Happy birthday! Marilyn Martin turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 72 on Monday, May. 4, 2026.

Marilyn Martin is celebrating her 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Marilyn Martin (Separate Lives, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Martin, a cultural icon

Born in Tennessee on May 4, 1954, Marilyn Martin's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Martin's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Marilyn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marilyn Martin as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Marilyn, you're the best!

Marilyn Martin career in pictures

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