Grammy nominee Jones likes life in a lower key

In an age of pop divas, Norah Jones avoids flashy videos, prefers quiet neighborhood restaurants to celebrity hotspots and travels without an entourage.

"The record industry has gotten so into image that image becomes more important than the singer," Jones told the Los Angeles Times for Sunday's editions.

The 23-year-old has five nominations in leading categories at this year's Grammy Awards, including best new artist. Her debut album, "Come Away With Me," is nominated for album of the year.

The Grammys will be presented Feb. 23 in New York City.

When "Come Away With Me" reached the 1 million sales mark, Jones asked Bruce Lundvall, head of jazz label Blue Note Records, if he could stop selling it.

"I know it was naive, but I was starting to panic," she said.