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William Hillyard Anderson (October 12, 1911 – December 28, 1997) was an American producer best known for his work with The Walt Disney Company. He also served on the company's Board of Directors from 1960 to 1984.
For seven years he hosted the acclaimed “Bill Anderson Visits With The Legends” show on XM satellite radio, and for 23-years headlined the Country’s Family Reunion series on RFD-TV. Bill Anderson’s first autobiography, “Whisperin’ Bill,” was published in 1989 and made bestseller lists all across the south.
James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937), known professionally as Bill Anderson, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television host. His soft-spoken singing voice was given the nickname "Whispering Bill" by music critics and writers.
Bill Anderson continues to paint a broad stroke across the Nashville music scene. He has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1961 and performs there regularly. He continues to tour and to record, his latest releases being the self-descriptive, Songwriter and the critically acclaimed Life.
Dec 3, 2021 · Thursday night the great Whispering Bill Anderson was celebrated at the opening of his new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. Titled As Far As I Can See , the exhibit features memorabilia including Anderson’s stage-wear, lyric sheets, awards, and many other unique pieces.
bill anderson receives dr. DAVID GODBOLD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BILL ANDERSON RELEASES SENTIMENTAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR “THE COUNTRY I GREW UP WITH” (SONG FEATURING BOBBY BARE, JIMMY FORTUNE, VINCE GILL, WILLIE NELSON)
Jul 6, 2023 · The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson as the longest-serving Opry member in the show’s history on Saturday, July 22. Anderson, one of the most awarded songwriters in the history of country music and a highly successful performer in his own right, was inducted in the Opry family on July 15, 1961.
