Raul Malo has been in the headlines plenty across the past couple months as he has bravely battled cancer, and this week is supposed to be a big one for him because he is slated to have an important surgery.

That’s not the only reason it is a big week for Malo, though.

Thursday was the popular country music singer’s birthday, and it was a milestone one at that as he turned 60.

“Please join us in wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to El Maestro himself Mr. (Raul Malo),” the band wrote on its Instagram . “We love ya brother!”

Fans chimed in to send love and well-wishes, too.

The Mavericks wrapped up a slate last week of playing 22 cities across 30 days, and Malo reminded fans in a post about that of his surgery coming this week.

“We’ll keep you all updated after next week’s surgery,” he wr

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