Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on February 03, 1964)

Happy Birthday, Matraca Berg! May your day be filled with more joy than the first time you heard "The Last One to Know" on the radio and realized you'd penned a timeless classic. You've given us countless hits—from taking us down that soulful road in "Wrong Side of Memphis," to reminding us we're never alone with "You're Still Here." Your songs are like fine wine—they just keep getting better.

Here's hoping this year brings even greater inspiration (and fewer moments stuck humming unfinished melodies). Keep strumming those heartstrings and crafting stories we can't forget—because country music wouldn't sound nearly as good without you!