Country Pop Bites: John Anderson – March 26

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1983 John Anderson went to #1 on the Billboard country chart with "Swingin"?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about John Anderson.

•  He was born in Apopka, FL, in 1955.
•  He grew up listening to rock & roll, until he discovered country music at age 15 through Merle Haggard.
• He worked a variety of odd jobs including one as a roofer for the Grand Ole Opry.
• 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.