In September 2017, country artist and Williamson County resident Jo Dee Messina announced on social media that she had been diagnosed with cancer.Â
While Messina didn’t share the type or stage of her cancer, she did state she was to undergo treatment in the fall of 2017.
Recently, Messina posted an update on her Facebook page: “We would like to start by thanking everybody for the outpouring of love and support following our statement in September 2017. The ongoing interest in Jo Dee’s health is so appreciated, and we are grateful for the kind words we have received. Many of you have requested updates and we are happy to report that she is feeling well and has kicked off her 2018 shows.”
It continues by saying that Messina has been writing and fans can expect new music soon.
“She has also been in the studio writing and recording new music. That new music speaks directly to where Jo Dee’s heart was during a tumultuous summer and where it remains today — a place of gratitude for an unconditional, real, and faithful love. In the midst of health, personal life, and financial struggles, at a time when she felt as though the waves were crashing down around her, Jo Dee’s heart was moved to focus on the enormity of God. Casting away the chaos and confusion, she praised and worshiped Him, and from that place came a song of which she is incredibly proud.”
Messina shared that she’s been working with Franklin producer, Seth Mosley and X O Connor of Full Circle Music.
“It is so easy to focus on the hard times; to center our minds on the negative; to allow the good to be blurred by the bad. While faced with hard times, negative, and the bad, Jo Dee put pen to paper, called on producers Seth Mosley and X O Connor of Full Circle Music, and together they created a really special and important track. For all of you who have been asking how Jo Dee is doing and what is next for her, the answers are in the lyrics of this song. Stay tuned for what’s to come — because it’s bigger than any of us!”
There’s no information on when the new music will be released however Messina is back on the road with several dates booked in April and May across the country but none of the dates are local. Follow Jo Dee Messina on Facebook for the latest updates.
