Jo Dee Messina

"Everything is looked at through a lens of gratitude," Messina says.

The massive tour takes in more than 45 dates.

The album includes some of Messina's biggest country hits.

From "Heads Carolina, Tails California" to today, take a look back at Jo Dee Messina's country music career.

Walker Hayes' daughter Lela also appears in the clip.

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

"I spent my entire career, my entire life, glorifying myself," Messina says. "It's time for Him."

Some of its biggest stars -- yes, even the ones who sing drinking songs -- are sober.

"Her legacy will live on forever."

In 1998, some of country's favorite stars shared new albums with the world.

Jo Dee Messina revealed she has diagnosed with cancer. She said the diagnosis came recently but wasn’t specific on a timeline but she did say it has been a trying summer. According to theboot.com Messina’s treatment plan are not known but they will begin this fall. Meanwhile she has cancelled all tour dates after October 7th.

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

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

April showers bring May flowers ... and some really good country songs about rain.

Multi-platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina has co-written a new Chicken Soup for the Soul book alongside author and publisher Amy Newmark. The book focuses on the beauty and challenges of motherhood.

Jo Dee Messina has canceled a scheduled appearance for Tuesday (Aug. 12), due to the passing of a family member.