LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts) JO DEE MESSINAhas garnered a reputation for being fiercely independent, honest, determined and driven. Themulti-platinum, award-winning country singer/songwriteris now paving a new path with her"My time. Our music."campaign.
For the first time in hersuccessful 18-year music career,JO DEEisfree to make the album she wants. While grateful for the support of her previous record label, she is looking ahead to this new chapter in her career and will releasea new full-length albumwith the people's help through Kickstarter.com. Fans worldwide can be a part of the"My time. Our music."movement that beginsTODAY (5/24)at www.kickstarter.com/projects/2010853438/jo-dee-messinas-new-album.
"Now that I have the ability to make any record I want, I'd like to take a different route,"JO DEEexplains. "I want to give the public a chance to be heard. This time I want to make a record WITH you, in addition to making one FOR you. Kickstarter is the perfect platform. It allows me to change the way things have traditionally been done in my career for years. It's totally exciting!"
JO DEE's backers will beinvolved with every stepthat goes into creating and recording the album. They will berewarded with exclusive contentandone-of-a-kind opportunities. A$100,000 goalhas been set to fund studio time, musicians, engineers, engineer assistants, production assistants, cartage, background vocalists, lead vocal recording days, overdubs, utility musicians, equipment rental, recording, mixing, mastering and more. In order to succeed, the goal must be reachedwithin a 30-day period.
Additionally,JO DEE's fans have been involved in the creative process by influencing which songs will make it on the album, via their input at live shows, Facebook/Twitter comments or Stageit reviews. Fans will also have the opportunity to vote onalbum artworkand evensubmit original pieces for consideration. The"My time. Our music."campaign gives the public an authentic, first-hand glimpse into all that is involved with each step of releasing an album.
"This album is truly for you, the people who appreciate the creative process, as well as my amazing fans," exclaimsJO DEE. "There's no question, I wouldn't be where I am today without your love and support. You've been with me since the beginning, and I'm in need of your support now more than ever. This album is a fresh start for me, and I want us to go on this exciting journey together."
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 albumI'm Alrightwas 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 titledUnmistakablewhich 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."
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