Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on November 10, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Abigail Washburn! May your day be filled with more joy than a banjo player's fingers after nailing that tricky riff. From the Sparrow Quartet to Uncle Earl, you've plucked and strummed your way into our hearts—proving once again that Illinois-born musicians have rhythm in their veins (and probably cornfields nearby).

Your solo masterpiece "City of Refuge" soared all the way up to #2 on the U.S. Bluegrass Charts back in 2011—a feat as impressive as tuning a banjo perfectly on stage mid-song. Here's hoping this year brings you even greater success—and fewer broken strings!