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Staunton, Virginia — In a moment filled with gratitude, emotion, and quiet heartbreak, Don Reid and his son Langdon Reid have opened up about what it truly means to say goodbye — not just to a career, but to an era.

In a recent interview and reflective message shared with longtime fans, the father-son duo took time to honor the journey of the Statler Brothers — one of the most beloved vocal groups in country music history — and to speak candidly about the bittersweet reality of letting go.

“The hardest part,” Don said gently, “is knowing it’s the end of something that meant so much — not just to us, but to so many people across this country.”

Though the Statler Brothers officially retired from performing in 2002, their music — and their message — has never truly left the hearts of their fans. Now, with Don entering a quieter season of life and stepping away from public events due to ongoing health concerns, the moment feels more final than ever.

“I’ve been blessed beyond measure,” Don said. “But even the best chapters come to a close.”

Together with Langdon, Don looked back on a lifetime of harmonies, highways, and heartfelt songs. From their first performances with Johnny Cash in the 1960s, to television specials, gospel albums, and award-winning hits like “Do You Remember These” and “I’ll Go to My Grave Loving You,” the Statler Brothers were never just about fame — they were about faith, family, and tradition.

Langdon, now carrying on the musical torch as part of Wilson Fairchild, spoke with reverence about what it was like growing up in the shadow of a group that meant so much to so many.

“The Statler Brothers weren’t just Dad’s group,” he said. “They were a part of our family — and a part of millions of other families too.”

And now, with this season coming to a close, both men are choosing to focus on gratitude instead of grief.

“We’re not mourning what’s ending,” Don said. “We’re giving thanks for everything we were allowed to be a part of.”

Still, the farewell is not without its ache. For fans who grew up with Statler Brothers records spinning in their homes, the realization that this voice — this presence — may soon fall silent is deeply emotional.

But Don wants those who loved the Statlers to hold on to something more than sadness.

“The music is still there,” he said. “The memories are still there. And wherever there’s a song playing that we had a hand in — well, that’s where we’ll be.”

With those words, a generation of fans takes comfort in knowing that while the curtain may have fallen, the legacy of the Statler Brothers — and the gentle spirit of Don Reid — will continue to echo in the hearts of country music lovers for years to come.

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