John Anderson Receives Spotlight Exhibit At Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Anderson performed at Nissan Stadium during CMA Music Festival to kick-off 35th Anniversary of “Swingin”

NASHVILLE, TENN. – When you look back at the history of Country Music, you will find many singers – but few stylists. One thing is for certain about the career of John Anderson. He falls in the latter category. The veteran Country performer, who has influenced countless artists since making his chart debut forty years ago, will be the subject of a new spotlight exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, which will be opening June 16.

A native of Apopka, Florida, John Anderson is one artist who can definitely attest that he worked on the Grand Ole Opry – in more ways than one. In addition to playing the WSM Radio show many times as a performer, Anderson was part of the construction crew that helped build the Opry’s current home – which opened in 1974.

“We are looking forward to our appearance on Nissan Stadium, as its been several years since we participated in CMA Music Fest and I am looking forward to it,” said Anderson. “I am very grateful and flattered that the folks at the Country Music Hall of Fame would consider me for an exhibit. This is something that most artists only dream about and for me it’s becoming a reality. Love and thanks to the fans who have supported us through the years as well as the folks at the Hall Of Fame.”

However, it’s his musical talents that helped make him a favorite among fans of traditional Country Music. Signing with Warner Bros. Records in 1977, the singer hit the charts with “I’ve Got A Feelin’ (Somebody’s Stealin).” It was the first of many trips up the Billboard Country Singles chart for Anderson, which would go on to include, “She Just Started Liking Cheatin’ Songs,” “Let Somebody Else Drive,” and the CMA Award-winning “Swingin,” which is celebrating its’ thirty-fifth anniversary this summer. He commemorated the occasion with a performance at the 2017 CMA Music Festival on the Nissan Stadium stage on Saturday, June 10.

Anderson made a huge comeback to the charts beginning in 1991 with another string of hits that include, “Straight Tequila Night,” “Money In The Bank,” and “Mississippi Moon.” His classic country stylings have made him a favorite of critics, fans, and his fellow artists, such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Loretta Lynn.

• An early stage costume from Anderson’s wardrobe embroidered patterns and rhinestones designed by western designer Manuel.
• A Manuel-designed wool and leather jacket with Native American motifs worn by Anderson on the cover of his Seminole Wind and in the video for “Straight Tequila Night.”
• Anderson’s 1968 Fender Telecaster that the singer played in the video for “Straight Tequila Night.”
• A tooled leather guitar strap with Anderson’s initials.
• A stuffed alligator owned by Anderson.
• Anderson’s two CMA Awards from 1983 – Horizon Award and Single of the Year (“Swingin”)