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

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

Jo Dee Messina has been diagnosed with cancer. The "Heads Carolina, Tails California" singer's team revealed the news on her Facebook page on Wednesday morning. She'll begin treatment this fall.

Jo Dee Messina has always been the kind of country singer who tells it like it is. And that's exactly what the 'My Give a Damn's Busted' hitmaker did when she went public with the information that she's in talks with 'Dancing With the Stars.'

Trace Adkins sang at the Republican National Convention on this date in 2008, Jo Dee Messina was alright in 1998, George Strait was country in 1981 and more.

Jason Aldean loved his "Tattoos" on this date in 2011, Jo Dee Messina was doing "Alright" in 1998, Restless Heart had a question in 1987 and more.

Luke Bryan was happy with himself just the way he was on this date in 2007, Jo Dee Messina did a truly unplugged set in 2003, Johnny Cash earned his first gold record in 1969 and more. Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 14 August, 2012...

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert got married on this date in 2011 and Jo Dee Messina didn't care. Craig Morgan suffered a broken bone for the second time in six weeks and Jo Dee Messina still didn't care.

Brad Paisley had a baby (Well, his wife, Kimberly, did some of the work ...) on this date in 2009, Jo Dee Messina finished in 19,681st place in 2006 and The Judds Sang about Grandpa back in 2004.

Keith Urban played the first night of a three night stand at the Ryman Auditorium on this date in 2005, Jo Dee Messina was felling Alright in 1998 and Elvis "checked in" at the top of the Country music charts in 1956. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 17 March, 2012.

Jo Dee Messina recently started a blog offering tips to busy mothers. She can certainly relate.

Carrie Underwood got waxed on this date in 2008, Jo Dee Messina's Greatest Hits album was certified gold in 2004 and David Allen Coe began his jail time in 1963. Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 22 October, 2011...