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Jo Dee Messina's Mother Undergoes Open Heart Surgery

Megan Pacella — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:13:22 +0000

Jo Dee Messina‘s mother is undergoing heart surgery this morning (April 25). According to the singer’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, her mother needs the operation to save her life. Messina informed fans of her mother’s major surgery Wednesday night (April 24) when she posted a long Facebook status detailing why the procedure is necessary and [...]

Man Suspected of Murdering Jo Dee Messina's Stage Manager Arrested

Christina Vinson — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:43:20 +0000

The world of country music isn’t always cowboy boots, glitzy dresses, and red carpet events; in fact, sometimes the entertainment industry can be downright scary. Jo Dee Messina knows that firsthand, as the man suspected of murdering her stage manager in November was just arrested. According to Imperial Beach Patch, the suspect, Troy Lynn King, allegedly [...]

Jo Dee Messina Enlists Fans for 'Unbreakable' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:57:23 +0000

Jo Dee Messina and Alyssa Bonagura enlisted fans to help them make the video for the song 'Unbreakable.' Messina invited her Twitter followers to take pictures of themselves holding signs with words on them, like the song title, "stronger," "believe," "get along" and more, written in all sorts of fonts and with artistic embellishments, like the "t" in stronger turned into a cross. The singer then used the photos in the video.

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Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers + More to Set Sail for the First-Ever Country Music Cruise

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:41:51 +0000

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers and a handful of country music's top stars have all signed on to perform on the inaugural Country Music Cruise, a country-themed ocean liner that will set sail through the Caribbean in early 2014.

Jo Dee Messina Parts With Curb Records, Preps First New Release in Three Years

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:00:33 +0000

Jo Dee Messina and Curb Records have parted ways, according to the singer’s official website. The ‘Bye, Bye’ singer’s departure from the Nashville-based music label is the first step in what Messina hopes will be a brand new beginning in 2013. “I am so excited to be able to start fresh,” Messina shares via her [...]

Jo Dee Messina Returns to 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:36:04 +0000

Jo Dee Messina is back on TV this weekend, as the singer (and mother of a newborn son) returns to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ which is one of the most popular installments of the Bravo franchise. On Sunday, March 18, Messina will once again partner with R&B singer/songwriter and show star Kandi Burruss.

Toby Keith's Daughter Keeps It in the Family for Her Solo Debut

Amory Gritta — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:45:24 +0000

What's that saying about the apple not falling far from the tree? Turns out it's applicable to country singers, too. Just ask Toby Keith, who's rolling out the red carpet for his daughter to start her own solo recording career.

Krystal Keith, who previously cut a duet with her dad for his 'Greatest Hits 2' collection, has inked a deal with her dad's Show Dog label, and she's currently prepping for work on her debut -- which will be produced by Toby, along with label exec Mark Wright.