Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina "She Had Me at Heads Carolina" on the CMA Awards

[@DJones1812]

Props to Cole on this live performance. Most people won't notice the key is very low for him, probably 2 to 2.5 steps lower than the radio edit or his normal live performance. But it allowed Jo Dee to come in and hit her high spots. It wouldn't have been possible if they'd have done it in his key. Not a lot of artists have that kind of humility to take the spotlight off of themselves, especially for an award show where he's a highlight. Well done Cole.

[@masongodby]

I was just thinking how it definitely wasn’t his usual higher key

[@AnnaNicoleVinopal]

Okay I don't know much about him but listening to them sing together I was thinking she could sing circles around him and how they seem like a mismatched pair to perform together, even if it is her song they are singing about.

[@Matt_Desrosiers]

But it’s her song originally and he just happened to sample some of the track.....

[@mikestagnone5479]

Still don’t get why Cole has to drop the key so much, I think it takes away from the song. Couldn’t she have just hit the notes in her original key as well?

[@atcdude067]

@@mikestagnone5479 you don't understand how music works clearly.

[@BradV667]

I pray so bad that Jo Dee Messina is making a comeback! I have seen her performing her old "Burn" album in a lot of places lately! I would give anything to have new music from her! She is an icon in country music!!

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@truecrimelover2022]

agreed love her

[@MommaJ4186]

Same here..love to see Jo Dee singing!!

[@paullukes5447]

She is playing in Alabama summer 2023 at a festival....

[@Kellatrina]

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[@Obironnkenobi]

Jo Dee gives off that "cool Aunt that your mom wants you to not encourage because she's a menace at the family reunion" vibes in the best way.

[@brianmartin557]

She hasn't lost anything over the years! In fact, I think she looks better than ever!!

[@SoWhat007]

I really wanted Jo Dee to have gone on stage sooner. I freaking love Jo Dee! She sounds just like the first time I heard her sing. 😭

[@daveyk3436]

absolutely....he should have brought her on much sooner

[@benjaminbackbite]

Agreed. it should have been a duet.

[@Jared-mf9yb]

Jo Dee aged like fine wine

[@geoffreyrodgers2129]

So happy to see Jo Dee Messina back on the CMA stage. I pray this is part of a long-deserved comeback. She is an amazing artist and her vocals were always spot on. And man, her energy and spirit live was always uplifting. She had so many great singles and album tracks, among them; Because You Love Me, Even God Must Get The Blues, Do You Wanna Make Something Of It, Dare To Dream, Stand Beside Me, I'm Alright, Bye Bye, You're Not In Kansas Anymore, Lesson In Leavin, My Give A Damn's Busted, Bring On The Rain, Heads Carolina Tails California and so many more. Would love to see Jo Dee tour Australia again.

[@BrandonHamilton-bl1sj]

She puts on a great show. Me and the ex wife seen her 6 years ago and even with all her health issues it was a great show

[@pinkarmadillomd]

HOW DO I "LIKE" THIS A MILLION TIMES???? I LOVE Jo Dee Messina - if I ever win one of those crazy rich powerballs I'm giving her money to create her own record label so we can keep hearing her music on the daily. Cole did a great job with this song. It was so good to see Jo Dee back on the stage of the CMA's - hope to see her again for some new music too !!!!!

[@matthewberg5835]

we need more true country singers like jo dee hope she comes back

[@NicoleCzarnecki]

Exactly. This performance would have been nothing without her. Otherwise, it would simply be a cosplay of Jo Dee Messina and Kenny Chesney.

[@dawnmmertine1828]

Jo dee Messina needs a comeback and new music and she will blow away everyone. She’s one of kind and deserves a huge come back

[@nathanmcmenamin3748]

holy cow Jo Dee STILL HAS THOSE PIPES! Come on girl get back in to it!!!

[@coreyh716]

God, that voice......like a time machine with goose bumps. I listened to her all the way on my move from Chicago to Denver!

[@ANAHixxFANxx4ever]

I knew that song had something I remembered. I didn't recognize it until THIS. her voice was the first song I fell in love with when I visited Texas as a CALIFORNIA kid. I stayed even after my parents went back home. And it was for the music. Then when I went home I was made to feel like an OUTCAST for liking it. And I didn't GIVE A DAMN. i still played the music and I live in Texas now. Lol

[@MichaelYoung-jq4ml]

I know right, I got goosebumps too when I heard her sing . She’s amazing

[@curtiscross8014]

Cryin' all the Way~please don't crash 😭

[@Djeff82]

41 years old. And I MISSSSSS 70-90’s country 😢 also she’s representing us Italian American country fans ❤❤❤🎉

[@NativeQueen83]

I grew up to her song! When Cole first dropped this, I said he best bring Jo Dee Messina on for a collab! I was so waiting for this!!! Went to one of Cole’s concerts in September & it was phenomenal!!!

[@g-burtfred1106]

It was Cole's performance, but Miss Jo Dee totally stole the show! Love you both!

