For an artist who’s achieved nearly every industry honor, and continues to be revered by his peers and adored by his fans, Country Music Hall of Famer and Longest-Serving Grand Ole Opry Member Bill Anderson accepted another prominent honor this week to add to his mantel. The Tennessee Songwriters Association International bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to Anderson at Harken Hall this week.
Songwriter Bobby Tomberlin (“One More Day” Diamond Rio) gave a rousing performance of a few of Anderson’s treasure trove of hits Anderson has penned over the past 70 years, and Danny Wells (“Check Yes or No” George Strait) presented the honor during the event.
“I have been trying to write songs for most of my adult life, so to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, especially from other songwriters, is a very special and humbling honor. My sincere appreciation to the members of TSAI for recognizing me with such a meaningful award,” Bill Anderson shared.
Recently, Anderson was part of NBC’s Opry 100 special, which aired on Wednesday, March 19 and is available to stream now on Peacock. Last fall, Anderson was awarded the Dr. David Godbold Lifetime Achievement Award by the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame. He was inducted by the organization in 1994, and is the first Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. In 2022, Anderson received a GRAMMY® nomination as an artist in the Best American Roots Performance category for his collaboration “Someday It’ll All Make Sense” (Bluegrass Version) with Dolly Parton.
