About the Song
A heartfelt letter from the heartland — asking not just about a place, but about everything we leave behind.
With “How Are Things in Clay, Kentucky,” Wilson Fairchild—the talented duo made up of Wil and Langdon Reid, sons of Statler Brothers legends Harold and Don—deliver a stunning tribute to small-town roots, memory, and the kind of love that never fades with distance.
This isn’t just a song—it’s a homecoming wrapped in melody. From the very first note, you can feel the pull of a place frozen in time. Whether you’ve ever set foot in Clay, Kentucky or not, the sentiment is instantly familiar: a longing to reconnect with where you came from, and the people who made you who you are.
With a melody that flows like a gentle country stream and vocals that carry a sincere, down-to-earth honesty, the song feels like a letter written late at night, full of questions and quiet hopes. “How are things in Clay, Kentucky?” isn’t just a line—it’s the voice of someone reaching across miles and memories, looking for peace, for connection, and maybe for forgiveness.
Musically, the arrangement leans into traditional country roots: soft acoustic guitar, a touch of steel, and harmonies that echo the legacy of their Statler Brothers bloodline. But the sound is all their own—gentle, respectful, and deeply heartfelt.
For anyone who’s ever left home but never let it go… for anyone who still wonders what might be waiting back on the front porch or down that familiar road… “How Are Things in Clay, Kentucky” is a song that speaks straight to the soul.