Jo Dee Messina

The singer admits that as a young artist, she was terrified that Brooks might cover her song, "Heads Carolina, Tails California."

"I was by myself in a hotel room, and we were on a radio tour ..."

There's an old saying that insists that "revenge is a dish best served cold" ...

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

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Despite her struggles, the singer says she's "filled with gratitude and joy."

Messina's faith is driving her fight against cancer and her new music.

On Aug. 18, 1998, Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "I'm Alright."

On April 17, 2006, Messina ran the Boston Marathon ... and completed the race, even after injuring her knee.

Messina songs have a lot of attitude.

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.