ANDERSON TREATS FANS TO TWO SHOWS INSTEAD OF ONE!
When Bill Anderson performed Friday during the festival at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds he did two shows instead of one.
There was standing room only in Century Hall and people were still coming -- so they opened and filled the Hall of '76 next door for a second show, Everhart said.
"That's never happened," Everhart said. "It was pretty incredible for us." more!
(Sentinel photo by Beverly Van Buskirk)
WHISPERING BILL STILL DRAWING CROWDS
Country music has evolved dramatically in the five-decade career of singer/songwriter Bill Anderson.
"The music has such a broader appeal today," he said from his home in Nashville. "It's no longer crying in my beer, little darlin', since you ran off with my dog, my horse, and my truck and I sure miss my dog."
Anderson continues to draw crowds to performances, including one on Sept. 3 in Le Mars, Iowa. He attributes his popularity to the accessibility that fans have to music through such social media sites as YouTube, Facebook and iTunes.
WHISPERIN' BILL VISITS ON WGN
Bill Anderson will be visiting with his longtime friends STEVE & JOHNNIE on WGN Radio Tuesday night, August 24th, (technically it's Wednesday morning!)starting at approximately 12:15am.
It's been several years since Bill has done this show, so there should be lots of good conversation to enjoy! Should last about 30 minutes.
If you can't get WGN (720-AM) on your radio, just google WGN RADIO for numerous online options.
COUNTRY MUSIC VIDEO CHALLENGE
Opry.com has launched a new interactive game and not only is it fun, but it’s also for a good cause! The Country Music Video Challenge features video clips of Opry performances – including Bill Anderson – followed by questions about those clips and the artists featured in them. Plus, Opry Presenting Sponsor Humana® has pledged to pay $1 for each of the first 25,000 fans who play the game.
In addition to showing off your country music trivia mettle and assisting with continuing flood relief efforts, by playing the game you will also be entered to win one-of-a-kind Challenge prizes, including an autographed Gibson guitar, $500 cash, and a trip to Nashville including VIP tickets to the Opry!
Go to oprychallenge.com to check the game out for yourself. Be warned … it can be addictive!
WIN BILL'S NEW CD AND BOOK
Ten lucky readers of Country Weekly Magazine will have an opportunity to win a free copy of Bill's new CD "Songwriter", along with his latest book "Letters To My Fans", by entering their sweepstakes in the July 26th issue, on sale the week of July 19th.
Look for CW's contest on their "Scoop" page or visit them online at www.countryweekly.com
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