Got a birthday coming up? So do these country artists!

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

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

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

"Back in the '90s it was, 'Oh my gosh. If this doesn’t do well, they won’t like me. They don’t like me. Oh my gosh, I’m not good enough.' It was a total beating session to me."

"Somebody heard me here, somebody heard me there and then I ending up getting a deal, but that was McGraw that made that happen."

It's a perfect mix of classic Southern architecture and luxury living.

Messina wasn't kidding when she said she's been experiencing a songwriting renaissance.

She had no idea the song was in the works until she heard the finished product.

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?