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One of the Greatest Men in Country Music, the Grand Ole Opry’s Longest-Serving Member; “Whisperin’ Bill Turns 89 (Grand Ole Opry Longest Serving Member Spiking)

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One of the Greatest Men in Country Music, the Grand Ole Opry’s Longest-Serving Member; “Whisperin’ Bill Turns 89 (Grand Ole Opry Longest Serving Member Spiking)
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The country music legend known as "Whisperin' Bill," once ranked among the 100 greatest men of country music, turns 89 today, Nov. 1, and more than six decades into his career, he's still making history.

Born James William Anderson III in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1937, Anderson grew up in Georgia and went on to become one of the most prolific songwriters country music has ever seen. His famous nickname comes from his soft, conversational singing style, which became his signature sound.

Anderson joined the Grand Ole Opry on July 15, 1961. This year, the Opry celebrated his 65th anniversary as a member, a milestone no other singer has ever reached, making him the longest-serving member in the show's history. Opry executive producer Dan Rogers marked the occasion by calling the Opry Anderson's home for 65 years.

His career on the charts is just as remarkable. Since 1958, Anderson has charted more than 80 singles on Billboard's country chart, with seven reaching No. 1. Those include "Mama Sang a Song" (1962), "Still" (1963), "I Get the Fever" (1966), "For Loving You" with Jan Howard (1967), "My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)" (1969), "World of Make Believe" (1974) and "Sometimes" with Mary Lou Turner (1976).

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