Hall and Statler Brothers Join Hall of Fame

6/30/2008 Lisa Ann Schleipfer The Country Music Hall of Fame brought out the stars Sunday night with a tribute to Tom T. Hall and the Statler Brothers as they were officially inducted into the Hall. Husband and wife Vince Gill and Amy Grant along with the Jordanaires opened the two-hour induction ceremony with a traditional hymn. Country Music greats Bobby Bare, Heather Berry and Tony Mabe and Michelle Nixon saluted Hall. Television personality Ralph Emery presented Hall with his medal.  The great Reba McEntire, Daily & Vincent and Grandstaff honored the Statler Brothers, while Brenda Lee gave the group members their medals. Both inductees also performed at the event. The legendary Tom T. Hall is known for his storytelling ability, and has penned many hits for both him and other Country Music artists.  These include number ones such as "A Week in a Country Jail," "Country Is, "The Year That Clayton Delaney Died," and the notorious "Harper Valley P.T.A.," sung by Jeannie C. Riley. The Statler Brothers, Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, Don Reid, Jimmy Fortune, and the late Lew DeWitt, have been building their collective career for more than 30 years. Well known for their Grammy award-winning track, "Flowers on the Wall," the group has forged numerous hits, including the Grammy-winning "The Class of ’57," "Too Much on My Heart," and "Elizabeth."  The band retired from the road in 2002.