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Jessie James Decker recently hosted country music icon Jo Dee Messina at her home for her intimate “stair sessions” series, where the pair of artists traded acoustic harmonies on Messina’s hit “Lesson in Leavin’.”
The stripped-down moment gave fans a glimpse of the magic behind the beloved ‘90s country tune as both of the female singers effortlessly traded lines and let their vocals echo throughout the home. Together, they brought the classic country breakup story to life by leaning into the themes of empowerment and moving on from the pain of someone’s repeated mistakes.
“Somebody’s gonna give you a lesson in leavin’/ Somebody’s gonna give you back what you’ve been givin’/ And I hope that I’m around/ To watch ’em knock you down/ It’s like you to love ’em and leave ’em/ Just like you loved me and left me/ It’s like you to do that sort of thing/ Over and over again/ You’re a fool-hearted man,” they sang on the opening lyrics.
Originally called “A Lesson in Leavin’,” the tune was written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher, and first recorded by Dottie West in 1979 for her Special Delivery album. Messina later retitled the song to “Lesson in Leavin’” and released it as a single in 1999 from her second album, I’m Alright. The track became a major hit, spending seven weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Reflecting on the experience, Decker called it a “pinch-me moment.” She reminisced about being a longtime fan of Messina’s as she recalled driving to school as a child with the windows down, belting out her catalog of iconic tunes.
She wrote, “Brought me back to my childhood driving to school with the windows down in the truck singing her songs at the top of my lungs just thinking about how cool she must be (and she is, as cool and amazing as it gets)”
The “I Still Love You” singer added that she “never imagined” that she would get the chance to not only sing but also to simply spend the day hanging out with such a beloved and well-known member of the country music community.
“Love you Jo Dee!!!,” she concluded.
Messina matched her excitement and commented a kind message in response. “This was SOOOOOO fun !!! Thank you JJD for such a great day ❤️❤️”
The pair made use of their day together and filmed several videos for social media. Another teaser clip Decker posted found her standing at her door, and mouthing along to the trending audio that says, “Cause it’s iconic and I love to do iconic sh**,” in response to the question, “Why is there a country music icon at your house?” The sound then switches to include a snippet from another one of Messina’s iconic tracks, “Heads Carolina, Tails California” as she makes her way into Decker’s home with excitement written all over her face.
For Jessie James Decker, this day turned out to be a full-circle moment as she got to connect with one of her childhood idols, while Messina got to see the impact of her music on the next generation of country stars.
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There’s no question Nashville knows how to throw a party, and now the city is gearing up to host one of the biggest celebrations of the year – CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.
Music City will serve as the backdrop for the star-studded event, with special guests and performances popping up from venues around Nashville and beyond, making it a can’t-miss way to ring in the New Year.
So whether you’re joining the free celebration in person or tuning in from home, keep reading to find out how to catch all the action leading up to the iconic Music Note Drop.
Who’s Hosting?
It was just announced that comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music star HARDY will team up to co-host this year’s NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH. Adding to the excitement, social media personality Haley Baylee will check in live from New York City to help count down with the East Coast as the iconic Ball Drop happens at midnight ET in the Big Apple.
Once the clock strikes midnight in New York, Kreischer and HARDY will keep the celebration rolling in Music City, guiding viewers through Nashville’s own midnight moment with the city’s highly anticipated Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Stage.
As they prepare to take the stage for the five-hour live celebration, Kreischer and HARDY are already soaking in the excitement and sharing what it means to be part of Nashville’s big night.
“You hear people say I’m honored and privileged to be working with a certain group of people but in this case, I am blown away that I’m allowed to work with these people. This lineup is insane,” said Kreischer. “This event, which I was a very small part of last year, is so much fun. To be working with my buddy HARDY… it feels like I should be paying CBS to do this. I can’t wait. I hope I keep my shirt on, and I promise not to drink until the stroke of midnight, unless you want me to start drinking earlier.”
“Celebrating New Year’s in Music City is always a blast,” adds HARDY. “It’s great to be back playing Nashville’s Big Bash and I’m stoked to co-host this year with one of the funniest dudes I know.”
Who will be performing?
HARDY will be pulling double duty throughout the night. In addition to hosting, he will also perform live at Bicentennial Park in Nashville along with previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, and special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
The night’s lineup doesn’t stop there. Performances will also come from Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr., each appearing from venues across the city.
The broadcast will also feature special appearances from comedian Dusty Slay, Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, SiriusXM host Buzz Brainard and UFC champion Kayla Harrison.
How to watch
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is set to air live Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+*.
Official Watch Party Details
In between all the action of the main event, the celebration will extend beyond the broadcast with an official watch party happening in Nashville. Caylee Hammack will return for her second year as co-host of the NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH watch party alongside Cody Alan.
The event will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10 with a special performance from Grammy-award winning country superstar Dwight Yoakam and Marcus King, and kicks off at 6PM on Wednesday, December 31.
The official watch party is free and open to fans 21 and older, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 PM. Fans can also secure guaranteed entry or upgrade to VIP in advance by purchasing tickets HERE.
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