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aka: Jo Dee Marie Messina
Based in: Tennessee
Based in: Nashville
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Jo Dee Marie Messina was born on August 25, 1970, in Holliston, Massachusetts. Growing up in a musical family, she developed a passion for performing at an early age, influenced by artists like Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire. By the age of 16, she was already playing in local clubs with her siblings as part of a family band. After high school, Jo Dee moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue her dream of a country music career.
Breakthrough in the 1990s
Jo Dee Messina’s big break came in 1996 with the release of her self-titled debut album, which included hits like “Heads Carolina, Tails California” and “You’re Not in Kansas Anymore.” The album’s success showcased her unique blend of contemporary and traditional country sounds, earning her widespread recognition and setting the stage for a remarkable career.
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Chart-Topping Success
Messina’s sophomore album, I’m Alright (1998), was a career-defining project. Featuring chart-topping hits such as “I’m Alright,” “Bye Bye,” and “Stand Beside Me,” the album went multi-platinum and solidified her status as one of the leading voices in country music. During this time, she became the first female country artist to achieve three consecutive number-one singles from the same album.
Awards and Recognition
Jo Dee’s dynamic voice and relatable storytelling earned her numerous accolades. She received the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award in 1999 and was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. Her energetic performances and heartfelt ballads endeared her to fans and critics alike, making her one of the most beloved country artists of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Personal Challenges and Comeback
In the mid-2000s, Messina faced challenges both personally and professionally, including parting ways with her record label. Despite these struggles, she remained committed to her music. In 2014, she independently released her album Me, which reflected her personal growth and resilience. Tracks like “A Woman’s Rant” and “Peace Sign” showcased her evolving artistry and commitment to authentic storytelling.
Influence and Legacy
Jo Dee Messina’s contributions to country music go beyond her hit singles. She is celebrated for her versatility, blending upbeat anthems with heartfelt ballads. Her ability to connect with fans through relatable lyrics has left a lasting impact on the genre. Artists such as Carly Pearce and Lauren Alaina have cited her as a key influence in their musical journeys.
Recent Projects and Continued Relevance
In recent years, Messina has continued to perform and engage with fans through live shows and special projects. She has also embraced her faith, incorporating it into her music and personal life. Her resilience and ability to reinvent herself have kept her relevant in an ever-changing music landscape.
Personal Life
Jo Dee Messina is a proud mother and often shares glimpses of her life with her two sons. She has been open about her journey, including her battle with cancer in 2017, which she faced with strength and optimism. Her story of overcoming adversity continues to inspire fans around the world.
Discography Highlights
- Jo Dee Messina (1996)
- I’m Alright (1998)
- Burn (2000)
- Delicious Surprise (2005)
- Me (2014)
Legacy
With a career spanning over two decades, Jo Dee Messina remains a trailblazer in country music. Her powerful voice, relatable lyrics, and unwavering determination have solidified her as a beloved figure in the genre, inspiring future generations of artists to pursue their dreams with passion and authenticity.
If there’s anyone who believes in the transformative power of dreams, it’s Jo Dee Messina. The double-platinum redhead with the raucous laugh, survivor’s heart and full-tilt passion for life has seen her love of music carry her to summits and thrills that are world’s away from her Holliston, Massachusetts, birthplace and hometown.
A multiple Female Vocalist of the Year nominee, Jo Dee Messina won the Country Music Association’s prestigious Horizon Award recognizing career growth, the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Female Vocalist Award and the Boston Music Awards’ Artist of the Year – besting such hometown faves as Aerosmith, Paula Cole, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Rob Zombie for the honor – on her way to becoming Billboard’s Most Played Country Female of 1999 by virtue of having two of the Top 10 Songs of the last two years (1998’s #2 “Bye, Bye” and #4 “I’m Alright” and 1999’s #3 “Lesson In Leavin'” and #7 “Stand Beside Me”).
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Messina says, “Music has always effected me – it gives me energy and helps me keep going.”
With more than two million copies of “I’m Alright” already sold, unprecedented radio success, and solid years on the road, Jo Dee Messina knows what she wants. It gives her an edge in creating a signature song style and sound that has just enough bounce to keep her moving. But, being so sure of what she wants also creates little speed bumps in the process in terms of getting exactly what she has in mind.
“So much has happened! My career is working better than ever and my personal life is in a more secure place. But I had to go through Hell to get there,” she says.
“Once you’ve been burned, you never forget that. It also comes with living and learning. And I think my albums seem to reflect where I am in my life, because I need to relate to my songs on that level.”
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“Someone said to me, ‘As much as you give away of yourself in your music, do you worry about being too honest?’ And you know, I don’t think you can be too honest. When you’ve been hurt or have been through some rough experiences, you don’t want someone else to go through it. It’s awful…and if, by being honest about a broken heart or whatever, you can maybe keep someone else from making that mistake, who wouldn’t?”
Though Jo Dee Messina has always worn her heart and her dreams on her sleeve, the success she’s enjoyed in her career, the interaction with the fans, and a settling in her personal life have certainly helped add perspective.
After completing the Judds’ Power To Change Reunion tour, Messina spent a year balancing her headlining concerts with special guest appearances on both Vince Gill‘s and George Strait‘s Country Festival Stadium tour. In addition, she made her acting debut on “Nash Bridges” and then quickly landed a role as a candy factory worker with a crisis of faith on “Touched By An Angel.”
Along the way, Jo Dee Messina has also re-written the history books a time or two. She set and then tied her own record for longest run in the Top 30 – 35 weeks! She became the first woman in the history of Billboard’s Country Singles chart to have three consecutive multiple week #1s hits: “Bye, Bye,” “I’m Alright” and “Stand Beside Me.”
For Messina, it comes down to having a center and being generous. Having learned solid values and a hardcore Northeastern work ethic from her single mother, she wants to inspire her audience as much as she wants to thrill them.
The notion of friendship is something Messina takes seriously. Though many of the fans may only have a passing moment with her, she thrives as much on that interaction as they do. And given the limited time most people will get to spend with her, Jo Dee Messina works very hard to make sure her albums go out of their way to truly say something – even as they also catch people up in their feel-good performances.
“To me, it’s all life…some of it is hard and you have to get through it; some of it is sweet and you should enjoy it. Don’t miss that good stuff!
“So many of my fans are under 25 or 26,” Messina explains. “To see a 16-year old out in the audience with a guy who’s yelling at her or pulling on her arm, that breaks my heart, because you know at that age, you don’t necessarily know there’s anything else. I’ve been there. I’ve dated the jerk and I’ve got my heart broken…”
Helping people is perhaps the greatest pay-off for Messina. Having bounced back from some dire career issues in ’97, the freewheeling woman, who’s been described by Teen People as “country’s Bonnie Raitt” and by several radio personnel as “the voice of the people,” is all about what lies down the road.
“Country radio and the fans reached out to me and helped me at a difficult time,” Messina enthuses. “They made the difference in my life. I like the idea that I can give some of that back! Now that things aren’t in such a lowdown state, I’m able to help other people more.”
“Since it’s not just about keeping my head above water, I’m able to reach out to help others. And you know what? Of all the stuff that’s happened to me over the last couple years, that’s what I live for: being able to help everybody else. As long as I’ve got my songs to sing and a roof over my head and I’m able to do things for others, then I’m complete.”
You could say Jo Dee Messina has figured out how to live the life of which she has dreamed. It’s not always been easy, but she’s more than willing to pay the price, do the work, and just keep believing.
Her discography includes six studio albums, two compilation albums, three extended plays, and 33 singles.
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