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  • Aug 20, 1959
    Bill Anderson graduates from the University of Georgia in Athens with a degree in journalism. Hours later, he moves to Nashville in a 1958 Ford "with a guitar in the backseat and a whole lot of dreams"
    Nov 1, 1959
    The day Bill Anderson turns 22, he's disappointed that his girlfriend fails to recognize his red-letter day. As a result, he writes "Happy Birthday To Me," a future hit for Hank Locklin. By the end of the day, he receives a surprise party
    Mar 3, 1960
    Bill Anderson records "The Tip Of My Fingers"
    May 9, 1960
    Decca releases Bill Anderson's "The Tip Of My Fingers"
    Sep 7, 1960
    Bill Anderson records "Walk Out Backwards"
    Oct 31, 1960
    Decca releases Bill Anderson's "Walk Out Backwards"
    Mar 31, 1961
    Bill and Bettye Anderson have their first child, daughter Terri Lee Anderson
    Apr 24, 1961
    Bill Anderson records "Po' Folks"
    Jun 5, 1961
    Bill Anderson records "Mama Sang A Song"
    Jun 5, 1961
    Decca releases Bill Anderson's "Po' Folks"

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