Overview

• Anderson explained the cancellation in an Aug. 18 post on his official website.
• He said he twisted or tore ligaments or muscles in the back of his left leg while climbing into bed and fell, leaving him unable to walk.
• The injury prompted him to cancel a Friday songwriting session with T. Graham Brown and a Sunday State Fair appearance for WSM in addition to the Opry show.
• He described being in “excruciating pain” but reported feeling much better thanks to ice packs and pain medication.
• He has not announced a timetable for resuming appearances.