Race Participants Can Raise Funds in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

On Saturday, June 12, Country Music fans from around the world will lace up their sneakers to walk and run in support of patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Hosted by Country Music star Jo Dee Messina, the St. Jude Music Fest Road Race is the first family run to be included in the 39-year history of the CMA Music Festival, an annual celebration of Country Music in Downtown Nashville that spans four days of concerts, autograph signings, family fun and more.

Race participants can register for the 5K race at www.musicfestroadrace.org.

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Make sure to pick up a copy of Country Weekly on April 19th to check out Jo Dee Messina in "The Buzz" column. Find out what they are saying on TV, Radio, and the Web. More on the magazine at www.CountryWeekly.com.

Although Holliston, Massachusetts, may seem to be the most unlikely place for a country star to be born, over the past fourteen years, Jo Dee Messina has consistently ranked among the genre’s best. To date, she has racked up nine #1 singles in addition to two platinum and three gold records. Also, Messina has received two GRAMMY nominations: “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” (for “That’s the Way”) and “Best Country Collaboration” (for “Bring on the Rain,” which featured long-time collaborator Tim McGraw).

As the first singer to have three #1 singles from a single album, Jo Dee has set the standard for the contemporary crop of female musicians. And with the release of her forthcoming album on April 13,, Messina will add to an impressive sales count of more than five million records. Beyond all shadow of a doubt, the title of her sixth project gives an “unmistakable” nod to her musical legacy and lasting influence.

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Oprah.com sat down with country music superstar Jo Dee Messina to talk about how her family comes first, being the CEO of her own brand, her new single "That's God," and so much more! Visit Oprah.com for the full story! Don't forget to tweet @jodeemessina and let her know what you thought of the story!

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Country music has always had its share of beautiful, talented and successful ladies. And this year is no exception. There are plenty of current female stars who could rightly wear the crown of Country’s Most Beautiful Woman. But Country Weekly is leaving that up to you. Vote Jo Dee Messina Country's Most Beautiful Woman!

Fans can vote daily online at countryweekly.com, beginning Monday, Sept. 7, through Sept. 21. Look for the results of Country’s Most Beautiful Woman in the Nov. 2 issue of Country Weekly, on sale Oct. 26. more