The Artist's Touch!

Jo Dee donated her talents (not her singing talent) to help decorate a home for some lucky winner. CMT's Ultimate Country Home Giveaway! CMT is going to giveaway this gorgeous half million dollar estate to one lucky viewer.

Jo Dee will appear on the May 5th episode at 10 PM ET on CMT.

The CMT Ultimate Country Home is a 3,650 square foot house on over six acres of land. Only the rooms profiled throughout the 13 episodes are included in this blueprint. All rooms, except the media room, are on the same level. The house has three full baths in addition to the powder room. There is also a separate garage.

For more behind-the-scenes coverage of the CMT Ultimate Country Home, see the May 2003 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

Jo Dee Messina To Appear On Nashville Star!

Jo Dee Messina will be among the celebrity guests to appear on the new USA Network's Nashville Star program. Jo Dee will be a part of the final show on May 3rd. Nashville Star is shown on the USA network each Saturday at 9 PM ET.

Curb pulls a surprise for Jo Dee's album

It has been a few years since Jo Dee Messina has come out with a new album, and for the past several months, her camp has been talking about her upcoming album, Delicious Surprise.

Here's a not-so-tasty surprise for Jo Dee: Her label, Curb Records, isn't releasing that album, at least not yet. Seems the label instead is coming out with a yet-to-be-named greatest hits collection May 20.

What gives? Some folks in Jo Dee's camp say she turned in an album she's proud of quite a while ago. But Curb says she's still working on it.

Ain't this all confusing?

Jo Dee's management company's official comment: ''Jo Dee has been working hard for the last three years on her studio album and we have great hopes that it will be released this fall.''

Brad Schmitt - The Tennessean

Jo Dee Will Survive!

Jo Dee sang the disco hit “I Will Survive” at the After Midnight Disco party during the Country Radio Seminar held mid February of this year. Host Blair Garner asked Jo Dee if she would pick on of her favorite disco hits of the 70’s and Jo Dee screamed with her famous laugh “I know just the song for me”  Jo Dee belted the song “I Will Survive like a Disco Diva” check out these shots from that night. 

Thanks Jo Dee for bringing disco back! For only one night! LOL

CMT Announces Jo Dee Messina to perform on Grand Ole Opry Live

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Jo Dee Messina performed on Grand Ole Opry Live on Saturday, March 15! Grand Ole Opry Live is hosted on CMT by Katie Cook. Before she took to the Opry stage,  Jo Dee stopping by the MWL stage to chit-chat with Cledus T. Judd!

Jo Dee Participates In Words Are Your Wheels Literacy Initiative

Jo Dee will take time out of her busy schedule to participate in the Words Are Your Wheels Literacy Initiative and help Wal-Mart and Sam's Club fight illiteracy in America. She’ll do a live reading at a Sam’s Club store in Indianapolis.

Store 8168 7235 East 96Th Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 Store phone: (317) 585-1619 At 4:00 PM (local time) on Saturday, April 12, 2003.

Jo Dee To Perform At Fan Fair

Jo Dee Messina will perform Sunday, June 8, 2003 during Fan Fair. The show starts at 7 PM at The Coliseum.

"Was That My Life" Featured In "A View From The Top"

Jo Dee Messina's latest single, "Was That My Life" is featured in the movie  "A View From The Top," starring Gwyneth Paltrow. The movie will be released on March 21. Jo Dee is featured on the movie soundtrack. Pick up your copy today!

Jo Dee Messina Goes Gold

Jo Dee's self titled album, Jo Dee Messina has been certified gold by the RIAA.

Jo Dee Messina Knew Former Duet Partner Tampa Bay Quarterback Brad Johnson Was Destined To Shine

Multi platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina has known for some time what the world learned last night: that Brad Johnson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is a survivor. Johnson's road to center stage at the Super Bowl has included 11 NFL seasons, three teams, two years curtailed by injury, one trade and one free-agent signing. Plus one recording career.

Messina and Johnson recorded the Messina-penned original, "I'm A Survivor," in 1998 for inclusion on a compilation CD that featured NFL members paired with country stars. At the time, Johnson played for the Minnesota Vikings.

