HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Well, 2007 was a good year. I finished my new album in April. It is such a fun project. I am hoping CURB will decide to release it at some point this year. I will, of course, keep you posted on that.

The summer was filled with touring. The shows were so much fun. All the fans that showed up made it a great summer.

As some of you may have heard, in October I got married. It was a private wedding. We had no press there to cover it. The day itself was perfect. Not a single thing was missing. We invited the people that we are closest to and were surrounded by God and those who were truly happy for us. It was such a magical day.
 

JO DEE MESSINA EARNS “FITNESS ROLE MODEL” HONORS

ENTER TO WIN A SIGNED COPY OF FITNESS & MUSCLE HERS FEATURING JO DEE!

Fitness goes country — or at least it does this month, as multiplatinum country music recording artist Jo Dee Messina shows off her harder side in the January/February 2008 issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine.

The M&F Hers team visited Messina, 37, at her estate outside of Nashville, Tennessee, where the proud fitness fanatic and active marathon runner (she most recently completed the 2007 Chicago Marathon) showed off her spectacular home gym in a converted barn on her property. In the article, Messina dishes about how she fits training into her busy touring schedule, her favorite (and least favorite) exercises, her squeaky-clean diet and more.
 

RISE & SHINE AND CATCH JDM on WQYK!

Tune in to WQYK 99.5 on your radio station or www.WQYK.com to catch Jo Dee Messina live Tuesday, December 11th and 12th at 6 to 10AM.

JO DEE MESSINA FEATURED IN ‘SELF’ MAGAZINE

(Be sure to check out the current issue of Self Magazine (December 2007) to read about Jo Dee Messina’s workout program and learn how she stays in shape on the road!

JO DEE MESSINA CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON NBC’S TODAY

(Nashville, TN) – Jo Dee Messina is pleased to announce she will join NBC’s Today on Friday, November 30th to kick-off the holiday season with a special performance of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” from her Christmas album, A Joyful Noise.

Having recently appeared on Today in October, Messina is pleased to return to the show in the holiday spirit, “The folks at Today have been so good to me; I am thrilled to celebrate the holidays with them.”  

JO DEE MESSINA KEEPS PACE WITH THE MUSIC-BUSINESS MARATHON

By David Burger
The Salt Lake Tribune

If you think the drive to Wendover is long, consider that country artist Jo Dee Messina could probably run the whole way there.

Messina, who is performing at the Wendover Peppermill Concert Hall Saturday, recently completed the Chicago Marathon, during which one person died and scores more were sent to the hospital due to unseasonable heat.

JO DEE MESSINA NOMINATED FOR BOSTON MUSIC AWARD

Jo Dee Messina has been nominated for National Female Vocalist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. But she needs your vote to win! Show your support and VOTE NOW! Voting is open to the online public from October 24 to November 16, 2007 at midnight.

JDM BENEFITS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NOVEMBER 6TH

Join Jo Dee Messina at the Cadillac Ranch in Nashville, TN on November 6th for a Habitat for Humanity Concert of Appreciation! Tickets are only $10.00! Come out for a great show! BUY TICKETS NOW!

JO DEE SURPRISES "TODAY" ANCHOR

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ON TODAY

Nashville, TN) – Jo Dee Messina appeared LIVE on NBC’s “Today” Thursday, October 18th for a surprise appearance for TODAY's Hoda Kotb. Hoda said Jo Dee's music helped her through her battle with breast cancer. Jo Dee also performs “Was That My Life?” Watch the clip now!  more!

JO DEE RECAPS HER RUN IN THE CHICAGO MARATHON

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Jo Dee took some time to recap her experience at the 2007 Chicago Marathon and to thank everyone for their support. Click more to read what happened in her own words! .

Look for pictures from the race coming soon!

