1) What advice would you give to somebody who wants to write songs? It would depend on what that person had in mind. If they wanted to write strictly for their own enjoyment, I’d say pick an idea, put together a chord structure on guitar or keyboard, and go for it. But if they have […]
1) Eddie Stubbs retired recently. As you know, he was an Opry stage announcer as well as a DJ on WSM. Many years ago, he was the fiddle player for the Johnson Mountain Boys. Is Eddie the only Opry stage announcer who also performed on the Opry stage? That’s an interesting question, and I […]
1) One of my all-time favorite albums is your duet album with Jan Howard called “Bill And Jan Or Jan And Bill.” The album is filled with such a terrific mix of country songs. Do you have any special memories of recording this particular album?Oh boy, I sure do! Jan and I had done so […]
1) How come the music business won’t sign singing talent that is over 50-years old to a record deal? Why are they so prejudiced? The record companies aren’t prejudiced, but when they invest money and sign an artist to a contract they have to look at the long haul. They have a much better […]
ASK BILL! span>1) I just came across the song “Double S” on my playlist. What was your inspiration for writing that song? I was on the bus killing time between a matinee and a nighttime show when the idea struck me. I was making the band laugh by seeing how many words I could come […]
1) To start off the year here’s a question a friend asked me: If you were able to meet your 18 year old self – what 3 words of advice would you give to him? That’s an interesting question. Let’s see…when I was 18-years old I was going to school every morning, working at a […]
1) I am curious…are you the current longest running member of the Grand Ole Opry? No, there are probably several Opry members who can run longer than I can. Oh, wait….you mean have I been at the Opry the longest, right? No, Stonewall Jackson joined the show in the late fifties, and I didn’t come […]
1) On some of the Country’s Family Reunion shows they show the guests signing posters during the break. Are any of these posters available or were they just for the guests to pass among themselves? The posters originally had a two-fold purpose: A copy was given as a souvenir to each artist who participated in […]
1) I have been a huge fan of yours for most of my 52 years. In all those years I have never recalled your coming to British Columbia, Canada. Don’t you like us? Of course I like you, and I happen to think British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I […]
1) I enjoy watching old episodes of “Family Feud” when Richard Dawson was the host. I notice he always mentions you whenever he has a family from Nashville. I’m wondering if you stayed in touch with him after “Family Feud” ended and before Mr. Dawson died? Richard and I became good friends during his days […]