Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on July 12, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Butch Hancock! May your day be as timeless and legendary as "The Odessa Tapes," the lost-and-found treasure that made every Flatlanders fan dance a two-step of pure joy back in 2012. Who needs buried gold when we're still celebrating those musical gems you uncovered?

With more than fifteen solo albums under your belt, it's clear you're no stranger to brilliant storytelling—and aging like fine whiskey. Here's hoping this year brings even sweeter melodies (and fewer forgotten tapes). Keep striking chords with laughter and heart; after all these years touring Texas highways, you've definitely hit life's high notes!