Country Pop Bites: Jo Dee Messina – September 4

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1998 Jo Dee Messina was certified for the first time?

It’s true! She gained a gold album for "I'm Alright" and a gold single for the double-sided hit "I'm Alright" and "Bye Bye".

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Jo Dee Messina.

• She was raised in Holliston, Massachusetts, with two sisters, Terese and Marianne, and a brother, Vincent.
• She worked various temp jobs, including computer programming and accounting, while entering talent contests around Nashville.
• Her musical influences are the Judds, Reba and Wynonna.
• Her favorite artists are Deana Carter and Tim McGraw.
• She became involved with the Special Olympics after stumbling across an event while jogging. She has become an ambassador and performs at Special Olympics events in order to increase attendance.