Country Pop Bites: John Anderson – June 14

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1983 John Anderson netted a gold single, for "Swingin"?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about John Anderson.

• His first musical influences were not country artists, but rock and roll musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones.
• He played in a rock band until the age of 15, when he discovered the music of George Jones and Merle Haggard and turned to country music.
• Before he made it big, he worked odd jobs  including one as a roofer at the Grand Ole Opry House.
• He has collaborated with a number of different artists over the years.  He has worked with John Rich of Big & Rich on his 2007 album Easy Money, and co-wrote Rich's 2009 single "Shuttin' Detroit Down".
• He lives in Smithville, Tennessee, his home for more than 30 years.