Bill Anderson

Some very famous friends were on hand to honor him.

'Bill Anderson: As Far as I Can See' opens in early December at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Bill Anderson was inducted on July 15, 1961, just four days after he was invited.

Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?

Smile!

Anderson co-wrote this stunning, award-winning song, which Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss made famous.

As we come to the close of 2019, The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from the first half of the year.

Martina McBride, Chris Stapleton and Bill Anderson will all be featured in their own Country Music Hall of Fame exhibits in 2020.

Check 'em out!

Rest in peace, Vickie ...