Jo Dee Messina – Jo Dee Messina

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Artist: Jo Dee Messina

Title: Jo Dee Messina

Year: 1996

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Tracklist

1. You're Not In Kansas Anymore (2:55)
2. On A Wing And A Prayer (3:06)
3. He'd Never Seen Julie Cry (4:11)
4. Do You Wanna Make Something Of It (2:45)
5. Let It Go (4:12)
6. Heads Carolina, Tails California (3:29)
7. Walk To The Light (3:56)
8. I Didn't Have To Leave You (3:48)
9. Every Little Girl's Dream (3:59)
10. Another Shoulder At The Wheel (3:44)

Review

Back in '96, Jo Dee Messina rolled onto the country music landscape with a self-titled debut album that fit right in with summer nights on the back porch and pickup trucks rolling down a sun-soaked highway. Side by side with two barn burners, "Heads Carolina, Tails California" and "You're Not in Kansas Anymore," she brought that contagious blend of wanderlust and small-town honesty that just hooks you from the get-go. Messina had a way of turning every chorus into a catchy road trip anthem, reminding me of the fire some of the classic ladies of country carried in their boots.

What's downright impressive is the way this album swings from stomping, fun-loving romps like "Do You Wanna Make Something Of It" to tender, contemplative numbers such as "He'd Never Seen Julie Cry." She handles each track with grit and heart, weaving stories with a familiar, warm country twang. With her debut, Messina didn’t just dip a toe in—she cannonballed into Nashville, laying down roots that would keep her on jukeboxes and radios for years to come. It's a solid first run, loaded with charm and packed with promise—a fine introduction to an artist who was just getting started. - Rex