Overview

• Anderson explained on his official website on Monday, Aug. 18, that he injured the back of his left leg while trying to climb into bed and fell unable to walk.
• He said he was in "excruciating pain" and canceled a Friday songwriting appointment with T. Graham Brown, his Grand Ole Opry slot on Saturday, and a WSM State Fair appearance on Sunday.
• The singer reported being "on the mend" thanks to ice packs and pain pills and thanked fans for their concern.
• The Opry lineup he exited included T. Graham Brown, Jordan Davis, Wyatt Ellis, Kylie Morgan, Don Schlitz, Monte Warden and the Opry Square Dancers.
• Anderson, 87, is the Grand Ole Opry’s longest-serving member, marking 64 years of membership this month.