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Jo Dee Messina Recalls Devastating Weight Criticism
14 Mar
Summary
- Messina was rejected by a record label for being overweight.
- The singer stated the criticism still affects her 30 years later.
- She is releasing her first album in 12 years this summer.
Country music artist Jo Dee Messina recently shared a difficult experience from the early stages of her career. During an interview on "The Bobby Bones Show," the 55-year-old revealed that a Nashville record label rejected her because of her weight.
Messina recalled being told by the label, "Oh, if she was 10 pounds lighter, we'd have signed her." She described this as devastating, noting that the criticism still impacts her three decades later. Her sister provided crucial support, encouraging her to persevere.
Messina's career launched in 1996 with her self-titled debut album and continued success with her double-platinum album "I'm Alright." She also bravely disclosed her cancer diagnosis in 2017, announcing remission in 2018 after treatment. Currently, she is touring and preparing to release her first album in 12 years, "Bridges," this summer, with the first single dropping recently.