[@charliebarkermusicuk]

Brilliant ❤ this makes me so happy to see Jo Dee back on the CMA stage. Love it!

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@jannieswicegood3948]

Lil

[@philipdonoghue7211]

Brilliant..Jo Dee should have came in sooner..her voice sounded flawless ..she still has it!

[@Midwest_mama]

Older generation collabing with the new generation...I love it! Way to keep it fresh, Jo Dee

[@DeluiseBookSeries4821]

this was awesome, hope they do a full duet one day

[@christurner910]

They have remixed this song. Your wish came true.

[@CJSmallz41]

I'm happy Jo Dee is back singing

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@treshaford1]

This gave me chills and made me cry!

[@henryjordan9453]

Same

[@samsmith7150]

DAMN SHE SOUNDS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nascarandrew]

still cant beileve a collab i wanted to so much actually happened and for it to happen at the biggest night for country music like serously simply stunned

[@nomusicrc]

She's still got it

[@nikbrown8801]

STILL THE BEST GAIL& SONGWRITERS& VOICE IN ALL MUSIC!!! JO DEE IS PURE BEAUTY. HER VOICE HAS A RANGE IN MUSIC NOT JUST COUNTRY. .. AMERICAN GEM . SO SWEET AND YHE BIGGEST HEART .FANTASTIC SENCE OF HUMOR...EVERYTIME SHE PERFORMED WAS DAM LUCKY TO HEAR HER VOICE LIVE . LOVE FROM UTAH. NOW GET YR CUTE LIL BUTT BACK HERE!!!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING YA'LL FRIEND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY. GOD BLESS.

[@JoelStevenett]

This is AWESOME!!! Looking and sounding AMAZING Jo Dee!!!

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@TheRowdyyOne]

She still got it!!! ❤ love this so much

[@aliciarrrrrr]

Yay! Pure GOLD!

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@mollycblaeser]

I love the original song & after Cole released his "cover," I was waiting for the day it'd bring these two together!

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks for the like and lovely comment 🥰

[@Samantha-hm3ru]

Jo Dee Messina, you will always be my number one, I love your songs and your voice!

[@RealLifeSnowWhite]

I love how he brought her back into the light!!! She is so gorgeous and such an amazing artist, she definitely needs another few hits soon!! Love this song! Thank you Coke and Jo Dee!!!!!!!❤

[@frankeberhart265]

Jo Dee has definitely has still got it y'all! She sounded fantastic!

[@joannaaguilar4961]

I heard the remixes of she had me at heads Carolina it was amazing

[@KRDP]

for the last 8 months or so i have been absolutely moody as hell for some cole swindell and the fact that i gotta see my diehard child hood jo dee messina and my favorite male artist cole swindel come together has been the best gift so far this year

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks for the like and lovely comment 🥰😍

[@KRDP]

@@coleswindell4121 you're welcome sir

[@coleswindell4121]

@@KRDP Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@KRDP]

@@coleswindell4121 yes sir

[@johnraytv]

If you watch the official music video, she plays the bartender.

[@benjaminbackbite]

A brilliant idea!

[@williamf5479]

I can't quit playing this song

[@genenewillis2049]

Love it! Makes my heart Explode! I love Jo Dee! Saw her in concert in Jax FL! I cried! She sang my life! BY BY was my life! Newly single Mom dad didnt care another guy wanted but was playin the field! I said by by! Rearview mirror on hwy 4! Your song saved me! Lol! I live in Florida hwy 4 runs from 75 up the west coast of Florida! By by! Its been 21 yrs! Nah nothin! My give a danm is busted! Happy and free! Love ya Jo Dee!

[@genenewillis2049]

Chatting from Jacksonville FL

[@genenewillis2049]

Now when your song comes on I crank it up and sing along! Love it!

[@genenewillis2049]

Honey I would love to chat with you regarding music! Honey I am old enough to be your Mom! Much love!

[@paulbernal07]

I´m from not from the US and I really think this song rocks!!!

[@drdeborahhockney5609]

Love Jo Dee!!! I hope she makes a much wanted comeback!!!

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@Mclint9171]

Still amazing. Love that you joined him.

[@dianawise1423]

Sing it girl .I love you

[@moledrools]

That was the best duet

[@mimmikyute]

This is perfect

[@lindajackson3413]

I have always loved her

[@GoCamp22]

OMG!!!! 😊

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@Paul-tn3sc]

DAMN! Jo Dee is as hot as she ever was! Great job!!

[@michellemunn7959]

Love Jo Dee!!!!

[@tabithahoward6621]

I love this song. I always liked joe Dee Messina's songs. I grew up listening to her. She's a legend.

[@joepilot-jones9634]

One listen to this live performance with a 90's country music legend back on stage and I had to grab my telecaster, plug in to my amp and play "Heads Carolina" one more time.

[@Hupomone]

She sounds great.

[@angelawilliams7548]

I hope others are watching and learning. There will always be a love for older county

[@cathybeare6108]

Holy shit. I got chills!!!!

