- Birthday: August 25, 1970
- Albums: Jo Dee Messina (1996), I’m Alright (1998), Burn (2000), Delicious Surprise (2005), Me (2014)
- No. 1 Singles: “Bye Bye,” “I’m Alright,” “Stand Beside Me,” “That’s the Way,” “Bring on the Rain,” “My Give a Damn’s Busted”
- Required Reading: Top 10 Jo Dee Messina Songs
Fiancee of Jo Dee Messina’s Stage Manager Charged With His Murder
A 37-year-old Florida woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder for arranging the shooting that killed her fiance, 41-year-old Thomas Colucci, last November in Tennessee. Colucci was Jo Dee Messina's stage manager.
Jo Dee Messina Fans Raise More Than $100,000 For New Album
Jo Dee Messina's fans have come through for her in a big way. In less than 30 days, more than 800 fans from all around the world have pledged more than $100,000, exceeding the goal Messina set when she launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording of her next album...
Jo Dee Messina Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Record New Album
Jo Dee Messina spent years embattled with her former record label, Curb Records, over the release of her album, 'Unmistakable,' before she split from the company in 2012. With her last full-length album, 'Delicious Surprise' released back in 2005, the 42-year-old is anxious to record a new CD, which is why she is now enlisting the help of her fans...
Jo Dee Messina: Boston Bombings Hit Close to Home for Massachusetts Native
While much of the nation has been gripped by news of Monday's (April 15) Boston Marathon bombing and Friday's area shootout that has resulted in a complete lockdown of the city and surrounding communities, Jo Dee Messina was among those trying to reach relatives by phone and text after hearing about the gun battle on Friday morning...
Jo Dee Messina, Curb Records End 16-Year Partnership
Jo Dee Messina has parted ways with her longtime label, Curb Records. The 42-year-old star, whose self-titled debut album came out in 1996, says she is eager to begin the new chapter in her career.
"I am so excited to be able to start fresh," the songstress shares on her website...
Country Singers to Play Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan Rallies
Various country singers are crossing party lines to support former Gov. Mitt Romney and Congressman Paul Ryan on their road to the White House. The Oak Ridge Boys, Trace Adkins, Collin Raye, Jo Dee Messina, Lee Greenwood and Lorrie Morgan have all signed on to perform at events and rallies supporting the presidential and vice presidential hopefuls...
Jo Dee Messina, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta': Singer Guests on Another Episode
For a country artist based in Nashville, Jo Dee Messina has been logging plenty of face time on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' She first appeared on the Bravo reality series back in January, and tomorrow night (March 18), she'll return for another episode...
Jo Dee Messina Introduces Baby Jonah — Exclusive Photo
Introducing Jonah Christopher Deffenbaugh! Jo Dee Messina shares exclusively with The Boot this adorable photo of her second son, born Jan. 11.
The 6 lbs., 13 oz. bundle of joy was apparently anxious to meet his family. He came early, as doctors discovered Jo Dee was in labor during a routine check-up...
Jo Dee Messina Gives Birth to Second Son!
Jo Dee Messina and her husband Chris Deffenbaugh welcomed their second son into the world on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 11). Jonah Christopher Deffenbaugh was born at a Nashville hospital at 2:43 PM, weighing 6 lbs., 13 oz. He joins three-year-old big brother Noah...
Jo Dee Messina Is a ‘Fumbling Mom’ With a Lot on Her Plate!
Jo Dee Messina wants fellow working mothers to know: you don't have to be a superhero! Mom to son Noah (who turns three in January) and now almost eight months pregnant with her second child, the country star has started a new blog, FumblingMom...