JO DEE MESSINA FINISHES 30TH ANNIVERSARY CHICAGO MARATHON DESPITE THREATENING TEMPERATURES

Country music singer Jo Dee Messina kicked-off race day festivities in Chicago on Sunday, October 7th singing the national anthem at the start line prior to the 30th Annual Chicago Marathon to what appeared to be a beautiful day. Messina finished in five hours and 45 minutes. Organizers closed the race course to runners who had not reached the midway point almost four hours after it began with temperatures as high as 88 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the race's Web site.
 

A LETTER FROM JDM - TRAINING UPDATE

Dave and I finished our training today. We had a 2 mile run this morning. My right leg is doing "OK". I am hoping over the next few days it will fully heal. I've been doing a lot of stretching in hopes that it will loosen up in time for the marathon.

We leave tonight for a show in Tulsa, OK. We return home Friday to head to Chicago.

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'MY LIFE HAS BEEN THE MUSIC BUSINESS'

By PETE TATTERSALL

Jo Dee Messina, a female country performer who has sold five million albums, had nine No. 1 singles and earned two Grammy nominations, performs 8 p.m. today at the Beau Rivage Theatre.

Messina, whose double platinum second album, "I'm Alright," was nominated for Album of the Year by the Academy of Country Music (ACM), won the ACM's Top New Female Vocalist award in 1999.
 more!

JO DEE MESSINA LIVES & WORKS AT MARATHON PACE

September 26, 2007 — Jo Dee Messina, who is in the final stages of training for the Chicago Marathon on October 7, says running helps her deal with the stresses of her career.

When Jo Dee started running several years ago, "I just wanted to get in shape," she tells the Toledo Blade. But the miles on the road, listening to her iPod, allow her to mentally prepare for the demands, and occasional frustrations, of her career.

JDM JOINS KICKS 99 GUITAR PULL

Augusta radio station WKXC-FM announced the lineup  for its annual Kicks 99 "Million Pennies for Kids" Guitar Pull during a live breakfast-time broadcast from the USCA arena. The concert will be Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Topping the bill this year are  Jo Dee Messina, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton and Van Zant. Rounding out the show will be former "American Idol" contestant Bucky Covington and newcomer Eric Church.

Tickets are $25 and go on sale Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the concert benefit United Way of the CSRA.

 A LETTER FROM JDM

OK folks,

We are a few weeks away from the Chicago Marathon. I had a 20 mile run on Sunday (September 16th) I've been tending to a pulled muscle in my right leg and I'm hoping it is healed in time. Dave Spires , my steele guitar player, has been training with me on the road. My brother Vinnie has been training here at home. While we've been training on the road, Dave has been doing super. His wife will be cheering us on from the sidelines.

 RUNNING THROUGH THE COUNTRY

After a challenging race at the Boston Marathon last year, award- winning country singer Jo Dee Messina is setting her sights on this year's LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. After all, record-breaking, multi- platinum success (including several #1 singles and three #1 albums) just isn't enough for this determined goal-setter.  
 

 JOIN JO DEE AT THE FESTIVAL ON THE TRAILS!

Country star Jo Dee Messina will headline Gardner’s Sesquicentennial “Festival on the Trails” Sept. 15.

Messina, an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist, will perform a free concert on the main stage behind City Hall, 120 E. Main St., as the grand finale of the two-day festival.  more!
 

 30 DAYS UNTIL THE CHICAGO MARATHON

To commemorate the 30th anniversary running of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, they are counting down the final 30 days to the race with profiles of 30 runners in this year's field. Check out Jo Dee's!

Want to send Jo Dee a special marathon e-card to encourage her training? Click here for special Chicago Marathon e-cards. Send them to JoDee@JoDeeMessina.com!

RUNNER 1: JO DEE MESSINA

JO DEE MESSINA DAZZLED THE GRAND

****1/2 (4 ½ stars out of 5)

The FireLake Grand Casino hosted one of the most entertaining shows of the year on Sunday. Jo Dee Messina brought her country music super show and dazzled the sold out audience. Not only was the music spectacular, but her combination of charm, humor and audience interaction made for an unforgettable evening.