His 1959 music was a big hit in the world. Watch the video for Still from Bill Anderson's Whispering Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. His 1998 release, Fine Wine, was produced by Steve Wariner and released on Warner Brothers' Reprise/Nashville label. After graduating from college, he got his first job in the newspaper Atlanta Constitution. He managed his way through college as a DJ on radio stations. Among the highlights were the number ones "I Get the Fever" (1966), "For Loving You" (a 1967 duet with regular partner Jan Howard), "My Life (Throw It Away if I Want To)" (1969), "World of Make Believe" (1974), and "Sometimes" (1976). On his 1971 release, Always Remember, Greg Adams of Allmusic commented that it "confounds expectations" for delivering original vocal performances of songs first cut by Kris Kristofferson and Kenny Rogers. Wolff also noted that many of his recordings included a combination of both "singing and recitation". I love you Bill, Still. According to a Facebook post from Anderson, he and Salas first met when she was 19 and married to his guitar player. [49] Its corresponding studio effort, Love& Other Sad Stories, reached number 37 on the Billboard country albums list. Some of these awards include Audience Awards of 1993, Chaplin Award, Jury Award, Academy country music awards, and others. It was his son telling him that a friend had called to offer his . [23] "Still" became the biggest single of his recording career. Both songs (including his own version of "City Lights") attracted little attention. [123] The pair separated in 1968 and officially divorced in 1969. By that point, Anderson was working often with a new duet partner, Mary Lou Turner. I am mesmerized. [35] Steve Huey of Allmusic called his voice "airy" and "gentle". Wariner had another hit in 1999 with another Anderson composition titled "Two Teardrops". In 1964, Connie Smith had her first major hit with his composition "Once a Day". Tell your friends about how they can see clips of awesome Classic Country music and lifestyles here on our FREE YouTube page - www.youtube.com/countryroadtv . [37] He also started his own television program called The Bill Anderson Show, which was taped in Canada and Nashville. [15][74] The following year, Jean Shepard recorded Anderson's "Slippin Away". [10] In his freshman year, he pledged the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. This net worth has been amassed from his work as a songwriter, singer, and television personality. Bill Anderson Death Fact Check Bill is alive and kicking and is currently 85 years old. [120] He then partnered with the vice president to help franchise the company. [130], As a songwriter, Anderson has composed a variety of material. As the decade progressed his style moved towards the Countrypolitan sub-genre of country music, with songs such as "I Can't Wait Any Longer". [135] In November 2002, BMI named him its first country songwriting icon, placing him alongside R&B artists Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and James Brown as the only recipients of that award. The pair married in December 1959. Her crossover signature recording, "Rose Garden," was a number one hit in the United States and internationally.She charted five number one and 18 top-ten singles on the Billboard country songs chart. He currently hosts Bill Anderson Visits With The Legends on XM satellite radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj82had-3O0. After the release of another holiday album, No Place Like Home on Christmas,[62] he released a third gospel project in 2004, Softly & Tenderly. His first chart hit came with 1959's "That's What It's Like to Be Lonesome," and he had his first Top Ten entry with 1960's "Tip of My Fingers." Maybe you know about Bill Anderson very well But do you know how old and tall is he, and what is his net worth in 2023? "[117] In 1975, he bought a radio station in Provo, Utah, called KIXX. The two reconnected following Anderson's second divorce. "Even as it stood, my little foray into the restaurant business wiped out a large chunk of my life's savings", he later said. 1 spot, the longest by any female Country music singer. If you are patient enough, you will reach your goals. In the 1970s, Anderson continued having major hits as a recording artist as well. John David Anderson (born December 13, 1954) [2] is an American country music singer and songwriter with a successful career that has lasted more than 40 years. Rise to fameAlthough Bill was born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. [55] The album's title track was issued as a single, but did not chart in any Billboard music publications. Bills second book, a humorous look at the music business titled, I Hope Youre Living As High On The Hog As The Pig You Turned Out To Be, was published in 1993 and is currently in its fourth printing. "This is an album that begins with what sounds like a pervert and ends with an effect described as frightening. In 1995, Billboard magazine named four Bill Anderson compositions City Lights, Once A Day, Still, and Mama Sang A Song among the Top 20 Country Songs of the past 35-years. His first singles with TNL label was a big failure, but this did not define his level of success. Songs including "Love Is a Sometimes Thing", "All the Lonely Women in the World" and "World of Make Believe" became major hits. 1s and Top 10s during that period of time. Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! He also won a Dove award for co-writing the Country/Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, Jonah, Job, and Moses for the Oak Ridge Boys, plus the CMA Vocal Event of the Year, Too Country, recorded by Brad Paisley, George Jones, Buck Owens, and Bill himself. He has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1961 and performs there regularly. He was dropped from his record label in the early 1980s and began a brief career in television which included hosting the game shows The Better Sex and Fandango. [51] Anderson's sales success began to decline following the release of "I Can't Wait Any Longer". In reviewing the song, Konc commented that it was "packed full of unforgettable images" related to "heartbreak, addiction and loss". Bill Anderson is a popular songwriter, country music singer and television personality from America. [14] However, the success brought by Ray Price's version of "City Lights" led Anderson to frequent Nashville, Tennessee. His songs were being notably recorded by other artists. "Still" is a 1963 single by Bill Anderson. [114], Anderson appeared as himself in the February 15, 1965, episode of To Tell the Truth, receiving two of the four possible votes. The record was also released in the United Kingdom with a different track list. Bills second wife is Becky Anderson. Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States James William (Bill) Anderson III (born November 1, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is also a two-time game show host, most notably for his role as the host of Fandango on TNN. In his autobiography, he commented, "I've tried to become a businessman a couple of times when I should have kept right on pickin' and grinnin'. Anderson was raised in Decatur, Georgia, and began composing songs while in high school. He joined Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and mass communication, where he graduated. At first, he worked with the TNT label, but his music failed. She highlighted 2004's "Whiskey Lullaby" as an example. City lights, which are a composition written by Bill during his time in WJJC-AM in Georgia, were produced and recorded by Ray Price and Mickey Gilley. The song climbed to No. When Anderson relaunched his songwriting career, his compositions became major hits for artists such as, 19631976: "Still" and further career success, 19771989: Countrypolitan shift and new changes, 1992present: Return to songwriting and collaborations with others, If You Can Live with It (I Can Live Without It), Which Bridge to Cross (Which Bridge to Burn), Bill Anderson Sings for "All the Lonely Women in the World", Every Time I Turn the Radio On/Talk to Me Ohio, "Bill Anderson Bows First Country Album in Four Years", "NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Joe Nichols Leads Highlights of 2007", "Bill Anderson Is Always a Songwriter At-Heart", "Review: Bill Anderson compelling on 72nd career studio album 'Anderson', "Bill Anderson To Release New Album 'As Far As I Can See: The Best Of' In June", "Bill Anderson Renews Publishing Deal With Sony/ATV Music Publishing", "Jan Howard chart history Country songs", "Bill Anderson's Career Comes Full Circle", "Bill Anderson Drops 73rd Album, Zoom-Writes With Brad Paisley", "Nashville royalty Bill Anderson to bring impressive song catalog to Savannah Center", "Bill Anderson discusses triumphant return in new autobiography", "Past Winners and Nominees: Bill Anderson", "Career Full of Opportunities For "Fandango's' Bill Anderson", "The wife of country music singer Bill Anderson suffered", "Bill Anderson Charged With Domestic Assault", "Vickie Salas, Bill Anderson's 'Longtime Companion', Dies", "Bill Anderson's Longtime Companion Vickie Salas Dies", "A Q&A with Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Bill Anderson", "Bill Anderson to Revisit 60 Years of Hits on Upcoming Album", "100 Greatest Men of Country Music: Bill Anderson: #27", "Bill Anderson: Country Music Hall of Fame", "BMI Celebrates Country Music at Awards Ceremony", "Bill Anderson Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame", "100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time", "ACM Winners and Nominees Bill Anderson", "Bill Anderson: Songwriters Hall of Fame", Bill Anderson at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Discography of American Historical Recordings, The Bill Anderson Story: His Greatest Hits, When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back, I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Anderson_(singer)&oldid=1130354313, Country musicians from Georgia (U.S. state), Singer-songwriters from Georgia (U.S. state), Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "The Men That Corrupted Hadleyburg", Two episodes: "Grand Ole Opry Part One" and "Grand Ole