Shocking News: “His fingers trembled on the guitar strings as the first note of his father’s song filled the theater, and suddenly Wil Reid wasn’t just performing—he was standing beside a ghost. The Wilson Fairchild singer, son of the late Harold Reid of the Statler Brothers, carries his father’s musical legacy with every chord and harmony, creating what they’ve aptly titled ‘Statler Made.’ ‘This project just feels right at this point in time to honor some great music and some great folks that have inspired us our whole lives,’ Wil shared with raw emotion about their tribute album that reached #21 on Billboard. When performing classics like ‘Flowers on the Wall,’ he often feels his father’s presence so strongly that audience members swear they can hear the distinctive bass voice that defined a generation of country music.”

The song in question—while not named in the moment—is one that holds a sacred place in both Wil’s heart and the hearts of fans who still mourn the loss of Harold Reid, the iconic bass voice and founding member of The Statler Brothers. Since Harold’s passing in 2020, his presence has been deeply missed—but, according to Wil, never truly gone.

“It’s like he’s right beside me,” Wil said. “Not just in memory, but in spirit. I can feel his voice, his timing, that gentle nudge he used to give when it was my turn to sing. He’s still here, just in a different way.”