One year ago today was a sad day for the country music community. On September 19, 2023, The Oak Ridge Boys announced their American Made: Farewell Tour, marking the end of an era that spanned generations. “We are doing a farewell tour because we owe it to our fans to say goodbye,” William Lee Golden said at the time….
When Ben James joined The Oak Ridge Boys, he had some shockingly big shoes to fill. The 28-year-old took the place of Joe Bonsall, who retired from touring at the end of 2023, due to his deteriorating health. Generations apart from William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban and Duane Allen, the three longtime members of The Oak Ridge Boys, James…
A new album is on the way from The Oak Ridge Boys. The legendary group announces the release of Mama’s Boys, a ten-track record out on October 25. The record marks The Oak Ridge Boys’ fifth project produced by Dave Cobb. It was Cobb who had the idea for the quartet to record “I Thought About You, Lord,” a…
A new collaboration is out, and it’s a career first. The Oak Ridge Boys teamed up with Willie Nelson for a new duet, “I Thought About You, Lord,” out now. The song marks the first time the two Country Music Hall of Fame member acts have worked together throughout their legendary careers. “I Thought About You Lord,” was penned…
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ American Made: Farewell Tour might go on a lot longer than they originally intended. It was in September of 2023 that the iconic group announced they were embarking on their final tour, which Duane Allen now reveals was largely because of Joe Bonsall and his ongoing battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as ALS….
The Oak Ridge Boys are honoring the late Joe Bonsall with their new video, out now. The four-man group just released a video of “Promised Land,” a song Bonsall sang the vocal on, and was included on their 2021 Front Porch Singin’ album. “Promised Land,” written by Ashley Monroe, was a departure for The Oak Ridge Boys, with Bonsall singing…
It’s only July, but the country music community has already dealt with several losses. Whether it was illness or something sudden, we will be mourning the passing of these five extraordinary people for a long, long time. 1. Joe Bonsall News of Joe Bonsall‘s death shocked the country music community. Bonsall was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys…
The Oak Ridge Boys have always been grateful for their fans, but especially now. After the loss of Joe Bonsall last week, due to complications of ALS, the remaining members of the legendary group — William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban and Duane Allen — are speaking out to express their gratitude for the overwhelming expressions of love and support in…
Vince Gill is mourning the loss of his good friend, Joe Bonsall. Bonsall, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years, passed away on July 9, from complications from ALS. Gill honored Bonsall at his recent Grand Ole Opry performance, offering a touching tribute to the country music icon. “I wanted to sing a couple of songs tonight…
The Oak Ridge Boys are speaking out about the loss of longtime member, Joe Bonsall, who was 76 years old when he passed away on July 9, from complications from ALS. Bonsall was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years, retiring from touring in January as his disease progressed. Duane Allen, Richard Sterban and William Lee…
