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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.
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.
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Although Bill was born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. [2] 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. Eventually, he landed a job at the Atlanta Constitution.
His composition “City Lights,” written when he was just 19 years old, while working in Commerce, Georgia at WJJC Radio 1270 AM, was recorded by Ray Price in 1958 and went all the way to the top of the country charts. Anderson took full advantage of his big break, moving to Nashville and landing a record contract of his own with Decca. [3]
1959 – 1978: Career as a Country music singer
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.
Biography & career
Rise to fame
Although Bill was born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. [2] 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. Eventually, he landed a job at the Atlanta Constitution.
His composition “City Lights,” written when he was just 19 years old, while working in Commerce, Georgia at WJJC Radio 1270 AM, was recorded by Ray Price in 1958 and went all the way to the top of the country charts. Anderson took full advantage of his big break, moving to Nashville and landing a record contract of his own with Decca. [3]
1959 – 1978: Career as a Country music singer
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The Definitive Collection
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Whispering Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits
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Greatest Songs
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The Best Of Bill Anderson
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strajnic
...little old fashioned.....but that's all right......
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bigfanofmusic
Great singer, excellent songwriter. It was he who discovered Connie Smith, got her signed to RCA Victor Records and wrote most of the songs/hits for her.
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steamboat58
I think he was a great singer. Love Still and Po Folks.
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davidn87
Can't believe he has so few listeners & plays!
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