Jo Dee Messina kicked off her career with “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” a 1996 single that made her a household name. Following the success of her debut, Messina posted nine No. 1 hits, 16 Top 40 songs, sold over five million albums worldwide, and was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and GRAMMY Awards. Aside from her studio successes, Messina has also created a reputation for herself as a passionate, high-energy performer. Alabama Theatre, 4750 Hwy 17 S. Saturday, 7 p.m. $39.95+. (800) 342-2262, www.alabama-theatre.com