Country singer Jo Dee Messina has bravely opened up about the loss of her father. She shared a video on Instagram on Saturday, January 24, announcing that her beloved father had passed away. He died on January 23 and was 94.
Fans Show Support for Jo Dee Messina
Messina shared a clip on Instagram of her father wearing a red-and-black checkered shirt. He is sitting at the dining table and singing the song, “Daddy’s Little Girl.” He seems to be happy. In the caption, she wrote, “November 28, 1931–January 23, 2026, we lost my Dad last night. It doesn’t matter how old you are; it’s never easy to lose a parent. So much more to his story…”
Fans flooded the comment section with messages of love and support, sending their condolences to Messina and sharing stories of their own loss. “I’m sorry for your loss. What a beautiful memory,” a comment reads. “Nope, it doesn’t matter how old you are or they are… Losing your dad is devastating,” another fan shared. “May memories and of course music bring you comfort and peace.”
Other reactions include, “I am so sorry. I haven’t heard this song in so long. He was singing it the way it was meant to be sung. Raw and full of emotion. I am truly sorry for your loss,” “I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. It’s so hard. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,” and “He seems like he was so much fun- and loved his family dearly! I can relate. Again… so sorry to hear. Losing a parent is so difficult!”
Jo Dee Messina Shares Music Update
Messina is back in the recording studio, working hard on new music. Just one day before she announced the passing of her beloved father, she had shared a video on Instagram of herself in the studio. She looks great, and she sounds incredible.
“There is so much heart in this song. The heart of me for my sons and the heart of the Father for every one of us. I pretty much cried every take of the second verse,” she wrote in the caption. Her fans are a loving and loyal bunch, and they showed their support for her in the comments.
“I am so looking forward to this song! You sing with so much heart!” a comment reads. “Gave me the chills You’re outstandin!!!” another shared.
