Welcome to the Statler Brothers web site. Although the Statlers, Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, Jimmy Fortune and Don Reid, retired from concerts and tours in 2002, this current website is your connection to them, their music and their line of gifts. Browse through and enjoy and come back very soon!
The Statler Brothers office no longer has a walk-in GIFTSHOP, no OFFICE HOURS and DOES NOT TAKE PHONE ORDERS. You may place your orders through our ONLINE GIFTSHOP. If needed, our email address is: statlers@ntelos.net
New Book, “The Mulligans of Mt. Jefferson” - Available Now
Don’s newest book, “The Mulligans of Mt. Jefferson” is available now!
ROADHOG SPECIAL For all Lester “Roadhog” Moran and His Cadillac Cowboys fans, here’s the poster for you.
A brand new 14 x 22 authentic-looking window card advertising an upcoming appearance of the “Hog” and his gang. Every word on the poster is taken from the comedy albums scripts including WEAK radio and their sponsors Burford’s Barber Shop and Ernie’s Egg Market.
Guaranteed to spice up the wall of any room in your house or office….or barn.
The Statlers recently received the James D Vaughn Impact Award from the Southern Gospel Music Association at the Awards Show in Dollywood
Debbie Reid, Brenda Reid, Wilma Balsley, Nina Fortune (Photos by Randall Franks)
STATLER BROTHERS NEWS UPDATES
The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers
Here is the long-awaited and long-promised collection of gospel songs from the Statlers – the TV years. For seven years in the 90s, every Saturday night on their television series on TNN, Harold, Phil, Jimmy and Don closed every show with a gospel song. Here in two volumes are 38 of those memorable hymns, spirituals and Southern Gospel classics you loved each time they gathered around the piano at the end of the evening. This anthology is hosted by Bill Gaither and you can sit in on a fun reunion of five old friends talking and laughing about their lives and careers in the music industry.
The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville honored the Statler Brothers with a special exhibit on June 3, 2010. The 30-foot glass encasement consists of such Statler memorabilia as their first sound system; the red, white and blue microphones from their concert tours; original song scripts; the orange paint encrusted guitar from the film Smokey and the Bandit II; a box of Statler tissues; stage suits; lots of pictures and even the Roadhog outfit.
Harold, Phil, Jimmy and Don attended the ceremonies and participated in a 90-minute, onstage interview in front of a live audience that ended with a Q and A session with all those in attendance. They then went to the Hall of Fame gift shop and signed autographs that afternoon.
A special thanks from the Brothers to Langdon Reid, Wil Reid, and Debo Reid for putting together this presentation and coordinating it with the HOF. The exhibit is due to run for a least a year.
The Statler Brothers were recently honored at an Album Release Party by Dailey and Vincent, the hot young, award-winning Bluegrass Duo. D&V, in conjunction with Cracker Barrel Restaurants, have released a tribute album to the Statlers. Appropriately titled Dailey and Vincent sing The Statler Brothers, it consists of 12 Statler hits with arrangements you’ll readily recognize as Jamie (Dailey) and Darrin (Vincent) were true to every word and note in their salute.
The mini-concert to introduce the album and the following reception was held at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville on Feb 3, 2010. Many old friends attended such as Bill Gaither, Ricky Skaggs, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Ralph Emery, Wilson Fairchild (formerly known as Grandstaff), Steve Wariner and a theater full of wonderful fans and friends.
Harold, Phil, Jimmy and Don were the honored guests and were royally entertained by hearing their music through the talent of such a prodigious performance as these two young entertainers and their amazing group gave. The album can only be bought at Cracker Barrel Restaurants and already it is on all the country and bluegrass charts and considered a best seller. Check it out and we think you’ll love it as much as the Statlers do.
In January of 2010, the Statlers met with Bill Gaither in Nashville to record an interview for an upcoming project featuring Statler gospel songs on a Gaither Series video. It was to originally be a collection of 17 of their closing gospel songs from their TNN television series The Statler Brothers Show, which was the number one program on the network from 1990- 1996. But when these old friends got together and started reminiscing and remembering the old songs and old stories, the project grew into a two-volume affair and even more songs have been added.
The two volumes are titled – The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers.
Release date is planned for May 18, 2010.
CHECK OUT THE STATLER SHIRT SPECIAL IN THE GIFTSHOP!
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WITH EVERY STATLER SHIRT YOU PURCHASE FOR THIS LIMITED TIME, YOU'LL RECEIVE A FREE AUTOGRAPHED 8X10 COLOR PICTURE OF THE STATLERS AT THEIR 2008 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED AND SIZES ARE M LG XL XXL,click here to enter the giftshop...
The Statler Brothers were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in October of 2007. They were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in June 2008. They are only the sixth act in history to be in both Halls of Fame. And they extend a very sincere thank you to all their fans and friends who made this and their 40-year career possible.
THE STATLER BROTHERS: RANDOM MEMORIES by Harold Reid & Don Reid A history of the STATLER BROTHERS' beginnings and their 40-year career as the premier group in country music. 236 pages of stories you've never heard and 48 pages of pictures you've never seen. Stories behind the songs they wrote and funny and touching stories about all the people they met along the way. It's like sitting down with Harold and Don over a cup of coffee. Warm and funny and an inspiration.
O Little Town
Don Reid's latest book is his first novel and it's all about Christmas in a small Virginia town. Also available is the audio version on CD read by Don.
For more on his books, visit Don Reid's web site at www.DonReid.net
GRANDSTAFF: LIVE and WELL
Wil and Langdon Reid, sons of Harold and Don Reid, are making their own mark in Country Music!
16 Songs, 14 of them live cuts and 8 new songs written by Wil & Langdon. If you like good music, then you'll definitely like this CD! And if you don't like good music, well, then buy it anyway.
Recorded in his hometown in Nelson County Virginia , Jimmy sings 15 of his most requested songs. If you've seen him on stage, you'll enjoy having this video at your fingertips. If you haven't - you have a treat in store.
It's exciting, it's touching, and you're going to have a good time!
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The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville honored the Statler Brothers with a special exhibit on June 3, 2010. The 30-foot glass encasement consists of such Statler memorabilia as their first sound system; the red, white and blue microphones from their concert tours; original song scripts; the orange paint encrusted guitar from the film Smokey and the Bandit II; a box of Statler tissues; stage suits; lots of pictures and even the Roadhog outfit.
The Statler Brothers were recently honored at an Album Release Party by Dailey and Vincent, the hot young, award-winning Bluegrass Duo. D&V, in conjunction with Cracker Barrel Restaurants, have released a tribute album to the Statlers. Appropriately titled Dailey and Vincent sing The Statler Brothers, it consists of 12 Statler hits with arrangements you’ll readily recognize as Jamie (Dailey) and Darrin (Vincent) were true to every word and note in their salute.
