Jo Dee Messina: Faith, Fighting Back, and Her New Album 'Bridges'
About this episode
Jo Dee Messina discusses her new album 'Bridges' and shares her personal journey of resilience and influence in the music industry.
Country music icon Jo Dee Messina joins Jaime on the podcast to pull back the curtain on her highly anticipated new studio album, Bridges—marking her first new record in 12 years. In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Jo Dee opens up about the road bumps, heartbreak, healing, and unwavering faith that shaped this new chapter of her life and music. Written almost entirely by Jo Dee herself, Bridges stands as her most authentic work to date. We dive into the mindset of a true fighter, how she maintains her incredible health and workout regimen on the road, and why her legendary anthems continue to cross genres and generations. From her musical influences that go far beyond country music to the humbling moments when modern icons like Lainey Wilson credit her for paving the way, Jo Dee shares what it really means to be a North Star in the music world. On today’s episode, we discuss: Health & Resilience: Jo Dee’s current workout regimen, her great health, and whether she was always built to be a fighter. Beyond Country: Her diverse musical tastes, creative influences, and what makes her current live show so powerful. The Power of Collaboration: The joy of collaborating…
People in this episode
Host: Jaime
Guest: Jo Dee Messina
Topics covered
- health and resilience
- musical influences
- collaboration in music
- legacy in country music
- personal journey
- new album insights
Keywords
- Jo Dee Messina
- Bridges
- country music
- health
- collaboration
- musical influences
- legacy
- album
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Bridges
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