Bill Anderson is one of the most successful songwriters in country music history. Although born in South Carolina, he was raised around Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, having worked his way through college as a disc jockey on nearby radio stations. Anderson is also a popular singer, earning the nickname "Whisperin' Bill" for his soft vocal style and occasional spoken narrations. In 2001, he was inducted in Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. He has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1961.
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