Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on September 18, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Carl Jackson! You're the only songwriter who can make cowboys tear up and horses hold their laughter. From penning Glenn Campbell's heartfelt "Letter to Home," which probably brought more tears than chopping onions in Nashville kitchens, you've proved your hits stand strong against any grain—even Garth Brooks'.

After convincing Terri Clark to "Hold Your Horses," we hope you're taking some well-deserved rest today (or at least holding onto a birthday cake slice tighter than those songwriting royalties). Here's celebrating another year full of timeless tunes and staying sharper than ever—clearly, there's no retirement for humor or talent like yours!