[@nibora7953]

I love both these songs!!

[@masongodby]

How cool for an artist to be able to play with their musical role models

[@lars1296]

Yes! I discovered country music at the turn of the 21st century so this made me smile…

[@caylatuckerman9986]

This was one of the best performances of that night!! I didn’t expect that to happen ❤❤❤

[@Lissagalli]

Tell me Jo Dee is coming back! She still sounds amazing!!!

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks for the like and lovely comment 🥰😍

[@SraCarlitaP]

Love this....nothing but tears of joy when JoDee takes stage with him!

[@jeffsampson3796]

Jo Dee Messina sounds great!

[@dugascuts]

Most insane video of this song! Powerful

[@alethiawilliams8755]

I love this song got it on repeat

[@370DatsunZed]

Too good!!! Never knew this happened until tonight!!! Legend

[@ashleexanna]

Ahhh I love Jo Dee! ❤️ ❤❤

[@jessicapoulin2592]

LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!!

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

Awesome & I L❤VE Jo Dee Messina ❤❤❤!

[@snuffynt]

nice. im not much of a country person so i had no idea that Cole's song was based off an old one cool to see the original and the new together

[@jonathanduvall7357]

Dude you are missin so much honesly the 90's era of country was the best there ever was. And thats coming from someone who wasnt even born till 2001. 99's and before some of the best country ever

[@bondoly66]

Jo Dee da Bomb

[@mollycblaeser]

@@jonathanduvall7357 I always come back to 90s country!

[@coleswindell4121]

@@bondoly66 Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@coleswindell4121]

@@mollycblaeser Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@avetastic6257]

That was so awesome!

[@spenceria07]

See you soon at the Clay County Fair Jo Dee Messina.

[@johnnydodgecountry9508]

She ain't lost a thing !...Sounded amazing.

[@chadtarver3301]

Made me tear up!!!

[@Annie293]

Omg that is soooo cool! So he really didn't know she was joining him at stage? Because that would make it 100 times more cooler. And Jo Dee is so amazing for doing this. Love her 🥰

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@bellx7984]

Yes, he knew. Lmao

[@Annie293]

@Cole Swindell ♪ From Holland 😁

[@nickgrondin5417]

absolutely he did. the band and he intentionally took down the key to allow Jo Dee to sing her verse as originally written for her.

[@CycloneGU]

Identical video on Cole's channel, watched that multiple times but am now running the remix track itself on repeat. Jo Dee, do some new stuff. Burn is among my favourite albums, and to think the last track ("Bring On the Rain") was used as a September 11, 2001 tribute makes me realize how long it's been.

[@michaelcareymph]

She sounds phenomenal

[@henriettataylor2675]

love her!!

[@teresarandell3378]

So awesome

[@pympton]

I love Jo Dee's energy.

[@PantherFanPeyton]

best performance of the night hands down

[@brittanygolden5405]

Jo dee is iconic we love her!!

[@jendeford5650]

You'll blew the roof off!!! Congratulations, I absolutely love this song and you 2 couldn't sounded and did a better job!! Keep them coming Cole and Jo De!! Love you both great as always

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@ChazBoeving]

I so much love the trend of lets make a song talking about the song id rather listen to...

[@Firfahksakes]

Amazing ❤❤

[@lisafox5046]

This was soooo awesome ! I

[@BarbaraMckiernan-ip6kg]

❤ I love this song 💓😍😍

[@lesliem9231]

This is awesome.

[@susanryburn9607]

Notice none of the younger audience members are singing along. Definitely a 90s hit. Cole does a great job

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have show me for years now.....Are you one of my great fans out there ?

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Pretty weak reaction from the crowd. I would have been popping and fanboying like Stone Cold or The Rock used to get at WWE shows.

[@mollycblaeser]

I'd be singing along! I love Jo Dee!

[@redneck3583]

LEGENDARY!!! My goodness👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mattryan4067]

Saw what you want about him this is a very good job at a updated version of this song ! The original is amazing as well but this just can make you dance while driving

[@Sue-ny1bw]

goosebumps from my head to my toes

[@MegaMillionsMike]

Absolutely amazing 👏

[@kiraharlamor391]

Love it!!! 😁🎤🎶🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️

[@versansky75]

Love this version better

[@kellihite550]

OMGOSH 😍💛 that's about all I need to say

[@jrvaz9330]

come back Jo Dee!!!

[@perijetton9275]

Love it 🎶 ❤

[@magnumtipton7293]

Woman has lost nothin she still has it, hope to see more of her goin foward

[@coleswindell4121]

Thanks for the like and lovely comment 🥰🥰

[@crystalnicole.85]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Thisis_DC]

Write me now...👆💌

[@MinaTheFae]

Can this version be on Spotify like damn!

[@didd8rs]

Slay sis!

[@BennVai]

Original is still 🔥 but Cole’s version is pretty cool too.

[@susanbell6851]

Going to see her next weekend with Reba.

[@tobiaswalker7562]

My favorite part was when she appeared!