(AP Photo/File)This May 7, 1992, file photo shows the country group "The Statler Brothers" as they perform in Nashville, Tenn. They, are, from left: Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, Don Reid, and Jimmy Fortune. After nearly 40 years of touring, the Statler Brothers are calling it quits. Brothers Harold and Don Reid of the country and gospel group the Statler Brothers are coming clean about which career award meant the most. "This one has knocked us on our behinds," Don Reid told The Associated Press about the group's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. "The Hall of Fame is the capper to a career that we are proud of.
NASHVILLE, Tenn."Tom T. Hall and the Statler Brothers were formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame with a musical tribute.
Spokeswoman Tina Wright says the two-hour ceremony was held Sunday at the hall.
This year's two other inductees -- Emmylou Harris and Ernest "Pop" Stoneman -- were formally inducted in April.
Bobby Bare, Heather Berry & Tony Mabe and Michelle Nixon saluted Hall, while Reba McEntire, Daily & Vincent and Grandstaff honored the Statler Brothers.
Vince Gill, Amy Grant and the Jordanaires performed the traditional opening hymn.
Television and radio personality Ralph Emery presented Hall with his medal. Brenda Lee did the same for the Statler Brothers.
Both Hall and the Statlers performed during the ceremony.