Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on May 15, 1969)

Happy birthday to the incredible Assala Nasri! Your iconic album “Sawaha Galbi” still has us dancing (well, trying at least) and remains a timeless classic—even after years of pretending we can match your vocal magic. Let's be honest: keeping that spot for four straight weeks on Syria’s charts back in 2007 is something we're all just secretly jealous about.

And not only have you given us music worth singing embarrassingly loud in our cars, but you've also impressed everyone as host extraordinaire on "Soula," charming audiences effortlessly. Here's wishing even more joyful hits—and fewer off-key fan covers—this year!