Opry Part Two", Best Country Song for "Cold Hard Facts of Life", Vocal Event of the Year for "Too Country", This page was last edited on 29 December 2022, at 19:32. I always loved to hear him sing,he is the best I think.I am trying to find a C D with the song still.It is a great song.Thanks. He was released from jail the same day. When Anderson was 19 years old, he wrote his first song City Lights while he was working at the WJJC-AM radio station. [105] Strait's version was released as a single in 2006 and reached number one on the country chart that September. [32] His 1966 studio release reached number one on the same chart. He helped bring her to Nashville, where she recorded several demonstration tapes that were heard by producers at RCA Victor Records. These albums were also successful. He even became a DJ in the WGAU and started songwriting and performing. She had major hits with the Anderson-penned "Count Your Blessings, Woman", "I Still Believe in Love" and "Bad Seed". Lynn Rene Anderson (September 26, 1947 - July 30, 2015) was an American country singer and television personality. Bill has produced a minimum of 40 albums and numerous singles. Anderson has also been performing on the stage at Nashville, Tennessee, for over the last ten years. [13] During his first summer out of college, he got a job working as a rock and roll DJ at WGAU in Athens, Georgia. Well, if your all set, here is what I know. [77] Anderson also wrote solo hits for his duet partner, Jan Howard, in the 1960s. How about his height and weight, moreover his net worth? [1] Anderson's first studio release of the decade was 1992's Country Music Heaven, issued on Curb Records. In addition, Anderson signed off on allowing the company to use his photos and signatures to endorse their products. Since 1997, Bill has also hosted a television series on RFD-TV, Countrys Family Reunion, a show where legendary country stars sit alongside both their peers and newcomers to the industry, singing their songs and swapping their stories. [31] His success led Decca to record and release studio albums with more frequency. Vickie Sallis and singer/songwriter Bill Anderson arrives . [54] Four singles were spawned from the album that became minor country hits between 1984 and 1987. After signing with Decca in 1959, he then left TNT. James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937), known professionally as Bill Anderson, is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer.Bill Anderson (singer) Bill Anderson; Years active: 1957-present: Spouse(s) [115] He remained with Fandango until 1989. pp. On February 15, 1965, Bill appearedalong with two imposterson the game show, To Tell The Truth, challenging the panel to determine the real Bill Anderson. According to the affidavit read at the beginning of his segment, Bill was at the time generally considered to be the top composer of country music in the nation. Only two of the four panelists successfully identified Bill. [30] He scheduled more concert engagements and made as much as $500 per gig. [6], Anderson had dabbled with journalism before enrolling in university. In 2002, Broadcast Music, Inc. named Anderson its first country music songwriting Icon, placing him alongside R&B legends Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and James Brown as the only recipients of that prestigious award. In November 2007, "Give It Away" won the Country Music Association Song of the Year, an award that goes to the songwriters, Bill Anderson being a co-writer. Wolff also noted that other songs exemplified "anti-establishment attitudes" while other songs focused on themes that were "desperately bleak". Bill Anderson Greatest hits - Best Of Bill Anderson Playlist - Country Music Hits Full Album Classic Country 159K subscribers Subscribe 671 71K views 4 years ago Bill Anderson Greatest hits. He is also the member of the longest-running radio broadcast in the history of the United States Grand Ole Opry which was founded in the year 1925. Anderson also continued recording into the 1990s. [83] However, his most successful material would be recorded by country artist, who continued recording his songs into the next decade. Bill went to school at the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in journalism. His parents are Elizabeth Smith and James William Anderson Jr. Bill attended the University of Georgia to pursue a bachelors degree in Journalism. The album "Still" also peaked at No. Anderson went to the University of Georgia to study journalism. [50], Although successful at first, Anderson's late-1970s music received negative criticism from many writers. [110] The program also featured Jan Howard (his duet partner) and The Po' Boys (his touring band). In 2020, Betts stated that Anderson's vocal style "remains subdued in the present". Hot 100 1958 "That's What It's Like to Be Lonesome" 12 - - 1960 "The Tip of My Fingers"" 7 - Country Heart Songs 1960 "Walk Out Backwards" 9 - Country Heart Songs 1961 "Po' Folks" 9 - Country Heart Songs 1962 "Mama Sang a Song" 1 89 Country Heart Songs 1962 "Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands" 14 - Still 1963 "Still"A 1 8 Still 1963 "Eight by Ten" 2 53 Bill Anderson Sings 1963 "Five Little Fingers/Easy Come, Easy Go" 5/14 - Bill Anderson Sings 1964 "Three A.M." 8 - Showcase 1965 "Certain" 12 - Showcase 1966 "Bright Lights and Country Music" 11 - Bright Lights and Country Music 1966 "I Love You Drops/Golden Guitar" 4/11 - Bright Lights and Country Music/I Love You Drops 1966 "I Know You're Married (But I Love You Still)" (w/ Jan Howard) 29 - - 1966 "I Get the Fever" 1 - I Love You Drops 1967 "Get While the Gettin's Good" 5 - Get While the Gettin's Good 1967 "No One's Gonna Hurt You Anymore" 10 - Wild Weekend 1967 "For Loving You" (w/ Jan Howard) 1 - For Loving You 1968 "Wild Weekend" 2 - Wild Weekend 1968 "Happy State of Mind" 2 - Happy State of Mind 1969 "My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)" 1 - My Life/But You Know I Love You 1969 "But You Know I Love You" 2 - My Life/But You Know I Love You 1969 "If It's All the Same to You" (w/ Jan Howard) 2 - If It's All the Same to You 1970 "Love Is a Sometimes Thing" 5 - Love Is a Sometimes Thing 1970 "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone" 6 93 Where Have All Our Heroes Gone 1970 "Someday We'll Be Together" (w/ Jan Howard) 4 - Bill and Jan or Jan and Bill 1971 "Dis-Satisfied" (w/ Jan Howard) 4 - Bill and Jan or Jan and Bill 1971 "Always Remember" 6 - Always Remember 1971 "Quits" 3 - Greatest Hits Volume 2 1972 "All the Lonely Women in the World" 5 - All the Lonely Women in the World 1972 "Don't She Look Good" 2 - Don't She Look Good 1973 "If You Can Live With It (I Can Live Without It)" 2 - Bill 1973 "Corner of My Life" 2 - Bill 1974 "World of Make Believe" 1 - Bill 1974 "Can I Come Home to You" 24 - Whispering Bill Anderson 1974 "Every Time I Turn the Radio On" 7 - Every Time I Turn the Radio On/Talk to Me Ohio 1975 "I Still Feel the Same About You" 14 - Every Time I Turn the Radio On/Talk to Me Ohio 1975 "Country D.J." [39] The latter track was a top ten hit for Howard in 1966. This huge fortune is the result of his successful career as a songwriter, singer and television personality. (born November 1, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is also a two-time game show host, most notably for his role as the host of Fandango on . The singles discography of American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson contains 84 singles, three promotional singles, 6 other charted songs and four music videos.After signing to Decca Records in 1958, Anderson released a series of early singles that became hits, reaching the top ten and 20. He attended the University of Georgia and earned a degree in journalism from the university's Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. In 1971, Cal Smith had a number one single with Anderson's "The Lord Knows I'm Drinking". Together the couple had one child. [1] He had further top ten hits with "Get While the Gettin's Good" and "No One's Gonna Hurt You Anymore". In 1965 Anderson appeared on the reality game show To Tell The Truth. [78], Anderson also wrote several hits for Connie Smith. [3] In Decatur, his father opened his own insurance agency firm, which he continued to own until his retirement. These games include The Better Sex, Fandango, and others. [109], Between 1965 and 1974, Anderson hosted his own national television series called The Bill Anderson Show. If you do not know, We have prepared this article about details of Bill Andersons short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, todays net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Bill was also the first country music singer to host a game show. I knew that night I had to get a job as a disc jockey", he recalled. Filming was later moved to the General Electric Broadcasting Facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Bill has an estimated net worth of $6 million. [46], By 1977, Anderson experienced several changes in his recording career. So yeah, I'd like to have the next generation pull out a few lines I've written and say 'yeah that's pretty clever! He grew up in different areas of Georgia. As a writer, she wrote poems and published an autobiography. Oct. 1, 1986 The wife of country music singer Bill Anderson suffered. [15] The single became a major country hit after reaching number three in December 1960. He studied journalism at the University of Georgia, with an eye toward sports writing, and worked his way through school as a radio DJ, during which time he first tried his hand at songwriting and singing. Anderson began having major hits shortly thereafter. Jan Howard, Singer and Writer of Country Hits, Dies at 91 A female star in Nashville when there weren't many others, she found success as Bill Anderson's duet partner and as a solo artist. His first marriage was to Becky Anderson. This included making national television appearances on shows such as American Bandstand, where he performed his follow-up crossover hit "810". Anderson has also written songs for many notable artists including Roy Clark, Jim Reeves, Connie Smith, George Strait, Ray Price, and many more. Anderson's 1958 composition was recorded and made a major hit by Ray Price. Author Kurt Wolff called his early compositions "cute and sentimental", citing "Po' Folks" and "I Love You Drops" to be examples of this style. Through the creation of his new album, Years, he found it again. 