Congratulations Jo Dee! Jo Dee Messina's "That's God" has been nominated for Best Mainstream Inspirational Country Song! The 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show (ICM Awards) will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7 PM CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. more!

APPEARANCES FROM GLENN BECK AND SARAH PALIN

Iconic country songstress JO DEE MESSINA will take part in Glenn Beck’s “RESTORING HONOR” event taking place Saturday, August 28 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Confirmed speakers include Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Marcus Luttrell and more.

In partnership with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, the Restoring Honor event will serve to celebrate America by honoring our heroes, our heritage and our future. This non-political event will pay tribute to America’s service personnel and other upstanding citizens who embody our nation’s founding principles of integrity, truth and honor.

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by Stephen L. Betts - The Boot

Summer is a great time (as one classic-rock song suggests) to "get your motor runnin' and head out on the highway." And nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation. So, hop into the driver's seat (we call shotgun!), start your engines and tune into The Boot's 10 best road trip songs!

'Bye Bye,' Jo Dee Messina

Pedal Pusher: "Got a lead foot down on my accelerator and the rearview mirror torn off/I ain't never lookin' back and that's a fact."

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Hollywood Teen'Zine caught up with country superstar Jo Dee Messina in Nashville last week during the CMA Festival. Jo Dee kindly invited Hollywood Teen'Zine to cover her Fan Club Party that took place at the Listening Room Cafe, a small acoustic set up that is loved by many artists because of the pure sound that resonates throughout their show. Check out their exclusive interview with Jo Dee before her party by clicking here!

SLIDESHOW

Over 1000 registered runners for the 2nd Annual St Judy Music Fest Road Race on June 12th. Starting at State Court House in downtown Nashville, runners completed a 5K run/walk to help raise money for St Jude. Jo Dee's own team, Team Messina raised the most money and took home several awards including becoming a St Jude Hero and spent time with Jo Dee during and after the Race. Team Leader also took home 2nd Place in Womens in her age group. Jo Dee was thankful for all the people involved in the race and working so hard to raise money for St. Jude. In total, more than $27,000 had been generated through registration fees and team supporters by the time an early one-mile “Fun Run” for kids had ended and runners from ages 6 to 80 were lined up to start the 5k at 8 AM, Friday, June 12.