Statlers Recall Random Memories

1/21/2008 Stephen L. Betts Don and Harold Reid, brothers and founding members of the Statler Brothers, have penned Random Memories, to be released by Yell Publishing Co. on Feb. 19, 2008. The book will offer Don and Harold’s account of the Statlers’ four decades in show business, including starting as a backup group for Johnny Cash, and quickly becoming country music’s most awarded act. Random Memories also captures many of the stories behind the writing of the group’s biggest hits and most loved songs, including the classic “Flowers on the Wall.” STATLER BROTHERS BY THE NUMBERS 33 Top 10 Country hits 13 Gold Albums 3 Platinum Albums 1 Double-Platinum Album 1 Triple-Platinum Album 3 Grammy Awards 9 CMA Awards 3 ACM Awards 3 American Music Awards 49 Music City News Awards No. 4 Pop Hit: “Flowers on the Wall” (1965) Have appeared at the White House 5 times Retired from concerts and touring in 2002