‘90s country star Jo Dee Messina has been connecting with fans in a whole new way lately through social media. In a recent Instagram Reel, Messina shared a playful backstage moment with Ashley Cooke that quickly had fans laughing. Read on to discover what went down behind the scenes at the Grand Ole Opry.
Jo Dee Messina and Ashley Cooke Share a Funny Backstage Moment at the Opry
In a recent Instagram Reel, Jo Dee Messina gave fans a glimpse of a lighthearted backstage moment with Ashley Cooke at the Grand Ole Opry.
The two country stars used a sound bite from the TV show 1000-Lb. Sisters, where Tammy Slaton says, “Try being my size, Amy. You don’t know how it feels.”
The clip is captioned, “pov the tall and short friend duo,” with Cooke looking up from the ground while Messina stands on a chair towering over her.
The twist? Both singers are actually 5’3”, making the exaggerated height difference even funnier.
Fans Can’t Get Enough of Jo Dee Messina and Ashley Cooke’s Playful Opry Moment
After Messina posted the video online, fans quickly flooded the comment section.
One fan wrote, “lolololol another reason to love JDM.”
Another commented, “Haha, greatest thing ever.”
A third wrote, “Two of my favs!”
Overall, fans seemed to love seeing the two country stars show off their playful sides, especially in such an iconic setting.
Jo Dee Messina Is Dropping a New Album on June 5th
When she’s not making fans laugh on social media, Jo Dee Messina is still hard at work in the recording studio. The 55-year-old country star released her new single “Some Bridges” on March 13, 2026.
The track will appear on her sixth studio album, “Bridges,” which is set to be released on June 5, 2026. Messina first broke onto the scene 30 years ago with her self-titled debut album in March 1996, which featured the hit “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”
The upcoming release marks a full-circle moment for Jo Dee Messina, who helped define country music in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
With “Bridges,” she appears to be blending that signature sound with a more reflective, modern approach, giving longtime fans something familiar while also introducing her music to a new generation.
Messina hasn’t released a new album since 2014. As a result, this release keeps her momentum going as she reconnects with both longtime and newer listeners.
That’s such a sweet story! It’s great to see them having a good time backstage.