About the Song
Artist: The Statler Brothers
Album: Christmas Card
Released: 1978
When The Statler Brothers lend their voices to a sacred classic like “Away in a Manger,” the result is something truly special—gentle, reverent, and deeply moving. Featured on their 1978 holiday album Christmas Card, their rendition of this beloved carol captures the quiet wonder of the nativity in a way that only they can.
With their signature four-part harmony, the Statlers transform this humble lullaby into a spiritual embrace. The arrangement is soft and simple—no grandeur, no showmanship—just honest voices lifting up the story of a baby born in a manger, wrapped in cloth and surrounded by love. It feels less like a performance and more like a prayer.
For listeners who grew up singing this carol in candlelit church pews or around the family piano, The Statler Brothers’ version brings those memories rushing back. It’s a song that stirs the soul—especially for those who treasure the true meaning of the season, where peace and stillness hold more power than presents or pageantry.
In a world that often rushes past the sacred moments of Christmas, this recording slows everything down. It reminds us that faith, humility, and the birth of Christ are at the heart of it all. And in the Statlers’ warm harmonies, we’re invited to return to that holy night—to kneel by the manger once more.
“Away in a Manger” by The Statler Brothers isn’t just a song—it’s a moment of peace. A gentle lullaby. And a beautiful reminder that, at Christmas, the most powerful things are often the quietest.