4, p.55 Trott, Walt (1998). In 1989, he released his first autobiography, Whisperin' Bill, via Longstreet Press. I all so LOVE TO HEAR HIM SING AND TALK !!!!!!. "Bill Anderson". [6] In 2019, The Boot further commented on Anderson's legacy: "In fact, one of the most impressive things about Anderson is his versatility: He's the soft voice behind many classic country songs, but he's also the writer or co-writer of plenty of your current favorites. [133], Writers and music critics have considered Anderson one of country music's most significant songwriters. In addition, his touring band was hired as the show's stage band. [35][1], The success of "City Lights" led Anderson to receive a contract from the Tree Writing music publishing company in Nashville. [104] The song's concept was inspired by Johnson's divorce at the time and included a spoken narration, a device that was not popular in the country genre during the mid-2000s. They divorced in 2010. Eventually, he landed a job at the Atlanta Constitution. [1] Ken Burns of PBS called him an "acclaimed singer-songwriter". [18] He is, as of 2022, the longest-standing active Opry member. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. [70] In June 2022, a compilation titled The Best of Bill Anderson: As Far as I Can See was released by MCA Nashville and included a new track featuring Dolly Parton. After signing with Decca Records, he was given the nickname of "Whisperin' Bill Anderson", due to his soft-spoken vocal performance. [20] It was also his first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 89. [121], Anderson has been married twice and has had two documented long-term relationships. The album was co-produced by Anderson and musician Mike Johnson. but it wasn't easy'), the author does justice to a powerful story", reviewers commented. This included projects of gospel and bluegrass material. Bill Anderson was born in Columbia, South Carolina in November 1937. One of the most successful songwriters in country music history, Bill Anderson was also a hugely popular singer in his own right, earning the nickname "Whispering Bill" for his gentle, airy vocal style and occasional spoken narrations. Achieving needs patience. Bill Anderson has been in two marriages throughout his life. His second marriage was to Bette Anderson. A "Still" also peaked at No. As of now, Anderson has released more than 40 studio albums, and seven of his songs have reached the number one spot in the country. Bill Anderson (singer) James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937), known professionally as Bill Anderson, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television host. Bill Anderson, whose real name is James William Anderson III, is a country song Musician, songwriter, and Television Personality. [76] During this time, he wrote two hits for Porter Wagoner, including 1964's "I'll Go Down Swinging". . His second studio LP, Bill Anderson Sings (1964), reached the top ten of the country albums chart. Wolff, Kurt. Is country music star Bill Anderson still alive? He became his high school team's pitcher and was scouted to go to the Chicago Cubs training camp. [6] His early Decca singles were entirely self-composed. The name was Sunset Park. In the recent past, he published other books majoring mostly in his music career. [138], Anderson's country-pop crossover hit from 1963 that signified his style as a recording artist and performer, Anderson's 1978 uptempo hit that exhibited a new musical shift towards. [33] Album releases were fueled by further hit singles, including "Bright Lights and Country Music", "Five Little Fingers" and "Three A.M."[15] Music writers took notice of Anderson's music success as well. Fandango was brought to Anderson's attention by the program director of WSM TV in Nashville, who believed that a country music trivia show would be successful for the network. He is a country and bluegrass singer who has been featured at the Grand Ole Opry for many years. In 2008, he was ranked 27th on Country Universe's list of the "100 Greatest Men of Country Music". Born on 12th February 1920, and shadowed by a musician father, Bill's interest in music developed when he was a young boy. She was married to country songwriter Harlan . Country icon Bill Anderson received a disturbing phone call this morning. [73] Another hit was "I Don't Love You Anymore", which was recorded by Charlie Louvin in 1964. [57] That year, his 36th studio offering entitled Fine Wine was released. Anderson accepted and joined the program the same year. [1] Anderson's longtime label was renamed to MCA Records during the same time frame. He is famously known for being a member of Ole Opry, a well-known radio program. He grew up in Griffin and Decatur, Georgia. Songwrting was the first career Anderson established before entering Country music as a singer. 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