Happy birthday! B. J. Thomas turns 83 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 83 on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.

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B. J. Thomas is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer B. J. Thomas (Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Thomas, a cultural icon

Born Billy Joe Thomas in Hugo on August 7, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Thomas' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little B. J. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for B. J. Thomas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, B. J., you're the best!

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