NASHVILLE |DT: JUNE 21, 2013
FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/TODD BRODGINSKI/ANGELA VILLANUEVA
(MSO PR LOS ANGELES)
LYNDIE WENNER
(MSO PR NASHVILLE)
THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN
JO DEE MESSINA
FANS RAISE OVER $100,000
IN JUST 30 DAYS
Anxious to get their hands on new JO DEE MESSINA music, her fans have reached and exceeded her Kickstarter goal of $100,000, thus securing the recording of her latest album. Over the course of 30 days, fans—known as “Team JDM”—rallied behind the country music sensation and showed their support through pledges, shares and kind words.
Upon reaching the goal, an excited Messina noted that the project has become more than backing an album; it’s a testament to the limitless possibilities of artist and fan collaboration.
“The people are the ones that make music possible. They are the ones that come to the shows, request the songs, and get the records. When I first started the campaign, many folks didn’t get it. The ones that took the time to learn about it got that this project is something we are all doing together. Once again the fans have shown their love and loyalty. I am truly grateful.”
Want to be a part of the team? Jo Dee’s Kickstarter officially ends Sunday, June 23 at 9pm EDT, so there’s still time for fans to visit mytimeourmusic.com and become a backer to receive unique rewards including the new record itself. All money raised above the $100,000 goal will go toward promotion of the album.
About Jo Dee Messina:
Since breaking onto the music scene in 1996, the multi-platinum and award-winning country singer/songwriter JO DEE MESSINA has scored nine #1 country singles, sold over five million records, received two Grammy nominations and earned various CMA and ACM awards. Her many hits include “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” “Bye Bye,” “I’m Alright,” “Stand Beside Me,” “That’s The Way” and “Bring On The Rain” (a duet with Tim McGraw). Her self-titled 1996 debut album was certified Gold by the RIAA and featured the single “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” With four huge radio hits, her second album I’m Alright was certified double platinum and she won the CMA’s Horizon Award in 1999. She was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1 songs from the same album. The follow-up album, Burn, was certified platinum. She also scored an adult contemporary hit with “Bring on the Rain,” with McGraw on harmonies. Most recently, she released a trio of EPs titled Unmistakable which featured new material as well as live acoustic versions of her hits. In addition to headlining concerts, she also toured with Vince Gill, George Strait and the Judds on their reunion tour. Her fame also led to television roles on “Touched by an Angel” and “Nash Bridges.”
www.kickstarter.com/projects/2010853438/jo-dee-messinas-new-album
www.jodeemessina.com
www.facebook.com/jodeemessina
www.twitter.com/jodeemessina
www.fumblingmom.com
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For more information on JO DEE MESSINA, please contact:
MSO PR:
Todd Brodginski 818-380-0400 x239 toddb@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva 818-380-0400 x232 avillanueva@msopr.com
Lyndie Wenner lwenner@msopr.com
JoCarol Roller jocarol.roller@gmail.com
