben Folds as judges on the show , and Nick Lachey will return as host . The singer replaces exiting singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles on the show . `` There are very few musical artists as accomplished and talented as Jewel , '' said Paul Telegdy , NBC 's president of alternative programming . `` Her addition to 'The Sing-Off ' judges panel , along with our stellar team of Shawn Stockman and Ben Folds , raises the showmanship of the series up another notch . '' NBC shelved `` The Sing-Off `` last year , then revived the competition series for a fourth season in March with executive producer Mark Burnett taking charge . Jewel previously served as an adviser on Burnett 's `` The Voice '' last year . `` Jewel is one of America 's greatest singer songwriters and is an amazing storyteller , '' Burnett said . `` ... The Sing-Off is sure to be its best [ season ] yet . '' `` The Sing-Off '' will return in December . See the original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
The contestant will work as a coach . She had previously worked as an adviser on ` ` The show '' The ` ` - Off '' had been shelved last year , but was revived .