Artists

Bill Anderson

Birth Name: James Williams Anderson III

Birthplace:  Columbia, South Carolina

Birth Date: Nov 1st, 1937

Previous Occupation: Disc-Jockey

Nickname: Whispering Bill Anderson

Signature Song: Still (1966)

Grand Old Opry Induction: July 15, 1961

Years Active:  1958- Present

     Born on November 1, 1937, in Columbia, South Carolina, Anderson was raised in different parts of Georgia. While earning a degree of journalism from Henry W. Grady College, Anderson eventually landed a job at  WJJC-AM. During this time, at age 19, Anderson wrote the hit song "City Lights". "City Lights" was recorded by Ray Price, who then turned it into a #1 hit in 1958. Anderson later found out that Mr.Ray Price originally heard the song on the radio by Dave Rich while golfing with Ernest Tubb. After listening closely, Tubb turned to Price and said "Son, you need to cover that one". Initially Price felt he already had a hit on the way (Invitation to the Blues) and didn't need "City Lights". For unknown reasons, Price eventually recorded the song .

  Once Bill Anderson's "City Lights" hit #1, he took advantage of the big break and moved to Nashville Tennessee where he signed with Decca Records in 1959. His first chart hit came with 1959's "That's What It's Like to Be Lonesome," and he had his first top ten entry with 1960's "Tip of My Fingers." Bill Anderson eventually accumulated numerous hits, which he is still known for today, such as "Po' Folks" (No.9 in 1961), "Mama Sang a Song" (his first No. 1, from 1962), "8 X 10" (No. 2, 1963), "I Get The Fever (No.1 in 1966). Anderson recorded his biggest hit and signature song, the partly spoken ballad "Still," in 1963, and it not only topped the country charts, but crossed over as well. The song climbed to No. 8 on the pop chart, as well as No. 3 on the adult contemporary chart. 

     Today, Anderson continues to tour and record, making special appearance on "The Grand Old Opry". 

 Still by Bill Anderson

    (My personal favourite) 

      Bright Lights & Country Music by Bill Anderson

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Anderson_(singer)

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Lynn Anderson

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Birth Name: Lynn Rene Anderson

Birthplace:  Grand Forks, North Dakota

Birth Date: Sept 26, 1947

Signature Song: Rose Garden (1970)

Years Active:  1966- Present

    Lynn Anderson; the daughter of country songwriters Liz and Casey Anderson was born on September 26th, 1947 in Grand Fork North Dakota. Her mother Liz Anderson wrote "All My Friends Are Gonna Be Strangers", which became a top 10 hit in 1965. Subsequently, Liz Anderson signed a record deal as a recording artist with RCA Victor that same year. When following her mother to Nashville, Anderson had a informal sing-along at a local hotel room where country stars Merle Haggard and Freddie Hart were present. One of the people also present at the sing-along, was Slim Williamson, owner of Chart Records. Once Williamson heard Lynn Anderson's talent, he invited her to record for his label. She began recording for Chart in 1966.

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     It wasn't until her third release that she charted a single named "Ride, Ride, Ride" in 1966. A year later, "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)"  hit No.5.  After several other hits, Anderson became a regular performer on "The Lawrence Welk Show", which widened her popularity even more. In 1970, Anderson signed with Columbia Records which released her major hit and signature song "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden". After Rose Garden, Anderson's career took off, scoring another 10 No.1 hits, and charting dozens more songs. Anderson's latest recording was "Cowgirl II" which was released on Showboat Records in March 2010. Today, Lynn Anderson continues to entertain thousands, as she tours regularly.

(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden

 (My personal favourite) 

      If I Kiss You by Lynn Anderson