Jo Dee Messina (album)

Jo Dee Messina
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 26, 1996 (1996-03-26)
GenreCountry
Length36:02
LabelCurb
Producer
Jo Dee Messina chronology
Jo Dee Messina
(1996)
I'm Alright
(1998)
Singles from Jo Dee Messina
  1. "Heads Carolina, Tails California"
    Released: January 22, 1996
  2. "You're Not in Kansas Anymore"
    Released: June 24, 1996
  3. "Do You Wanna Make Something of It"
    Released: November 1996
  4. "He'd Never Seen Julie Cry"
    Released: April 14, 1997[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [2]

Jo Dee Messina is the debut studio album of American country music singer Jo Dee Messina, released in 1996.

It was co-produced by country music artist Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore, who has also produced all of McGraw's albums. The album's first two singles ("Heads Carolina, Tails California" and "You're Not in Kansas Anymore") both reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in 1996, while follow-ups "Do You Want to Make Something of It" and "He'd Never Seen Julie Cry" both failed to enter the Top 40.

The album reached number 22 on the Top Country Albums and number 146 on the Billboard 200. Seven years after its release, it was certified gold in the United States.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You're Not in Kansas Anymore"
2:53
2."On a Wing and a Prayer"3:06
3."He'd Never Seen Julie Cry"4:10
4."Do You Wanna Make Something of It"
2:45
5."Let It Go"
  • Jamie Kyle
  • Ron Bloom
  • Will Rambeaux
4:12
6."Heads Carolina, Tails California"3:29
7."Walk to the Light"Aldridge3:56
8."I Didn't Have to Leave You"Jill Wood3:48
9."Every Little Girl's Dream"
3:59
10."Another Shoulder at the Wheel"3:44
Total length:36:02

Personnel

Compiled from liner notes.[3]

Musicians
Technical

Charts

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions
US Country US CAN Country
1996 "Heads Carolina, Tails California" 2 111 3
"You're Not in Kansas Anymore" 7 22
"Do You Wanna Make Something of It?" 53 29
1997 "He'd Never Seen Julie Cry" 64

References

  1. ^ "Going for Adds - Country" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1192. April 11, 1997. p. 54.
  2. ^ Jo Dee Messina at AllMusic
  3. ^ Jo Dee Messina (CD insert). Jo Dee Messina. Curb Records. 1996. 77820.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ "Jo Dee Messina Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "Jo Dee Messina Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Jo Dee Messina Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  7. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2021.