Bill Anderson biography
Bill Anderson is an American country singer, songwriter, television personality, producer, and author. He is best known by his nickname ‘Whispering Bill Anderson’ by music critics and writers.
Bill went to school in University of Georgia and graduated in journalism. He made his way through college as a DJ at radio stations. Anderson started playing and writing songs at age 19, while in high school. Furthermore, he composed ‘City Lights’ and started to break into the music industry.
Anderson got a record deal with Decca Records and began releasing hit after hit. Some of his hit songs include Po’Folks, Mama Sang A Song, The Tips Of My Fingers, 8X10 and Still. His compositions have been recorded by different musical talents such as Ray Price, Porter Wagoner, James Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Ivory Joe Hunter, Kitty Wells, Faron Young, Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin and Walter Brennan.
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Anderson hosted a country music game show on The Nashville Network called Fandango for 6 years. Furthermore, he was later interviewed on a show called Opry Backstage. He also served as a co-producer for another TNN show called You Can Be A Star.
Furthermore, Bill has regularly appeared as a guest star on major television shows like The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Match Game, Family Feud, and Hee Haw. Bill also hosted the show ‘Bill Anderson Visits With The Legends’ on XM Satellite Radio for 7 years. Anderson also hosted Country’s Family Reunion on RFD-TV.
Bill was inducted into the Songwriters of All Genres Hall of Fame in 2018. He became the second recipient of the Nashville Songwriters’ Association’s Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award. He’s touring and recording music. Furthermore, he released the CD ‘Anderson’ in 2019. Bear Family Records also released Bill’s first box set named Bill Anderson.
Bill Anderson Age
How old is Bill Anderson? Account It is 84 years in November 2021. He was born James William Anderson III about November 1, 1937, in Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America. In addition, Bill celebrates his birthday on November 1 of each year.
Bill Anderson Height | Weight
Anderson is approximately height of 1.71 m and weighs 68kg.
Bill Anderson’s Family
Anderson born to Isabel and James William Anderson Jr.. and raised in Decatur, Georgia. Bill’s father was an insurance agent and his mother was a housewife. He is the eldest of two children. His sister is called Elizabeth Anderson and was born two years after Bill’s birth.
Bill Anderson Wife | Children
Anderson was married twice and divorced from both marriages. He took married for his first wife Bette Anderson in 1959 and they divorced in 1969. Anderson married his second wife Becky Anderson in 1997 and they divorced in 1999.
Anderson was blessed with three children, a boy and two girls. jamey Anderson, Jenni Andersonand Terri Anderson. Furthermore, he has eight grandchildren.
Bill Anderson Net Worth
Anderson have an estimate net worth of $6 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a country singer, songwriter, television personality, producer and author.