Jo Dee Messina News

Why do we love theater? Is it the marvelous sets? Explosive vocals? The costumes? Surely, all of that is wonderful, but whether you’re listening to the cast album or seeing a show live, you’re going to hear the songs and experience the story. Well, that’s what the best country music is all about. It tells a story.

Throughout the song, the couple are seen driving in their truck, sitting on opposite ends of their bed as they contemplate their future, and walking hand in hand as she struggles to decide what decision to make.

Atkins also shares, “A billion of anything is a lot, but 2 billion streams on Pandora is more than I can imagine! I am honored and thankful to Pandora for the support and to the fans out there who listen.”

Show Country singer/songwriter Misty Dawn recently released her new single 'Weeping Willow.' With sassy lyrics like I'm not the kind of gal who'll settle down, won't find me in some big white fancy gown, your heart's the bleedin', pleadin', cryin' kind, and that don't match the way I like to handle mine, 'Weeping Willow' is sure to be the female-empowerment anthem of the season.

Rising music sensations, Drink Flamingo Project, comprised of longtime friends Craig Moritz and Tyler Whelan have released their debut single and music video.

Show Country singer/songwriter Misty Dawn recently released her new single, 'Bless Your Heart.' 'Bless Your Heart' delves into Misty Dawn's sassy side with lyrics like you can preach a verse or two and say I'm gonna pray for you, and pull your sweater tighter when I leave the room.

Kelly Clarkson and her band Y'all perform a cover of 'Heads Carolina, Tails California' by Jo Dee Messina in the latest Kellyoke.

Show Country singer/songwriter Misty Dawn recently released her new single, 'No Good in Goodbye.'

Show Country singer/songwriter Misty Dawn recently released her debut single, 'Mountains.'

GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19). His family respects their privacy at this time.

The phrase “Never Say Never” can be quite the over-used cliche. However, for Pittsburgh-area country singer, Ashley Puckett, it was the perfect phrase to describe her lifelong love affair with music.

Country Jam® has announced country music superstars Dan + Shay, Kane Brown and Toby Keith to headline the four-day festival, with an additional headline artist and two incredible supporting acts to be announced early January. The multistage event surrounded by Colorado's awe-inspiring red rock landscape will feature more than 15 top country artists and is set for June 18-21, 2020 at the Jam Ranch, just outside of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces a partnership with Brian Kelley -- of the multi-platinum, award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line -- via his CuzBro Productions banner, on the recently announced new musical MAY WE ALL. Kelley and partners Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell join previously announced producers, Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra, and Elyse Cogan, Director, Theatrical for BMG. CuzBro will be actively involved in the creative development of the project, and a developmental production will be staged in Memphis, Tennessee at Playhouse on the Square in the fall of 2020 (dates TBA). The producers are simultaneously pursuing a feature film adaptation of the musical.

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces a partnership with Brian Kelley -- of the multi-platinum, award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line -- via his CuzBro Productions banner, on the recently announced new musical MAY WE ALL. Kelley and partners Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell join previously announced producers, Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra, and Elyse Cogan, Director, Theatrical for BMG. CuzBro will be actively involved in the creative development of the project, and a developmental production will be staged in Memphis, Tennessee at Playhouse on the Square in the fall of 2020 (dates TBA). The producers are simultaneously pursuing a feature film adaptation of the musical.

 CMA Fest has just announced Eric Church as an additional performer at Nissan Stadium Friday, June 7. Church will take the stage at CMA Fest between shows on his highly successful Double Down Tour, where he made history Saturday night setting the new attendance record at Nissan Stadium with 56,521 people in the audience. Church is the first solo artist to perform at Nissan Stadium sans an opening act, performing alone for more than three hours, with songs spanning his entire six-album catalog. 

The Country Music Association has added performances to the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest in downtown Nashville Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.   

Briana Renea, the country music up-and-comer from the “Pacific Wonderland,” will introduce her new music video “Chasin' Trouble” to complement her debut single (“Chasin' Trouble”— ON COUNTRY RADIO NOW). The clip (filmed and produced by Immense Imagery) will premiere on Musiclikealady.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM CDT and available via all digital platforms on Friday, November 23, 2018; AristoMedia will head up the video promotion campaign.

Briana Renea (BR Production Co., LLC, Oregon City, Oregon), is set to make her debut on country radio with the release of her original tune, “Chasin' Trouble.”* Slated to impact radio on October 4, 2018 [Play MPE (09/04/18)], the single arrives as a sneak peek to the Oregonian native's forthcoming CD release. The single will be available via all major digital retail and streaming outlets (Amazon/iTunes/Pandora/ Rhapsody/Spotify) on Friday, October 12, 2018.

Since 2007, HOME BY DARK has captivated audiences with one of the most memorable and powerful concert events in America. Inviting the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage, HOME BY DARK is a Nashville meets New York meets LA meets Atlanta, storytelling, romantic, pierce your heart, laugh 'til it hurts, reminds me of momma, dance in the aisle, that's my favorite song, evening you'll never forget. This popular songwriter concert series settles in on stage at the City Green as the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center presents HOME BY DARK with special guests Marcia Ramirez, Michael Logen, and Michael Peterson on Sunday, September 23, 2018. While this show is free and open to the public, a limited number of VIP table seats will go on sale Friday, August 24, 2018, at noon.

Southern California Americana singer/songwriter Alice Wallace debuts new single 'Elephants,' it was announced today. With the current #metoo and #timesup movements, 'Elephants' is particularly powerful because it addresses the experiences women have every day concerning sexism, objectification, safety and double standards - whether in the workplace, at home or during a girls' night out. Written by Wallace's co-writing partner Andrew Delaney, 'Elephants' is an extension of those current movements because it's spurring discussions between women and men about solutions. Spotify: https://goo.gl/H5MtM1