Country Pop Bites: Jo Dee Messina – August 22

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1998 "I'm Alright" took Jo Dee Messina to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Jo Dee Messina.

• Her middle name is Marie.
• Her musical influences are The Judds, Reba and Wynonna.
• Her favorite artists are Deana Carter and Tim McGraw.
• By age 16 she was playing local clubs, singing while her brother and one sister provided backup on drums and guitar. The group continued performing until she graduated from high school.
• She worked various temp jobs, including computer programming and accounting, while entering talent contests around Nashville.