How to Be a Country Star
The Statler Brothers
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There’s questions we’re always hearing every where we go Like how do I cut a record or get on a country show Well, it takes more than just ambition and three chords on an old guitar There’s a few more things you ought to learn to be a country star You got to learn to sing like Waylon or pick like Jerry Reed Yodel like Jeannie Shepard, write songs like Tom T Put a cry in your voice like Haggard, learn Spanish like Johnny R Whisper like Bill Anderson and you’ll be a country star Play piano like Ronnie Mil sap or Gilly or Jerry Lee Yo-yo like Roy Acuff or talk plain like Ralph Emery Growl like Conway Twitty, get a red, white and blue guitar Build a swimming pool like Webb did and you’ll be a country star Be tall like Sonny James is, tell jokes like Minnie Pearl Or be short like Jimmy Dickens or play five-string like Earl Get a hip band like Willie, learn to stutter like M-Mel Get a cap like Roy Clark wore or a voice like Barbara Mandrel Be rich like Eddy Arnold, say you’re makin' more than you are Get a gimmick like Charley Pride got and you’ll be a country star But if you have no talent and you’re not a male If you’re built somewhat like Dolly or have a face like Crystal Gayle Come back stage and ask for Harold, Phil, Don or Lou And we’ll see you get auditioned for the Statler Brothers Review
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
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Written by: DON S. REID, HAROLD WILSON REID
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8 facts about this song
Song Release and Reception"How to Be a Country Star" was released in 1979 as a single from The Statler Brother’s album "The Originals". Along with the rest of the album, it received positive reviews and maintained the band's popularity in the country music scene.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song became a significant hit for The Statler Brothers, peaking at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1979.
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Song Content"How to Be a Country Star" humorously distributes advice on becoming a successful country star, satirizing the music industry and notions of instant fame.
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Hit Country Stars RecognitionThe song is notable for name-checking a number of hit country stars at the time including Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, and Merle Haggard, demonstrating the Statler Brothers' high regard for their peers and reverence for country music history.
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Musical Style"How to Be a Country Star" is a classic example of The Statler Brother’s iconic harmonies and lyricism, using the traditional country style to make amusing commentary on their industry.
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Performance"How to Be a Country Star" was frequently part of the Statler Brothers live performances, earning applause and laughter from fans at every concert.
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Lasting ImpactDespite its satiric commentary, the song has continued to inspire young artists and hold relevance in country music, reflecting the timeless charm of The Statler Brothers' music.
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Group CareerThis song is one of many hits the Statler Brothers produced during their long and successful career, which saw them inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
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