Nashville, TN (1888PressRelease)
October 30, 2009 - Grandstaff (http://grandstaff.net), a duo comprised of cousins Wil and Langdon Reid, performed on the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The 7 pm CDT show, broadcast live on WSM 650 AM and Sirius satellite radio featured first generation artist’s songs performed by second generation artists in tribute to their legendary parents. Wil and Langdon are sons of Harold and Don Reid, respectively, of the Statler Brothers.
Grandstaff’s current single, “The Statler Brothers Song,” was written to surprise their dads prior to their induction first into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and then the Country Music Hall of Fame. “We were blown away by it,” says Statler and proud pop Harold Reid. “It’s everything a tribute song should be,” adds Don Reid. The song is available on the current Grandstaff CD and DVD release Live and Well, distributed in the US by E1 Entertainment Distribution.
“The Statler Brothers Song” is also included on an infomercial hosted by Wil and Langdon promoting The Statler Bros. Random Memories, a book of random memories by Harold and Don Reid (http://randommemories.tv).
About Grandstaff
Grandstaff, a duo comprised of cousins Wil and Langdon Reid and sons of Statler Brothers Harold and Don Reid respectively, proudly continue the musical and entertainment heritage of their famous dads. For more information go to www.grandstaff.net.
About Grand Ole Opry
What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live entertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart- toppers who have followed in
their footsteps.
About The Statler Bros. Random Memories
Random memories of the things they did, the places they went, and the people they met along the way, by Harold and Don Reid. On the pages of this book you’ll find their unique brand of humor and heartfelt stories that the Statler Brothers used to entertain audiences for almost four decades.
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