Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Messina is an American country music singer-songwriter who started up her own band at the age of 16. After years of struggling in the music industry and moving to Nashville, Jo Dee Messina caught the eye of Curb Records while backstage at a Tim McGraw concert. Since then, she has had nine number one hits including smash hits "Bring on the Rain" and "My Give a Damn's Busted". Currently she is working on her fourth album set to be released sometime in 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: Jo-Dee Marie Messina
2. Born: August 25, 1970
3. Origin: Holliston, Massachusetts
4. Label: Curb Records
5. Won Academy of Country Music's "Top New Female Vocalist" Award 1999
6. Upcoming Release: Unmistakable
7. Announced pregnancy in late October 2008

Personal Life

In 2004 Messina entered a rehabilitation facility in Utah for treatment for alcoholism. On Oct. 21, 2007, Messina married Chris Deffenbaugh in a Nashville ceremony. Country singer, Danielle Peck was her bridesmaid.

Top Ten Hits

1. "Heads Carolina, Tails California"
2. "You're Not in Kansas Anymore"
3. "Bye, Bye"
4. "I'm Alright"
5. "Stand Beside Me"
6. "Lesson in Leavin'"
7. "Because You Love Me"
8. "That's the Way"
9. "Burn"
10. "Downtime"
11. "Bring on the Rain"
12. "My Give a Damn's Busted"

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