The pair even performed the duet on the then daytime chat show, "Live With Regis and Kathie Lee." Through the years, Messina kept in touch with Johnson and they'd meet up from time to time at one of her concert dates.

"It's unbelievable when you listen to the words," Johnson said today to CNNSI.com. "The meaning there is for me. It fits my whole career to a tee. I kept those lyrics because when I read them I said, 'There's something to this one.'"

Messina spoke briefly with Johnson on Friday, wishing him well for Sunday's big match-up. Johnson responded by reciting a few of the lyrics from "Survivor:" I was born a believer, biggest dreamer this world has ever seen.

"I was so thrilled for Brad," Messina commented today. "To watch him play in the Super Bowl and know how long his journey has been was nothing short of amazing. He is so deserving of all of this as he truly is a survivor," she added.

Jo Dee Messina at the American Music Awards!

Check out the Slideshow of Jo Dee at the 30th Annual American Music Awards!

Jo Dee's Kitchen featured in First Magazine

Check out the new issue of First Magazine for a look at Jo Dee Messina's kitchen. The celebrity at-home feature talks about the singer's collection of antique copper pieces as well as why the amazing view from the kitchen window sold her on the Franklin farm house in the first place. First Magazine can be found at check out counters everywhere.

The National Anthem takes flight with JDM

Jo Dee was in Atlanta to perform the National anthem for the Atlanta Braves baseball game. During her performance the Blue Dolphins VFA203, NAS Atlanta flew over. Click Here for a slide show of the event.

While in Atlanta, Messina will tape a television spot for the MLB team. The "Take Me Out To The Braves Game" spots feature prominent residents of Atlanta and the Southeast including Elton John, India Arie, Charles Barkley, Usher and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Celebrating what the Braves have meant to Atlanta and the Southeast in general, the spots will run through October on the TBS Superstation, Turner south and every network affiliate in the Atlanta market.

Hits Package Slated for Jo Dee Messina

A Jo Dee Messina greatest hits collection is being put together by Curb Records and the toughest job may be trying to decide which of her many hits to include.

In very little time the Grammy nominated hit maker has amassed 11 Top 10 hits, 8 of which were #1 smashes. Titles like "Heads Carolina, Tails California," "I'm Alright," "Bye, Bye," "Stand Beside Me," and "That's The Way" have become signature songs for Messina. And her recent #1 country hit, "Bring On The Rain," became a crossover adult contemporary hit as well.

There will be a new track on the hits package: Messina's current single, "Was That My Life." As yet untitled, the hits collection will be released May 20th.

The Boston native can also be heard on the soundtrack from the soon to be released Miramax comedy "View From The Top," starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Mike Myers.

Jo Dee On MWL!

Don't miss Jo Dee on CMT's Most Wanted Live on March 15th at 7 PM ET, followed by Jo Dee on Grand Ole Opry Live!

Jo Dee Messina To Participate In New  CMT Weekly Series

In a spectacular new original series, CMT will showcase the hidden talents of country stars -- their creative home design skills. Through 13 weekly episodes of CMT Ultimate Country Home, country stars, with help from a top-notch design team, will transform a 3,600 square foot house into an over-the-top custom-designed home showcasing each star's unique flair. And in the network's biggest giveaway sweepstakes ever, one lucky CMT viewer will actually become the new owner of this priceless home. CMT Ultimate Country Home will debut on Monday, April 7 at 10 p.m. PM, ET,*

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Moving to Nashville? Or know someone who is? Own Jo Dee Messina's First Nashville home!

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Jo Dee’s first home in Nashville hit the auction block! Purchased by Jo Dee when she first moved to Nashville in hopes of a record deal. Sold by Messina only 2 years ago to a personal friend. This cozy cottage home on 1.5 acres located approximately 15 miles east of downtown Nashville. Convenient to schools, shopping and major highways. Exterior has recently been painted with new gutters added. This home was built in 1950 and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and dining room; wood floors, ceramic tile and fresh interior paint. There is also a detached building Jo Dee used as an office. It also has the charm of Southern Living with a covered porch with a swing. A perfect starter home with a great yard. Own a piece of Country Music history!