AMARILLO, TEXAS -- In a press conference this morning at least five board members for The Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation resigned. The members claimed their reasoning for stepping down was the recent firing of Bill Anderson. The members say their was no real cause to fire Anderson.

Wales Madden Jr., is still a board member, he too said he was very disappointed in the treatment of Anderson. Madden also said he is in complete agreement with the board members that resigned.

According to an official spokesperson for the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation, a search committee has been formed to find Anderson's replacement, the vacant board positions will be filled, and the 2010 show will go on as usual.