The long-awaited reunion of two iconic voices from country music’s past is finally set to take center stage. Jimmy Fortune and Don Reid, the legendary talents who once harmonized as part of The Statler Brothers, have been officially invited to join forces again for the upcoming “All-American Halftime Show” — a heartfelt celebration of faith, freedom, and country harmony that offers an inspiring alternative to the spectacle of Super Bowl 60’s halftime performance.
The announcement, made live from Nashville, Tennessee, instantly reignited waves of excitement and nostalgia in the hearts of country music fans around the globe. After years of pursuing separate musical paths, Fortune and Reid will come together once more, not merely to reminisce about their storied past but to uplift a nation through the timeless power of song.
“This isn’t just a performance,” explained Erika Kirk, the producer of the event and widow of the late Charlie Kirk, whose vision sparked the idea for the show. “It’s a reunion of heart and heritage. Don and Jimmy represent everything that’s good and enduring about America — humility, harmony, and hope.”
Set to broadcast simultaneously with the official Super Bowl LX event at Levi’s Stadium in California, the All-American Halftime Show promises a stellar lineup of country greats, including industry legends such as George Strait, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, and Willie Nelson. Yet, the announcement of Don Reid and Jimmy Fortune’s participation struck a particularly emotional chord, deeply resonating with fans of traditional country and gospel harmonies who remember the distinctive sound of The Statler Brothers.
Together, Reid and Fortune will perform a medley bridging their legacy with contemporary spirit. The setlist notably features timeless Statler classics like “Bed of Roses,” “I’ll Go to My Grave Loving You,” and the deeply moving “More Than a Name on a Wall.” The performance will culminate with a fresh original song titled “One Voice Still Sings,” written specifically for the event to honor both Charlie Kirk’s enduring legacy and the unbreakable faith within the American people.
For Don Reid, the reunion carries a profound personal significance.
“The Statlers were always about more than songs,” Reid reflected. “We sang about real people — their struggles, their faith, their laughter, their pain. Coming back to sing in a moment like this… it feels like coming home.”
Jimmy Fortune, who has carried The Statler Brothers’ legacy forward as a solo artist for decades, shared a similar sentiment.
“The harmonies may have aged, but the heart behind them never will. We’re not just singing to an audience — we’re singing to a country that needs to remember who it is.”
Fans are already heralding their reunion as one of the most anticipated highlights of the show’s lineup, describing it poignantly as a “homecoming for America’s harmony.” Social media platforms erupted with heartfelt tributes and eager anticipation moments after the announcement, including comments such as “The Statlers built the soundtrack of my childhood” and “Finally — voices that stand for something.”
Behind the scenes, the production team is crafting a stage design that pays homage to the roots of The Statler Brothers’ music. The setting will be an intimate, simple wooden front porch, washed in gentle amber lighting, complete with vintage microphones and a singular American flag waving softly in the background. As one producer shared candidly, “It’s not about flash. It’s about authenticity — two men and their music, the way it was meant to be.”
For the legions of fans raised on The Statler Brothers’ rich harmonies, this reunion transcends nostalgia. It symbolizes a continuation of a legacy grounded in honesty, tenderness, and enduring faith.
“We never set out to change the world,” Don Reid once admitted in a past interview. “We just wanted to sing about it honestly. Turns out, that’s what people were longing for.”
That honesty — the unmistakable blend of genuine sincerity and perfect harmony — will once again captivate audiences as Don Reid and Jimmy Fortune bring their voices aloft at the All-American Halftime Show.
More than just a memory, their shared performance carries a resounding message: a powerful reminder that, despite the changing world around us, the songs born from faith and family remain timeless and deeply meaningful.
Because in the voices of Don Reid and Jimmy Fortune, some harmonies never fade — they simply discover new ways to be heard. 🇺🇸🎶
