The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Duane Allen is mourning the loss of his wife, Norah Lee Allen, who passed away on Sunday, March 31, following an extended illness. Allen shared the heartbreaking news on social media. “This morning, my wife of 54 years and 8 months took her last breath of air on planet Earth,” the singer writes. “Norah Lee…
The Oak Ridge Boys are regular performers on the Grand Ole Opry stage, especially since becoming official members in 2011. But it was a first for newcomer Ben James with the group, who is taking the place of Joe Bonsall for the remainder of their shows. Although Bonsall is no longer able to perform, due to a progressive neuromuscular…
William Lee Golden has performed on almost every stage, as part of The Oak Ridge Boys. But Golden took on a new stage, when he and his family band, William Lee Golden and The Goldens, performed on TBN‘s Huckabee. Ahead of their performance, Golden reflected on being part of The Oak Ridge Boys, and country music history, for almost…
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall may not be able to perform with the group anymore, but he isn’t done being creative. The 75-year-old reveals on social media that he has finished another book, I See Myself. “I have FINISHED MY BOOK … oh I finished writing it long ago but I have been editing and doing rewrites and…
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‘ are working on a new album, but sadly it will not include Joe Bonsall. Bonsall, who announced in December he was retiring from touring due to his health, reveals that he will not be part of their next project. The Oak Ridge Boys announced on social media that they were working on a new album,…
Joe Bonsall just shared a sweet memory of how his fellow The Oak Ridge Boys‘ bandmate, Duane Allen, helped him while they were on tour last year. Bonsall, who recently retired from life on the road amid health challenges, recalled how Allen came to his immediate assistance when needed, and without being asked. “One year ago today I was…
Bill Gaither is paying tribute to The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall, who recently announced he was retiring from touring, amid the group’s American Made: Farewell Tour, due to health concerns. The award-winning quartet often performed with Gaither and his wife, Gloria, as part of the famed Gaither Homecoming Series, forming a close friendship with the gospel music pioneer…
The five Home Free members are speaking out after The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall announced he was retiring from touring, in the middle of their American Made: Farewell Tour, due to ongoing health issues. “The Oak Ridge Boys are legends,” Home Free shared as part of a lengthy post on social media, praising the Country Music Hall of…
Joe Bonsall is leaving The Oak Ridge Boys, while in the middle of their American Made: Farewell Tour. The 75-year-old announces his retirement from touring, due to his ongoing health issues. “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over four years now) of a neuromuscular disorder,” Bonsall, who has been performing while sitting down, explains….
