Saturday night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Jo Dee Messina held a concert as a kickoff of her 2024 tour.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 29, 2024) – Jo Dee Messina electrified the Ryman Auditorium on Saturday night in front of a sold-out and highly energized audience. Her debut at the iconic venue was a chance for her to spotlight her “Road to the Ryman” retrospective on her life. From songs she was raised on to music that encouraged her to move to Nashville from Massachusetts, fans heard snippets of “Baby, I Lied,” “Break It To Me Gently,” “Whoever’s In New England,” “Rumor Has It,” “Girl’s Night Out” and more. She credited her early success to her producers Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore while sharing massive hits like “Bye, Bye” and “Lesson In Leavin.’”
Perhaps the most poignant and impactful moments of the night came as Messina shared her testimony and journey with God. She welcomed a Gospel choir from Three Oaks Church in Gallatin, Tenn. to join her on a medley of tunes including “My Jesus,” “Bigger Than This,” “Child of Love,” and “Reckless Love.” She even shared a few new songs she’s written which both touched the crowd and had fans yearning for news about future releases.
“I was blown away by the crowd and its enthusiasm. Industry, family, friends, fans — the room was filled with that mixture. It was a one-of-a-kind experience,” reminisced Messina.
Prior to the show, in a private reception, Jo Dee was presented with plaques commemorating five new RIAA Certifications further solidifying her legacy in country music history. They included Double Platinum status for her hit singles “I’m Alright” and “Bye Bye”; Gold and Platinum status for ’90s country anthem “Heads Carolina, Tails California”; and Gold status for “Bring on the Rain” and “Lesson In Leavin.”
