(NEXSTAR) – Renowned singer, songwriter, and country music legend Bill Anderson experienced a “freak accident” last week, leading to the cancellation of several plans, he recently disclosed.
In a note shared on the “Bill’s Journal” part of his site, Anderson, 87, addressed fans who seemingly showed concern for his condition after he canceled an Aug. 16 performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
“I appreciate your concern, but I’m here to let you know I’m doing fine,” the message says. “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 mishap not only led Anderson to cancel his Opry appearance but also a “songwriting appointment” with fellow country star T. Graham Brown and a scheduled appearance at the Tennessee State Fair.
Anderson said he was in “excruciating pain” immediately following his injury but was better as of Monday.
“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,” he explained. “Thanks for your thoughts and prayers and most of all for caring.”
As of Friday, Anderson had no upcoming appearances under the “Shows” section of his official website.
Known as “Whisperin’ Bill,” Anderson is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2023, he was also recognized as the Grand Ole Opry’s longest-serving member, having first been inducted in 1961.
