Jo Dee Messina

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.

On Feb. 8, 2002, 'Burn' was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.

Messina songs have a lot of attitude.

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

Faith will get her through the hard days ahead.

Davis pays homage to a classic with this updated version of 'Heads Carolina, Tails California.'

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

When Brooks' "More Than a Memory" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, it broke a record ... that was only one week old.

It's true: The song that launched Bryan to superstardom was only a Top 5 hit.