Opry member Bill Anderson surprised Johnson with the invitation at the close of a writer’s round featuring Anderson, Johnson, and songwriter/producer Buddy Cannon. Anderson opened the round by reflecting on the many times the trio spent writing together. During the show, they performed songs such as the smash “Give It Away,” which became a No. 1 for George Strait, […]
5,000 Shows Later, the Grand Ole Opry Is Still the Sound of Nashville A two-hour celebration for the milestone broadcast captured the shifts and strides in country music that played out over the past century on the Opry stage. NASHVILLE – The survival of the Grand Ole Opry was anything but guaranteed when Bill Anderson […]
Bill Anderson Talks ‘Thankful,’ Carly Pearce and 60 Years as a Grand Ole Opry Member [Interview] When Bill Anderson put together a three-song set to celebrate 60 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry (commemorated on July 17 at the House), two country classics instantly sprung to mind: “Po Folks,” Whisperin’ Bill’s hit […]
July 17th was quite a night as you’re about to see. It started when backstage guard, Jim Schuermerhorn, greeted me and pointed me toward what seemed like hundreds of flowers sent to me from fans and friends all over the country. Thanks to fan club members Kris Larabee, Judy Hamilton, and Amy Hudson for […]
Bill Anderson celebrates 60 years with the Grand Ole Opry Many of you have probably heard of country music singer, and Songwriter Hall of Famer, Bill Anderson. This month he celebrates 60 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Bill Anderson Honored On 60th Anniversary As Grand Ole Opry Member Much-loved country veteran Bill Anderson was honored by the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday (17) to mark his 60th anniversary as a member of the famous institution. Among the fellow stars taking part in the festivities were Sara Evans and Opry members Vince Gill […]
Bill Anderson Celebrates 60th Anniversary As Opry member The Grand Ole Opry honored Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson on his 60th anniversary as an Opry member Saturday evening. Anderson made his Opry debut just a few weeks before his 21st birthday and became an official Opry member less than three years later on […]
Bill Anderson celebrates 60th anniversary as Grand Ole Opry member NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson celebrated his 60th anniversary as an Opry member on Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry. Anderson made his Opry debut just weeks before his 21st birthday and became an official Opry member less […]
Bill Anderson Celebrates 60 Years On The Grand Ole Opry It is not all politics here at Caffeinated Politics. This blog has always been home to the wide array of interests that make life delightful. From books, space, radio, and yes, the Grand Ole Opry. As such, it is time to post about Bill Anderson’s […]
60 Years Later, Bill Anderson Recalls His Grand Ole Opry Invite A Grand Ole Opry invitation didn’t come with nearly as much pageantry and attention in 1961 as it does today, but it brought the same level of emotion. Bill Anderson – who celebrates his 60th anniversary as a member on Saturday (July 17) in […]