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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For one young attendee, the opportunity to meet the redheaded singer was so exciting, he gamely told his parents he'd rather cancel his own birthday party than abandon his quest! Messina was so touched by the 6-year old's commitment that she told him to go to the toy department and pick out "the biggest, bestest toy for your birthday."

One mini-range rover later, the little boy has an amazing story to tell…and Messina got an even greater gift: the opportunity to make one of her fan's smile on a very special day from clear out of the blue.