Anne Murray, born 79 years ago, is celebrated for her enduring influence in country music, with songs she performed or inspired reaching global audiences. Her career includes a No. 1 hit 52 years ago with a gender-swapped cover of a George Jones classic, and she was originally passed over for a song later made famous by Bonnie Raitt. A songwriter with ties to a former U.S. president and hits for artists like Loretta Lynn and Dottie West, Murray's legacy spans decades and genres.