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Jo Dee Messina enters Utah rehab

SALT LAKE CITY, April 23 (UPI) -- Country music star Jo Dee Messina is being treated for alcoholism at a Utah rehabilitation facility, Billboard.com said Friday.

Mike Curb, chairman of Messina's label, Curb Records, told Billboard, "Jo Dee has more drive and passion than anyone I can think of and she's dealt with several challenges in the past.

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"I'm sure she will draw upon the same strength and determination that sustained (her) before to get through this difficult period," Curb said. "She's a gifted performer and nothing is going to stop her from pursuing her music."

According to her official Web site, Messina is scheduled to resume touring May 30 in Marksville, La.

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