1) Do you know whether or not Circle TV will broadcast the TV portion of the Opry when it resumes the regular shows? Or will Gaylord Entertainment allow it to be done? The Circle Network is owned by the same people who own the Opry, so, yes, you can expect to see Opry shows on […]
1) During the COVID-19 lockdown, I’ve read where several country and gospel artists have been performing at drive-in theaters. Is that something you would consider doing? Been there and done that. I played my first drive-in theater show in Decatur, Georgia, when I was 15-years old. My band and I set up on top of […]
1) My question to you is how big of a part does gospel music play in your shows? Meaning do you include gospel music in each concert you do? It’s been so long since we’ve done a live concert that I almost don’t remember. But, seriously, yes, I always try to include a gospel song. […]
1) Will the song, “I Wonder If God Likes Country Music” you have sung with John Conlee ever be available to purchase on Amazon Music? No. John and I only sang this on Country’s Family Reunion. But I recorded the song with Roy Acuff many years ago, and it’s available on my “Nothin’ But Hits” […]
1) How do you feel Ken Burns’ documentary did in telling the history of country music? Was there anything it didn’t focus on enough, something that received too much attention, any information that was inaccurate, or was it an accurate representation of country music history? It’s a monumental task to try and condense 100-years of […]
1) What role did you play on the soap operas? I watched them once in a blue moon when I got a day off work but I never saw you. And where do you get all that energy? Do you have some special foods you are keeping secret? I played the role of Bill Anderson, […]
1) My question is about Miss Jan Howard. How is she doing? Is she still doing Opry performances or has she retired? Jan’s health has not permitted her to perform for some time now, but in spite of a few limitations, she seems to be doing all right. Last time I saw her she was […]
1) I just received your book, “I Hope You’re Living As High On The Hog As The Pig You Turned Out To Be” which I am enjoying. I was wondering why you never turned that title into a country song. It sure sounds like one to me. Funny you should say that, because when I […]
1) When I first started learning to play guitar years ago the first song I wanted to learn was, “Cincinnati, Ohio,” due to the fact that I live just north of Cincinnati. I love hearing you sing it as well as Connie Smith’s cover. I wanted to ask what inspired you to write “Cincinnati, Ohio?” I […]
ASK BILL!1) Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to help others understand the music business. We all appreciate it. My question is, after you write a song and have it copyrighted, how do you pitch it to an artist to record it? I’m not able to drive all over the place […]