About the Statlers

About the Statlers: Harold, Phil, Jimmy and Don

From the Official Web Site of The Statler Brothers

The Most Awarded Act in the History of Country Music

The Statlers Brothers, Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, Jimmy Fortune and Don Reid, were the premier group in country music for nearly forty years. Entering the business in 1964 as the backup voices for Johnny Cash on stage, record and TV, they served their apprenticeship with him for 8 1/2 years. During that time they recorded their first hit record, “Flowers on the Wall”, and were regulars on the weekly Johnny Cash Show on ABC TV.

Leaving the Cash troupe in 1972, they continued with such hit records as “Bed of Rose’s”, “Class of ’57″ and “I’ll Go to My Grave Loving You”. Their original harmonies, sense of humor and lyrical style of writing highlighted a career that led them to the top of the music charts countless times and to a concert touring success that packed arenas and theaters with every performance. Their award winning (Grammies, CMA’s, Gold and Platinum records and etc) is legendary and they are considered to be the most honored of any act in the country music field.

The 90s saw them starring in their own television series, The Statler Brothers Show, on TNN, The Nashville Network for seven years and remaining the number one show on the network its entire run. Deciding to retire from a lifetime of traveling and enjoy the good life in their homes in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, they gave their farewell concert in the fall of 2002.

Awards

Some Awards and Honors They’ve Received

From the Official Web Site of The Statler Brothers

The Most Awarded Act in the History of Country Music

 

 

 

HALLS OF FAME

2007 Gospel Music Hall of Fame

2008 Country Music Hall of Fame

2011 James D Vaughn Impact Award

GRAMMY AWARDS

1965 Best New Country and Western Group

1965 Best Contemporary Performance by a Group

1972 Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group

COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS

1972 Vocal Group of the Year

1973 Vocal Group of the Year

1974 Vocal Group of the Year

1975 Vocal Group of the Year

1976 Vocal Group of the Year

1977 Vocal Group of the Year

1979 Vocal Group of the Year

1980 Vocal Group of the Year

1984 Vocal Group of the Year

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

1972 Group of the Year

1978 Group of the Year

INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

1976 Best International Group

1977 Best International Group

1978 Best International Group

1979 Best International Group

1980 Best International Group

1981 Best International Group

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RACK MERCHANDISERS (NARM) AWARDS

1978 Best Selling Album by a Country Group

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

1979 Country Group of the Year

1980 Country Group of the Year

1981 Country Group of the Year

A. C. NIELSEN – BEST SYNDICATED TV SPECIAL

1982 An Evening with the Statler Brothers

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

1987 Top Three Finalists

1993 Top Three Finalists – Favorite Group

TRUCK DRIVERS’ COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

1975 Best Country Vocal Group

1976 Best Country Vocal Group

1977 Best Country Vocal Group

1978 Best Country Vocal Group

1979 Best Country Vocal Group

MUSIC CITY NEWS AWARDS

1971 Vocal Group of the Year

1972 Vocal Group of the Year

1973 Vocal Group of the Year

1974 Vocal Group of the Year

1975 Vocal Group of the Year

1976 Vocal Group of the Year

1977 Vocal Group of the Year

1978 Vocal Group of the Year

1979 Vocal Group of the Year

1979 Album of the Year (Entertainers On and Off the Record)

1980 Vocal Group of the Year

1980 Album of the Year (The Originals)

1980 Comedy Act of the Year

1981 Vocal Group of the Year

1981 Album of the Year (Tenth Anniversary)

1982 Vocal Group of the Year

1982 Comedy Act of the Year

1983 Comedy Act of the Year

1984 Vocal Group of the Year

1984 Comedy Act of the Year

1984 Single of the Year (Elizabeth)

1984 Country TV Special of the Year

(An Evening with the Statler Brothers)

1985 Vocal Group of the Year

1985 Entertainer of the Year

1985 Album of the Yea (Atlanta Blue)

1985 Country,TV.Special of theYear

(Another Evening with the Statler Brothers: Heroes/Legends & Friends)

1985 Country Music Video of the Year (Elizabeth)

1985 Comedy Act of the Year

1986 Vocal Group of the Year

1986 Entertainer of the Year

1986 Album of the Year (Pardners in Rhyme)

1986 Single of the Year (My Only Love)

1986 Country Music Video of the Year (My Only Love)

1987 Vocal Group of the Year

1987 Entertainer of the Year

1987 Country TV Special of the Year (Christmas Present)

1987 Single of the Year (Too Much on My Heart)

1988 Vocal Group of the Year

1988 Country Music Video of the Year (Maple Street Memories)

1989 Vocal Group of the Year

1990 Vocal Group of the Year

1990 Single of the Year (More Than A Name on A Wall)

1991 Vocal Group of the Year

1992 Vocal Group of the Year

1993 Vocal Group of the Year

1994 Vocal Group of the Year

1996 Vocal Group of the Year

1997 Vocal Group of the Year

MUSIC CITY NEWS SONGWRITER AWARDS

1982 Don’t Wait on Me – H.Reid/D. Reid

1985 Elizabeth – Jimmy Fortune

1986 My Only Love – J. Fortune

1987 Too Much On My Heart – J. Fortune

SOME OF THE HONORS THEY’VE RECEIVED

1986 Virginia Broadcasters Award-Distinguished Virginian of the Year

1990 American Spirit U.S. Air Force Award

1991 Virginia House of Delegates Resolution

1991 Virginia State Senate Resolution

1994 Monument presented to the Statlers in appreciation by

the Happy Birthday U.S.A. Committee and City of Staunton.

This monument is located in Gypsy Hill Park.

Have appeared at the White House a total of five times