Biography
Phil Balsley is an American singer and actor. He is a founding member of the country and gospel vocal group The Statler Brothers and performed as their baritone vocalist from the group's formation in 1955 until its retirement in 2002.
Balsley appeared as a member of The Statler Brothers in the 1980 film Smokey and the Bandit II. The group, formed in Staunton, Virginia, toured as backup singers for Johnny Cash from 1964 to 1972 and received multiple Grammy and Country Music Association awards.
