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GOT COUNTRY? CHATS WITH JO DEE MESSINA
Jo Dee Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist that has given her heart and soul to find success. She’s had 8 #1 singles, has been honored by The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1songs from the same album. Got Country? recently had the opportunity to chat with the Curb Records recording artist. We talked about the release of her next album Unmistakable, touring, family, growing up in Boston, and more. Talking to Jo Dee was like talking to a good friend from back home. We asked our readers to submit questions, take a listen to the interview to see if Jo Dee answered yours. more!
JOIN JO DEE MESSINA IN ARIZONA FOR COUNTRY THUNDER
Dec 10, 2009 | In news
The outdoor staging held onsite at the sprawling Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence, Arizona, has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the nation’s top music/onsite camping multi-day events. Music fans that come to party hardy can cowboy-up for a full 4-day general admission pass for $99.00 –with passes now on sale. One day event tickets will also be available closer to the event.
TONIC FOLLOWS UP ON HARVEST HANDS BENEFIT
Dec 8, 2009 | In news
Country star Jo Dee Messina had one big hope when she performed two free concerts last weekend: That her fans would make donations to a cause that's close to her heart.
Well, her fans came through — to the happy tune of more than $30,000, all of which will go to the Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation and its efforts to improve life for the citizens of South Nashville, Tennessee.
COUNTRY PRIDE CATCHES UP WITH JO DEE MESSINA
After selling more than five million albums, producing nine No. 1 hit singles, and earning various Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards, singer/songwriter Jo Dee Messina can look at her life and accomplishments and truly say, “I am.” She’s penned hits like “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” “I’m Alright” and the album, “Burn,” which earned her two grammy award nominations. She’s one of the first women in country to headline a major tour, and in 2010, her sixth studio album, “Unmistakable,” will become her first release in five years. Country Music Pride caught up with Messina as she was grocery shopping, and discussed her upcoming album and the impact family has on her career.
JO DEE MESSINA RAISES OVER $30,000 FOR HARVEST HANDS
Dec 7, 2009 | In news
Pictured: Jo Dee Messina with the Harvest Hands Board of Directors, Concert Organizers and some Harvest Hands Kids prior to the Dec. 5th benefit concert
Country superstar JO DEE MESSINA helped raise over $30,000 this past Saturday for Harvest Hands in South Nashville.
JO DEE performed two very special shows this past weekend--alongside youth and children’s choirs--at the Brentwood United Methodist Church in Nashville partnering with Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation (CDC), a non-profit, faith-based organization in South Nashville (http://www.harvesthandscdc.com/). With two shows, JO DEE performed for 3,000 fans, not including the 1,200 which watched the show via UStream online. The show included songs from JO DEE’s Christmas album, A JOYFUL NOISE, such as “Silver Bells,” “The Christmas Song” and “Let It Snow.” The evening performance is available for viewing online--and will be throughout the end of December--at www.JoDeeMessina.com/harvesthands. Fans are still welcome to make donations and t-shirts are available for purchase as well.