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Country Legend Bill Anderson Shares Update After 'Freak Accident'

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Country legend Bill Anderson shared an update after canceling a performance because of “a freak accident.”

Anderson, 87, was scheduled to take the stage on Saturday night (August 16) at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. On Monday (August 18), he explained in a statement shared on his website that he’s “doing fine” after the accident.

“I appreciate your concern, but I’m here to let you know I’m doing fine. It was a freak accident where I simply twisted or tore some ligaments or muscles or something in the back of my left leg trying to climb into bed, and I fell to the floor unable to walk,” Anderson said. “I was in excruciating pain and had to cancel a songwriting appointment with T. Graham Brown on Friday, the Opry on Saturday, and an appearance at the State Fair for WSM on Sunday. If you know me, you know how much it bothers me to go back on any commitment I may have made.

“Thanks to a bunch of ice packs and pain pills I’m feeling much better today, and hopefully this will all be behind me shortly,” he added. “Thanks for your thoughts and prayers and most of all for caring.”

Anderson, nicknamed “Whisperin’ Bill,” is known for “Still,” “Po’ Folks,” and “Mama Sang a Song” and more throughout his decades-long career in country music. Anderson is part of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and is the longest-serving member of the Grand Ole Opry. He celebrated his 64th Opry anniversary over the summer. Anderson said at that time, “more than anything, it’s just a blessing to be up here for more than 64 years. Thank you to the fans and the Opry for supporting me all this time.”


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