Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on March 31, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Jedd Hughes! From strumming your way into our hearts with "Soldier for the Lonely," to taking us on a musical journey across continents in your debut album, *Transcontinental*, you've truly made country music fans smile and sway. Your melodies have aged like fine wine—smooth, timeless, and always leaving us wanting more.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy as you've given listeners worldwide. May your guitar strings never snap mid-performance (unless it's part of an epic solo), may inspiration strike often—and most importantly—may you continue being awesome enough to make even kangaroos dance along!