Nashville (03/17/00) - By now, everyone knows Jo Dee Messina sold out the 54,000+ seat Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo -- and that I'm Alright, her sophomore Curb release, has passed double platinum. But recently, Messina found herself confronted by a 7+ hour autograph line at an in-store in Washington state. Never one to leave her fans in the lurch, Messina gamely dug in, gave the fans her time and attention - and signed until everyone got what they came for.

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Jo Dee Messina knows how to pick'em…songs, that is. With I'm Alright now past double platinum for sales of over two million, there's been an interesting development in the song selection process. Just like always the Holliston, Massachusetts-born vocalist has sought out songs that she feels she's lived and can totally relate to. But for BURN, due August 1, Messina actually learned that a few of the writers sat down and wrote songs with her in mind.

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Reigning ACM Top New Female Gets 2nd Consecutive Female Nod
Also Receives Special Billboard Award Onstage at the Ryman

Nashville (03/01/00) - She wowed 'em from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium Tuesday night, where she headlined the Warner Music Group's official Country Radio Seminar kick-off event. Now Jo Dee Messina picks up an even bigger milestone: her second consecutive Top Female Vocalist nomination from the Los Angeles-based Academy of Country Music.

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