Thomas Rhett knew Toby Keith better than a lot of people, thanks to his dad, singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. The father of four shared his memories of Keith on social media, shortly after the news of his passing was announced. “It breaks my heart to hear about the passing of Toby Keith,” Rhett wrote. “I’ve known Toby since I was…
The Oak Ridge Boys are speaking out about the passing of Toby Keith. The Country Music Hall of Fame members praised Keith, revealing they had been praying for his health. “Toby Keith has gone home … ” The Oak Ridge Boys posted on social media. “This is very sad news … We loved and respected him on every level…
The Oak Ridge Boys achieved what is to many the highest pinnacle of success in country music in 2015, when they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. It was a dream that all four men for years hoped would come true, facing disappointment year after year when they were not included in the list of inductees….
The Oak Ridge Boys recently announced their final American Made: Farewell Tour, marking the end of an era that lasted half of a century in country music. The four-man group, made up of Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban, William Lee Golden and Duane Allen, have been together in their current formation for 50 years, As the Country Music Hall of…
The Oak Ridge Boys began 80 years ago as The Oak Ridge Quartet as a gospel quartet, before becoming one of country music’s supergroups for the last more than 50 years. To honor their legendary and unprecedented career, the group has been honored with a Tennessee Music Pathways marker in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where their historic career began. William…
The Oak Ridge Boys are saying goodbye to life on the road, after 50 years together. The four-man group, made up of William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban, announced their American Made: Farewell Tour, coming off the road after five decades together. “It’s a time of reflecting and there’s a sadness about being able that…
It’s the end of a historic era in country music. The Oak Ridge Boys are embarking on their American Made: Farewell Tour, crossing the country one more time to say goodbye to their loyal fans, many who have been with them for generations. “We are doing a farewell tour because we owe it to our fans to say goodbye,”…
It was in 1973 when Joe Bonsall joined The Oak Ridge Boys, unaware that he would be the last new member the group would welcome in for the next 50 years. Neither Bonsall nor William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban or Duane Allen would have been able to predict the group’s massive success, which continues today, with no signs of…
This October, The Oak Ridge Boys will celebrate its 50th year with its current lineup, with Joe Bonsall being the last to join the group, in October of 1973. The group, which also includes William Lee Golden, Duane Allen and Richard Sterban, likely never imagined that they would all spend five decades together, an almost unheard of feat, in…
July 4th might be history for another year, but for The Oak Ridge Boys, their patriotism continues all year. The four-man group, made up of William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall, released their version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for Independence Day, a rendition that can be played all year long. Hope you had a great…
