Sami Jo, born Jane Annette Jobe on May 9, 1947 in Batesville, Arkansas, was an American singer. She began singing on local radio at age three and moved to Dallas at 19, acquiring the nickname "Sami Jo." Her early career was guided by Atlanta music legend Sonny Limbo, who helped her secure a deal with MGM South. In 1974, she released "Tell Me a Lie" which peaked at number 21 on the Pop Top 40 and number 14 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart. Her follow-up single "It Could Have Been Me" reached number 46 pop and number 31 easy listening, with her debut album It Could Have Been Me peaking at number 33 on the U.S. Country Albums chart. In 1975, after MGM South was folded into its parent label, MGM Records, Sami Jo charted one record "I'll Believe Anything You Say" at number 62 on Billboard's Top Country Singles chart. When MGM Records merged with Polydor Records, she achieved two minor country hits in 1976. After these singles, Sami Jo was dropped by her label and later signed to Elektra/Asylum's country division in 1981 but did not achieve significant chart success. In 1983, Elektra stopped recording country music and transferred its artists to Warner Bros. Records, where Sami Jo recorded a remake of Brenda Lee's "Emotions" which was recalled soon after release.
