Jo Dee Messina, 55, Looks Better Than Ever After Revealing a Label Said She Was ‘Too Fat’ To Sign

Jo Dee Messina has faced plenty of obstacles in the music industry, but the country music queen is looking better than ever.

Messina, 55, who released her self-titled debut album in 1996, debuted with the hit single “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” Her second album, “I’m Alright,” racked up plenty of hit singles as well, and the country rocker earned plenty of acclaim for her talents. But after revealing in a new interview that a music label once told her she was “too fat” to sign, Messina made it clear she’s looking better than ever these days.

The star stepped out at the Omni Nashville Hotel this week for a conversation with Ella Langley and looked healthy and happy in a white tank, shorts, and cowboy boots. We’re guessing any label that refused to sign her dealt with some major regret!

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Did a Label Really Say They Wouldn’t Sign Her Because She Was ‘Too Fat’?

While Messina has built a thriving career for herself, she recently shared during an appearance on The Bobby Bones Show that a music label once told her they wouldn’t sign her because she wasn’t skinny enough to be a star.

“They said I was too fat,” Messina revealed during the interview. “They told my producer that, ‘Oh, if she was 10 pounds lighter, we would have signed her,’ is what they said… And I was devastated.”

However, it was the advice of her older sister that encouraged her to keep fighting for a place in the music industry.

“I said, ‘I did this showcase and I didn’t get the record deal. They passed.’ And she’s like, ‘Yes!’ I was like, ‘What do you mean, yes?'” Messina recalled. “She’s like, ‘Oh, they say you have to get passed on a thousand times before you get a deal… Now you only have 999 left.'”

To see Messina’s full interview, click below.

When Will Jo Dee Messina Release a New Album?

Messina’s fans will finally get a new album from the singer, who is set to release “Bridges,” her first studio album in 12 years, this summer. Last week, Messina took to Instagram to announce the release of the album’s first single, “Some Bridges.”

“IT’S HERE!!!!!!!! Go stream it now! Wahooo!!!!!! 💜💜💜,” Messina captioned her fun video announcement, which showed the redheaded beauty in a cropped blue sweater and jeans.

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