JO DEE MESSINA TO PERFORM AT CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES AUGUST 29TH AT JOE’S PUB

August 28, 2006 – Country sensation Jo Dee Messina is set to take on New York City as part of the CMA Songwriters Series at Joe’s Pub August 29th. As part of the series, which features successful songwriters from Nashville, Jo Dee will tell the stories behind four of her biggest hits including “It Gets Better,” “Life is Good,” “Love is Not Enough,” and “Where Were You” as well as perform them.

MESSINA TO APPEAR ON CRACKER BARREL" SONGS OF THE YEAR" CD

(August 23, 2006) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (“Cracker Barrel”) is taking a significant step in the music business by announcing an exclusive Songs of the Year CD and a special concert with one lucky person winning an all-expense paid trip for two to see the show. The Songs of the Year CD will be released October 3rd followed by a November 5th concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall in Nashville.

JO DEE SAYS 'BE TRUE TO YOURSELF'

By BRIAN DUGGER
BLADE STAFF WRITER

It's 9:30 in the morning in Nashville, and the temperature already has reached 88 degrees.

Jo Dee Messina has seven or eight interviews lined up, and the music veteran has developed a strategy to deal with the press and the heat.

"I'm in my pool, so you if you hear the dog barking at me, I apologize," she says with a laugh.

Q &A WITH JO DEE MESSINA

Thursday, August 03, 2006
Gary Budzak
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Perky and precocious, Jo Dee Messina is, to quote one of her songs, "doin’ all right."

She was born 35 years ago in Massachusetts, where she began performing at age 6. She moved to Nashville, Tenn., at 19 and started competing in talent shows; by her mid-20s, the country singer had signed with Curb Records.
 

JO DEE MESSINA PROVES SHE HAS STAYING POWER

Jo Dee Messina may not have been born in country music territory, but the native New Englander's life since hitting the big time in Nashville has contained all the elements of her chosen genre.

She has seen plenty of highs - eight No. 1 hits, four successful studio albums and a greatest-hits compilation - as well as Country Music Association award nominations and solid standing among the newer wave of country divas.

NEW LIVE PERFORMANCE NOW AT AT&T BLUE ROOM

Jo Dee is back with two new songs including this exclusive performance of "Heaven Was Needing A Hero" Click here to check it out!

JO DEE HELPS TO MAKE THIS A RECORD BREAKING YEAR FOR BASKETBRAWL '06!

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July 25th Jo Dee took part in a charily celebrity wheelchair basketball game to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee and Able Youth. Jo Dee wowed the crowed at Allen Arena by playing a phenomenal game and then performing a high energy concert to close out the evening. Jo Dee's participation helped to make this a record breaking year in both attendance and money raised to provide sports programs for wheelchair bound individuals and help build ramps to assist those individuals to gain easier access to their homes. Take a look at some pictures from the event!  Fan club members log in to catch an exclusive video clip!

JO DEE LOVES THE OPRY

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Fans in the Nashville area got a real treat July 22nd for a rare appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.

Jo Dee performed on the televised segment of the Opry coming out two times and performing a total of 4 songs. Jo Dee loves performing on the Opry stage and thinking about all the legends before have walked on that same stage throughout the years.

JDM TAKES US TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

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Jo Dee recently spent some time at this years Special Olympics. Take a look at Jo Dee's photos from the event!  Jo Dee is an Official Team USA Member and will be participating in 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Check out video clips from on CMT Loaded!

LOOK FOR JO DEE ON TODAY!

Jo Dee recently taped a segment for the Today show on NBC that will air Thursday July 20th at 8am EST. more!

"TOO LATE TO WORRY" ONE OF COUNTRY RADIO'S MOST ADDED

Fans and radio have definitely spoke up! "Too Late To Worry" is one of the most added singles to radio! Make sure you let your local station know you want to hear Jo Dee's new single "Too Late To Worry"!

