Star Stats
Jo Dee Messina
Full name: Jo-Dee Marie Messina
Birthdate: August 25, 1971
Birthplace: Framingham, Mass.
Raised: Hollliston, Mass. in the suburbs of Boston
Hair: Red
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 5 foot 3 inches
Parents: Vincent and Mary
Sibling: Older brother Vincent; older sisters Marianne and Terese
Pets: A gray Keeshound, Fancy; a brown Pomernian, Baby; a gray Schnauzer, Quizmo; an unnamed black and whilte rabbit.
Personality: Vivacious, energetic, and enthusiastic; determined; humble, down to earth and grateful for her success.
Favorite color: Purple and burgundy
Favorite foods: Chocolate and ice cream
Favorite beverage: Water
Car: Eagle Talon
Musical influences: Reba McEntire, The Judds, Dottie West, Dolly Parton, and Bonnie Raitt
Dream duet partners: James Taylor or Bonnie Raitt
Favorite actor: Robert Redford and Richard Gere
Favorite actress: Sally Fields, Julia Roberts, and Meg Ryan
Favorite movie: Steel Magnolias, It's a Wondeful Life and Titanic
Favorite current singers: Faith hill, Dixie Chicks and The Wilkinsons
Favorite way to relax: "My most favorite thing to do is just hang around with people I love. OI could be doing nothing just sitting on the porch, just as long as I'm with people I care about, it's a perfect day."
Favorite TV show: Seinfield, The Nanny and I Love Lucy
Favorite book: The Bible
Pet peeves: Selfishness, pride and people who are incosiderate of others
Goals for the future: Marriage, children and to write an entire album
History maker: Jo Dee was the first woman in the hisatory of country music to score three consecutive, multi-week # 1 singles from one album
ACM award: 1998 Top New Female Vocalist
Platinum album:
I'm Alright (1998, 1 million)
Billboard Top No. 10 singles:
Heads Carolina, Tails California (#2 in 1996)
You're Not in Kansa Anymore(#7 in 1996)
Bye Bye (#1 in 1998)
I'm Alright (#1 in 1998)
Stand Beside Me (#1 in 19999)
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