Hi Gang: I know what you are expecting. You’re expecting me to start off this month’s newsletter the same way I do every October…by telling you it’s my favorite month of the year. This year, though, I think I’ll skip that part and jump straight into the deep end of the pool. (But just in […]
Opry announcer, Mike Terry, and I sat down in the WSM radio studios recently to record a couple of new “Ambassador infomercials” for Springer Mountain Farms chicken. Mike asked me questions about my career in an interview setting, then I wrapped it up with a promotional plug for SMF products. You can see these this […]
1) I am a Canadian fan who noticed recently that you once recorded your TV show in Windsor, Ontario. That’s a long way from Nashville. Whyever did you choose Ontario for a location? When I first began my syndicated TV show in 1965, we recorded the programs in Charlotte, N.C., because there was no studio […]
The day before the ACM Honors ceremony, I received this beautiful spray of flowers at my house. I could not imagine who they were from until I opened the card. It read: “Congratulations on your ACM Honor. We are proud of you and thankful for you!” And it was signed, “Love – Your Opry Family.” […]
1) I was just wondering if you ever played a show at Panther Hall in Ft. Worth, Texas. I got to see many country artists there, but I don’t ever remember you performing there. Did you? Many times…I don’t know how you managed to miss me. The closest I’ve ever come to thinking I was going […]
Hi Gang: WHEW! What a summer it’s been! Lots of scorching heat, great memories in the rear view mirror, and hopefully lots more exciting things on the horizon. Let’s move into September together through the pages of our latest fan club newsletter. Welcome! As most of you know, the past two months found me celebrating my 65th […]
The last thing Dolly said to me was, “Bill Anderson – I will Always Love You.” She was looking me in the eye from the giant video screen in the the Grand Ole Opry House on the occasion of my 65th Opry Anniversary a few weeks ago. She was smiling as only Dolly could, making […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry legend Bill Anderson was honored with the prestigious ACM Icon Award on Wednesday, August 19 during the 19th ACM Honors at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Known as “Whisperin’ Bill,” he was celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to country music and a legendary career spanning more […]
I had the opportunity to visit with Sonya Isaacs prior to her and her family entertaining and inspiring the congregation at our Church By The Lake on July 5th. Larry Gatlin will visit us on September 27th. It’s free, and all are invited. Jamey Johnson and I have been friends, fellow Opry artists, and songwriting […]
1) Bill, I am such a fan of you and your music! I know you like gospel music like I do. Have you written any gospel songs that other country artists have recorded? Oh yes…a whole bunch of them. Not counting “Mama Sang A Song,” which was covered in the early 60’s by Walter Brennan, Stan […]
