The Statler Brothers Show had a large presence on The Nashville Network, a country-music-focused cable network that was later absorbed into Paramount in 2018. The Statler Brothers, who appeared on the show every Saturday night, were extremely accomplished performers.
Despite not being biological brothers, this duo first garnered popularity by backing Johnny Cash from 1964 to 1972. After years of hard work, the four men—Harold Reid, Don Reid, Phil Balsley, and Lew DeWitt—achieved success with songs like “The Class of ’57” and “Flowers on the Wall.”
With a tremendous library of over 40 albums, they have received several accolades, including three Grammys, three Academy of Country Music awards, and an incredible nine Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year awards in the last 12 years. They are members of both the Country Music and Gospel Halls of Fame.
One of their most moving moments came in an episode when the quartet gave a heartbreaking yet beautiful performance of the song “More Than A Name On A Wall.” This emotionally intense piece explores conflict, love, and memory, highlighting that our fallen troops are more than just names. The video remains compelling and elicits strong emotions. Watch the touching performance below and leave your opinions in the comments!