NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2026) — Wilson Fairchild, the country music duo made up of cousins Wil Reid and Langdon Reid, today release their new album and DVD, American Songbook: Country Classics and Gospel Favorites, available now via Gaither Music Group.

The project brings together the country and gospel songs that shaped the duo’s upbringing, offering fresh interpretations of enduring classics including “Amazing Grace,” “Always on My Mind,” “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and, “Lean On Me,” which is the first studio recording of this song in the country genre. Rooted in the music they grew up around, the album reflects a lifelong connection to songs that have stood the test of time.

“This record feels like bringing all those songs back home,” says Wil Reid. “We’ve lived with this music our whole lives, and getting to finally share our versions of it with people means a lot to us.”

Langdon Reid adds, “These songs have been part of our lives for as long as we can remember. Putting this album out into the world feels like sharing a piece of where we come from.”

Filmed live at The Mulehouse in Columbia, Tennessee, the companion DVD captures 15 performances in an intimate concert setting. The audio project was produced by Michael Sykes and Johnny Minick, and the audio recording includes 13 tracks spanning country, gospel, folk, and early rock influences.

Watch a preview here:

The project also includes a full-circle moment as the duo’s sons, Jack and Davis Reid, join them on The Statler Brothers’ classic “I’ll Go To My Grave Loving You,” extending the family’s musical tradition to a new generation.

Before stepping fully into their own spotlight, Wilson Fairchild opened for George Jones for nearly four years and later recorded Songs Our Dads Wrote, a tribute to the songwriting of Don and Harold Reid. Their 2023 release Statler Made further established their place within the Gaither Music family of artists. With American Songbook, the duo turns to the broader catalog of music that shaped their lives, connecting those early influences to the present day.

American Songbook: Country Classics and Gospel Favorites is available now as an audio album, full-length DVD, and television special. The television special will air on TBN, RFD-TV, The Word Network, Vision, TCT, The Walk TV, TLN, HopeTV, The Miracle Channel, CTS, CTN, and Heartland. Tune in times are located on the website here.

The full-length project will also be available to stream at Gaither TV+, or fans may purchase the DVD and CD at Gaither.com. Stream the album here.

CD Track List

1. Blue Moon of Kentucky (written by Bill Monroe)
2. Lean on Me (written by Bill Withers)
3. Amazing What a Hug Can Do (original song penned by Wil & Langdon Reid)
4. Bridge Over Troubled Water (written by Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel)
5. That’s All Right (Elvis Presley classic)
6. Always on My Mind (recorded by Brenda Lee and Willie Nelson)
7. Hello Mary Lou (Statler Brothers hit - 1985)
8. I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen (written by Bill Gaither)
9. I Saw The Light (Country/Gospel hit written by Hank Williams)
10. Amazing Grace
11. Johnny B. Goode (written by Chuck Berry)
12. Me and Bobby McGee (written by Kris Kristofferson)
13. God Bless America (written by Irving Berlin)

DVD Track List

1. I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen (written by Bill Gaither)
2. Blue Moon of Kentucky (written by Bill Monroe)
3. Lean on Me (written by Bill Withers)
4. Amazing What a Hug Can Do (original song penned by Wil & Langdon Reid)
5. Bridge Over Troubled Water (written by Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel)
6. Always on My Mind (recorded by Brenda Lee and Willie Nelson)
7. Hello Mary Lou (Statler Brothers hit - 1985)
8. I Saw The Light (Country/Gospel hit written by Hank Williams)
9. God Bless America (written by Irving Berlin)
10. Amazing Grace
11. Johnny B. Goode (written by Chuck Berry)
12. Me and Bobby McGee (written by Kris Kristofferson)
13. Today I Started Loving You Again (written by Merle Haggard)
14. I’ll Go To My Grave Loving You (Statler Brothers hit – 1975)
15. That’s All Right (Elvis Presley classic)

About Wilson Fairchild:

Wilson Fairchild is a country music duo made up of Wil and Langdon Reid from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. These two men, referred to as “the Reid boys,” have been writing, performing and playing music together their whole lives. They come by their “entertainment chops” honestly: Wil’s dad is Harold Reid and Langdon’s dad is Don Reid of the legendary Statler Brothers.

Both highly acclaimed songwriters, Wil and Langdon have been writing songs and playing guitar since their teenage years and have written with chart toppers like Bryan Kennedy (Garth Brooks), Gordon Kennedy (Peter Frampton), Jeff Hyde (Eric Church) and more. Along with recording their own music, Ricky Skaggs, Dailey & Vincent and the Statler Brothers have recorded their songs. Their songwriting gamut spans the country, bluegrass and gospel fields. They learned from the best and are no strangers to knowing how to put an idea to music and come away with a great, storytelling song.

In 2018, Wil and Langdon started their own non-profit organization, Happy Birthday America, a two-day event July 3-4 in their hometown, Staunton, VA. Each year it grows, attracting thousands to come celebrate America in a small-town, big-time way!

Wil and Langdon opened for the late George Jones for nearly four years, have graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and have been featured on Larry’s Country Diner on RFD-TV. They continue carrying on a family legacy of great music, high energy performances and pure entertainment. They bridge the years from traditional country music to today. To sum up their passion and drive for their music and career, a self-penned line from their song “Country On” says it all: “We love country music and we’ll never let it die.”

About Gaither Music Group:

One of the largest Independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part ofSun Label Group, which encompassesGaither Music,Sun Records,Green Hill,emeraldwave by Green Hill, andRural Rhythm), in partnership withPrimary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum.

These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, The Isaacs, and others.

The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 50 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate.

Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, and Universal Music Group remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 4 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 4 million subscribers.

 

 

 

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