Jo Dee Messina enjoys running and has completed several 'full' and 'half' marathons. Well now she's set to use her running prowess for good and will be a part of the inaugural Music Row Road Race coming up on Saturday, May 16, in Nashville. The 5K and celebrity fun run is sponsored by Cracker Barrel and will begin and end at the Country Music Hall of Fame and will benefit St. Jude's.

Jo Dee says, "I am thrilled to hook up with the folks at St. Jude. The Run/Walk is a healthy way to raise money for a place that makes such a huge difference in people's lives."

Runners and walkers can register until May 1 and the cost is just $20. For more info and to sign up, visit www.musicrowroadrace.org.

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Rival teams Opry Live and AfterMidNite with Blair Garner played hard at the 18th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, on Wednesday, June 4, at Noon, at Nashville’s Greer Stadium.

Jo Dee had a great day in the sun with friends and fans playing on the After MidNite with Blair Garner team with Keith Anderson, Joe Nichols, and many more! Our favorite red head took home the award for Player of the Game, coming just short of pitching a shutout. Check out pictures from the event!

Country music star Jo Dee Messina sang the National Anthem at Game 4 of the Predators/Red Wings series on Wednesday night in Nashville. Prior to the game, NashvillePredators.com sat down with the musician to talk about her love of hockey.

NashvillePredators.com: Growing up in Boston, when did you first start following hockey?

Jo Dee Messina: Hockey, before I even knew what it was. Growing up in Massachusetts, you definitely have to know all of your sports: hockey, basketball, football, and baseball. And you have to be a fan or else they send you out of the state. more!

Jo Dee will be singing the National Anthem tonight! Don't Miss It! It will be televised!!! Check your local listings for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff game between the Nashville Predators and The Detroit Redwings. Wednesday April 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM CST!

Jo Dee has a new section for all of her fan club members! In this new section everyone has their own page. Think of it as your very own JDMFC myspace for fan club members only! There you can follow Jo Dee's Fitness blog, create your own profile, and even chat with other JDMFC members in the chat room! Log in to the fan club section to check it out!