In 1982, due to health issues, tenor vocalist Lew DeWitt was forced to leave the group and was replaced by Jimmy Fortune. The sudden change in membership made many believe that The Statler Brothers would decline, but that was not the case. Harold Reid, the very “foundation soul” and cornerstone of the group, together with Jimmy Fortune’s fresh new voice, brought a powerful new energy and a breath of fresh air to the band. The first song that launched Jimmy Fortune’s name and became forever linked to his debut with The Statler Brothers was a massive hit released in 1983 on the album Today…

THE SONG THAT SAVED THE STATLER BROTHERS — How Jimmy Fortune’s Arrival Changed Everything After...