Touring with Johnny Cash provided invaluable experience and education in the music industry for the Statler Brothers. They released over 40 albums and won numerous accolades, including nine Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year awards. From 1991 to 1988, the Statler Brothers also hosted a variety show on The Nashville Network (TNN), which became the highest-rated program on the network.
One of their most poignant songs, “More Than a Name on the Wall,” written by Jimmy Fortune, was inspired by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The song tells the story of the deep personal loss represented by each name etched on the wall. Fortune described the song as a reflection on the lives behind those names, stating, “It just hit me that they are more than a name on a wall.”
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE
Advertisement:
JUST DRINK A SPOONFUL IN THE MORNING AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS – YOU WOULDN’T HAVE GUESSED IT
Ginger and Aloe Vera
Burger foil packs AKA Hobo
Scent your entire house just by vacuuming with a simple trick
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms: A Savory and Flavorful Dish
Baking Soda Unveiled: Uncover Ten Smart Applications for Optimal Garden Care with This Versatile Kitchen Staple
World’s best recipe for fried green tomatoes
Magic Cracked Heels Home Remedy: The Potato Cure
Symbol on a parking means