EMOTIONAL NIGHT FOR JO DEE MESSINA IN UNCASVILLE

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - It was an emotional night for country stars Jo Dee Messina and Chris Cagle at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday. Messina and Cagle combined for a four-hour performance with Messina closing the night with her 90-minute set.

For Messina, being close to home (she was raised in Holliston, Mass.) afforded her the opportunity to have her dad in the audience. Just before her heart-Reviewwrenching piano rendition of "It Gets Better," Messina invited him on stage.

JO DEE IS TICKLED ABOUT MEETING ELMO

Jo Dee Messina met two personal heroes in Washington while doing the PBS July 4 special — Stevie Wonder and "Sesame Street" star Elmo.

Jo Dee, that wacky prankster, had a little fun in the way that she met Stevie. She went to a rehearsal, and the band swapped Jo Dee for one of the background singers.

NO NEED TO WORRY FOR JO DEE MESSINA AS NEW SINGLE “IT’S TOO LATE TO WORRY” HITS RADIO

July 13, 2006 – Fans of country superstar Jo Dee Messina have no need to worry now as her latest single “It’s Too Late To Worry” readies for radio airwaves. The song, from her #1 album Delicious Surprise, is an up-tempo track that not only displays Jo Dee’s whimsical side, but one of country music’s finest voices in top form.

 

CMT INSIDER CATCHES UP WITH JO DEE IN IOWA

Tune in to CMT Insider and you'll see how Jo Dee Messina helped out at this year's Special Olympics USA National Games in Ames, Iowa. The episode premieres Saturday July 15th at 1:30 PM EST.

JOIN JDM AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY JULY 22ND

Join JDM on July 22nd when she performs LIVE on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN. Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now! JDM fans can use coupon code "webFAN" OR click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off of your ticket purchase.

JO DEE PLAYS CELEBRITY BASKETBRAWL!

Join Jo Dee Messina, Titans player Drew Bennett, and many more at the 2006 Celebrity Basketbrawl Wheelchair Game. The event takes place on July 25, 2006 at the Allen Arena at David Lipscomb University . Tickets on-sale NOW! Tickets for the game and concert with Jo Dee Messina are only $8.00.

Proceeds for the event go to raise funds for services to individuals with a variety of disabilities served by United Cerebral Palsy and ABLE Youth. For more information please visit ucpnashville.org

JO DEE MESSINA’S ‘OVERJOYED’ AFTER MEETING STEVIE WONDER

July 11, 2006 – Country superstar Jo Dee Messina was in Washington this past week to perform for the PBS extravaganza A Capitol Fourth. While in town she took the opportunity to meet, sing with and spend some time with one of her childhood heroes, music icon Stevie Wonder.

COUNTRY STAR JO DEE MESSINA ANNOUNCES TEAM USA COACHES

Country superstar Jo Dee Messina, an Official Team USA spokesperson, made the announcement today that Bank of America has donated $500,000 to support Special Olympics Team USA, a group of approximately 400 athletes and 170 coaches selected to represent all 50 United States in the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. As the Team USA spokesperson, Messina will serve as an honorary member of Team USA. more!

*Just Announced* 1000 Free tickets are available to see Jo Dee perform in the Special Olympics closing ceremonies. Click here for more

JO DEE TAKES US BEHIND THE SCENES AT ‘A CAPITOL FOURTH’ CONCERT

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Take a look at some behind the scenes photos of Jo Dee at this years "A Capitol Fourth" celebration Tuesday, July 4th in a live broadcast from the West lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The hour and a half special, which aired on PBS, was hosted by Jason Alexander and also included appearances by Cuba Gooding Jr, Stevie Wonder, and many more! Fan club members log in to check out more photos!

"TOO LATE TO WORRY" TO HIT RADIO JULY 10TH

JDM Fans! Jo Dee's next single "Too Late To Worry" will be on radio July 10th! Make sure to let your local station know that you want to hear "Too Late To Worry"!