IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT

JO DEE MESSINA’S “MY GIVE A DAMN’S BUSTED” HOLDS AS #1 SINGLE; ‘DELICIOUS SURPRISE’ STILL #1 ALBUM

MARKS FIRST TIME THAT MESSINA’S HELD TOP SPOT ON BOTH COUNTRY SINGLES AND ALBUM CHARTS IN CONSECUTIVE WEEKS

May 11, 2005 – Jo Dee Messina continues to impress and astound with her latest album Delicious Surprise. On the heels of a massive promotional campaign, which included stops for her at Good Morning America, The View, CBS Early Show and CNN Showbiz Tonight, Messina held the #1 spot atop Billboard’s Country Album Chart (Delicious Surprise), as well as the #1 position on both the Billboard and R&R Country Single Charts (“My Give A Damn’s Busted”) for a second consecutive week.

“I’ve never been one to take success for granted,” said Messina. “But when something like this does happen it’s greatly appreciated. I really should thank country radio for their continued support, CMT and GAC for theirs and my fans, who have always been there for me. I’ve never felt more welcome.”

“My Give A Damn’s Busted,” is Jo Dee’s 9th #1 country single. The song flew up the charts faster then any from her career and has taken its place as another in a line of Messina hits. Delicious Surprise, Joe Dee’s fourth studio album, features five songs either written or co-written by Jo Dee and marks her 3rd #1 album.

Jo Dee Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist that has given her heart and soul to find success. Since her debut in 1996, Jo Dee has sold more then 5 million albums and has received critical acclaim for her explosive singing style and electrifying performances. She has won countless awards including the Academy of Country Music's Top Female Artist of the Year (1999), was the winner of the CMA's prestigious Horizon Award and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1 songs from the same album.