Bill Anderson Gives Health Update After Accident

Country music legend Bill Anderson shared an important health update on Monday, explaining that a “freak accident” forced him to cancel a special performance.

“Hello Gang: Since I announced last Saturday night that it wasn’t scheduled for the Grand Ole Opry, many of you reached out to me and my team,” Anderson noted in his statement, which he posted on his website.

He expressed gratitude for the concern, saying, “I appreciate your thoughts, but I’m doing well. It was a strange accident where I twisted or tore some ligaments or muscles behind my left leg and fell on the floor while trying to climb onto the bed, which left me unable to walk.”

Anderson elaborated on the pain he experienced after this unexpected incident, noting that he had commitments to fulfill, saying, “I was in so much pain, and I had to appear at a songwriting appointment with T. Graham Brown on Friday, the Opry on Saturday, and the WSM State Fair on Sunday.”

He addressed the fans directly, saying, “If you know me, you know how important it is for me to fulfill every commitment I might have made.”

Despite the challenges, he wrapped up his message on a hopeful note, preparing for a return to the stage. “Lots of ice packs and painkillers made me feel much better today. Hopefully, this will be behind me soon,” the 87-year-old star shared.

He concluded with heartfelt thanks for the fans’ support, saying, “Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and, most importantly, your compassion. Love to everyone…” However, he did not mention a specific date for his return.