Phil Balsley
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Phil Balsley is a well-known American gospel and baritone singer. He is one of the founding members of gospel music band The Statler Brothers which was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in 2007.
Flowers on the wall, and Too Much on My Heart, are some popular songs of The Statler Brothers. From 1955 to 2002, the band released many songs and performed throughout the world.
Who Is Phil Balsley Wife?
Currently, Phil Balsley is single and not married like Kenny Vadas. Previously, the American country musician had tied the knot with Wilma Lee Balsley. Phil's married life ended with his wife's death on December 28, 2014, at Augusta Health, Virginia.
Wilma was 73 years old when she passed away. She was a religious person who worked in the same church that Phil’s mother worked in.
Balsley's spouse, Wilma, taught the Nursery Sunday School Class for many years. She also served as a treasurer and secretary of the Olivet Presbyterian Women at the Olivet Presbyterian Church.
Know About Phil Balsley Children
Phil Balsley and his beloved significant other, Wilma Lee Balsley, share three children from their nuptials. Balsley has two sons named Mark and Greg Balsley, and a daughter named Leah Balsely.
Unfortunately, the Statler brother singer lost his son Greg in 2012 at the age of 49. He was on vacation in South Nags Head, North Carolina. Greg drowned in the Atlantic Ocean near Limulus Street.
Greg Basley Was Married
Balsley's children Mark and Leah have maintained a low-key profile. Greg, who was welcomed by Phil Balsley and his wife on April 26, 1963, was a real estate agent. He was a graduate of Bridgewater College.
Greg Balsley was married and had three sons and a daughter. They are Brannon Balsley, Bryce Balsley, and Tyler Balsley; and a daughter, Krissi Balsley.
Phil Balsley Age & Early Life
The Class of '57 singer, Phil Balsley was born on August 8, 1939, in Staunton, Virginia. Balsley is two years older than his spouse, Wilma. He is currently in his mid-80s in terms of age.
Phil is the son of Henry Elwood and Marjorie Walden Balsley. His father Henry, who had a sheet metal business, passed away on January 9, 1988. Marjorie worked at Olivet Presbyterian Church choir for 75 years.
Sadly, Balsley's mother died on May 2, 2017. He has six siblings just like his father's. They are David M. Balsley, Gloria B. Lester, Marvin H. Balsley, Connie B. Doyle, Larry W. Balsley, and Alan S. Balsley.
Growing up Phil served as the bookkeeper for his father's business. Similarly, Balsley used to sing alongside his mother at church. Later, he met with the other members of The Statler Brothers and became one of the best voices in America.
Phil Balsley Net Worth Status
The American country music singer, Phil Balsley has an estimated net worth of $1.5 Million which is similar to Y'lan Noel.. He was the part of The Statler Brothers, a music band. It was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in 2007.
Balsley and the other members of the band generated massive fortune during their successful career. Besides his musical endeavor, Phil also managed the business and kept the records of the band's income. We Got Paid By Cash singer has not revealed his other income-generating sources that contribute to his net worth.
Phil now lives a comfortable life in his birthplace Staunton, Virginia, and has a house in Swoope, Virginia. Philip's house is massive and boasts an area of 49 acres with several sheds and a pole barn. He serves as a gospel singer at Olivet Presbyterian Church choir.
Phil Balsley's Journey With The Statler Brother
Phil Balsley was a founding member of The Statler Brothers. The renowned American country music singer excelled as a baritone singer. Balsley contributed significantly to the group's success and has co-authored several songs.
From 1964 to 1972, The Statler Brothers worked for Johny Cash. They were the backup singer for the American singer. Johny also helped a lot in their initial days.
Balsley traveled extensively with the Statler Brothers, captivating audiences across the US, Canada, and Europe. His remarkable career earned him fame and popularity.
Alongside other members of the band, Phil received three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, ten Country Music Association Awards, and 46 Music City News Awards. The group was later disbanded after having a memorable retirement farewell in 2002.
Phil Balsley's Friend Harold Reid Obituary
Most members of The Statler Brothers have met their demise. Likewise, Harold Reid, who was the guitarist of the band, suffered from cancer and died from kidney failure at 80 in 2020.
Similarly, Lewis Calvin DeWitt Jr. suffered from heart and kidney disease. He passed away in 1990. Phil Balsley himself is suffering from diabetes.
Phil is one of the surviving members of his band. Other than Balsley, Don Reild, Joe McDorman, and Jimmy Fortune are alive too.
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