Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on July 26, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Samuel Beam! May your day be smoother than the gentle melodies you've gifted us—songs so soothing they've healed more hearts on Grey's Anatomy and House than actual doctors. Seriously, if emotional recovery had a soundtrack award, you'd sweep it every year.

From indie coffee shops to prime-time TV dramas, Iron & Wine has become synonymous with timeless tunes that linger long after credits roll. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as your music has brought countless fans—and fewer dramatic plot twists than those shows you're featured in!

Cheers to another harmonious trip around the sun!