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Jo Dee Messina Returns After Decade Hiatus
1 Jun
Summary
- Messina faced cancer, loss of parents, and single parenthood recently.
- Her new album 'Bridges' focuses on hope and living without regrets.
- She misses Nashville's old Music Row songwriting community.
Country music artist Jo Dee Messina has released "Bridges," her first album in 12 years. The new music follows a period of significant personal upheaval, including a cancer diagnosis, the passing of both parents, and navigating single parenthood. These life events provided the inspiration for the album's hopeful themes.
"Bridges" emphasizes living each day fully and without regret. Messina shared that one of the first songs written for the album, "Days You Don't Get Back," advises her younger self to cherish the present moment rather than constantly seeking the next stage of life.
Messina, who rose to fame in the late 1990s, notes the evolution of Nashville's music industry. She fondly recalls the former Music Row, characterized by numerous songwriting houses, and contrasts it with today's larger corporate buildings. She also observes that connecting with industry professionals has become more challenging.
The album "Bridges" is scheduled for release on Friday, June 5. Messina describes her new work as a reflection of her journey, having experienced many different paths and lessons learned along the way.
