Bill Anderson (singer)
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Anderson performing at the Grand Ole Opry November 26, 2006
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James William Anderson III |
| Also known as | Whisperin' Bill Anderson |
| Born | November 1, 1937 |
| Origin | Columbia, South Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Country, Nashville sound, Bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, television personality |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Labels | TNT Decca/MCA Southern Tracks Swanee Festival Curb |
| Associated acts | Jan Howard, Dolly Parton, Mary Lou Turner, Ray Price, Connie Smith |
| Website | Bill Anderson Official Site |
James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937), known as Bill Anderson, is an American country music singer, songwriter and television personality. He has been a member in long standing of the weekly Grand Ole Opry radio program and stage performance in Nashville, Tennessee. He has released more than 40 studio albums and has reached No. 1 on the country charts seven times: "Mama Sang a Song" (1962), "Still" (1963), "I Get the Fever" (1966), "For Loving You" (with Jan Howard, 1967), "My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)" (1969), "World of Make Believe" (1974), and "Sometimes" (with Mary Lou Turner, 1976). Twenty-nine more of his singles have reached the top ten.
One of the most successful songwriters in country music history, Anderson is also a popular singer, earning the nickname "Whisperin' Bill" for his soft vocal style and occasional spoken narrations. Artists who have recorded his material include Ray Price, Wanda Jackson, Connie Smith, Lynn Anderson, Jim Reeves, Conway Twitty, Eddy Arnold, Roy Clark, Con Hunley, Lefty Frizzell, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, and George Strait.
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