What happened to Bill Anderson? Country star reveals “freak accident” prompted Grand Ole Opry cancellation

Bill Anderson is currently on the mend after having injured his left leg while trying to climb into bed.

According to Fox News, the country star issued an update about his health after shocking fans by announcing the cancellation of his performance at the Grand Ole Opry last weekend. Per the outlet, Anderson, who is also the longest-serving member of the Grand Ole Opry, has since revealed that he had to take a step back from all commitments due to a "freak accident". He penned on his official website on Monday:

"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."

The singer-songwriter, 87, was expected to perform alongside a star-studded lineup including T. Graham Brown, Kylie Morgan, Jordan Davis, Monte Warden, Don Schlitz, Wyatt Ellis, and the Opry Square Dancers. The performance was to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday.

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Bill Anderson addressed the concerns that fans and people have been having after the cancellation of the Grand Ole Opry. He begins by stating:

"Many of you have been reaching out to me and members of my team since the announcement was made that I wouldn’t be keeping my scheduled appearance on the Grand Ole Opry this past Saturday night. I appreciate your concern, but I’m here to let you know I’m doing fine."

In his post on his website, Bill Anderson elaborated on how he accidentally injured himself, was unable to walk. In addition to the Grand Ole Opry, the singer also revealed that he had to cancel another scheduled songwriting appointment the previous day.

"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."

However, the singer-songwriter has since clarified that he is now doing far better:

"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. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers and most of all for caring."

According to The New York Post, Bill Anderson is widely regarded as a pioneer in talk-singing, a country song subgenre. He debuted his last EP in September 2024, “Forevermore”.

As for his role in the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary, Bill Anderson kicked off the year with a performance at the Ryman Auditorium as well as at the NBC anniversary special in March. Just last month, he celebrated his 64th anniversary of becoming an Opry member. Anderson quipped on his website about his recent performances:

"I would have thought nothing of appearing on three Opry shows in five days back in the day, but when it was over, I realized we are not 'back in the day' anymore!"

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