Jo Dee Messina to bring chart-topping country hits to Tifton

TIFTON, Ga. – Country music fans will have a chance to see one of the genre’s most recognizable voices live as Jo Dee Messina takes the stage in Tifton later this week.

Messina is set to perform Thursday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m. at John Hunt Auditorium on the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, located at 15 RDC Road. She will be joined by special guest Caylee Hammack, a Georgia native and rising country star.

Known for hit songs like “Bye Bye,” “Stand Beside Me,” and “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” Messina has earned nine No. 1 songs and 16 Top 40 hits. She achieved a rare milestone in country music with three consecutive No. 1 singles, each spending multiple weeks at the top of the charts.

Opening the show is Caylee Hammack, an Ellaville native who has gained attention for her powerful songwriting and performances. Hammack has earned ACM recognition, accumulated hundreds of millions of global streams, and has shared the stage with major country artists including Luke Bryan and Brothers Osborne.

The concert is presented by Six String Southern Productions, with support from Michelob Ultra Zero and Think Tifton. Tickets are available for purchase online through Freshtix.

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