| The Oak Ridge Boys ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ Kicks Off December 4th! |
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GRAMMY® Award winners and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating 50 years of music and friendship by reissuing their album ‘It’s Only Natural’ on Lightning Rod Records/Thirty Tigers out today. This special recording was initially sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, but it’s now available everywhere and features a heartfelt mix of the group’s biggest hits and new fan favorites. Produced by Ron Chancey, Michael Sykes, and Duane Allen, ‘It’s Only Natural’ captures the enduring harmony and spirit of Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban, and William Lee Golden, The Oak Ridge Boys, and celebrates their 50 years together. “‘It’s Only Natural’ is a musical celebration of 50 years of singing together,” shares Duane Allen. “The biggest hit we have ever recorded, “Elvira,” just had to be on this collection. So, we asked Ron Chancey to produce a fresh/new track. Ron also brought two new songs for us to record. Michael Sykes and I co-produced the other songs on the project–all with the thought of celebrating 50 years of the four Oak Ridge Boys being together.” ‘It’s Only Natural’ track listing: 01 What’cha Gonna Do? (Steven J. Williams, Wil Nance & Sherrie Austin)02 True Heart (Michael James Bruce Clark & Don Schlitz)03 Before I Die (Woody Mullis & Trey Matthews)04 Gonna Take a Lot of River (Mark Henley & John Kurhajetz)05 No Matter How High (Even Stevens & Joey Scarbury)06 The Shade (Shane Decker & Troy Jones)07 Elvira (Dallas Frazier)08 Louisiana Red Dirt Highway (Vernon Rust)09 Beyond Those Years (Troy Harold Seals & Eddie F. Setser)10 Wish You Could Have Been There (Steven Dall, Casey Marshall & John Kennedy)11 Lucky Moon (Mark Wright & Doug Johnson)12 Sacrifice… For Me (Joe Bonsall) To purchase/stream: 30tgrs.ffm.to/itsonlynatural The Oak Ridge Boys American Made Christmas Tour The Oak Ridge Boys recently announced that their ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ will kick off for a limited run of holiday performances in select cities starting December 4 in Sarasota, Florida, with many shows already sold out. Offering fans a chance to experience the magic of the season, this year’s musical celebration will feature breathtaking visuals, falling snow, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, creating a picture-perfect setting for a night of festive joy. The group will deliver a heartwarming mix of traditional and contemporary holiday favorites, along with some of their most iconic hits. Fans can also expect cherished selections from the groups’ seven bestselling Christmas albums. Don’t miss this unforgettable, family-friendly holiday tradition that promises to inspire, entertain, and create memories to last a lifetime. The Oak Ridge Boys ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ dates include: DEC 04 – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, Fla. DEC 05 – Anderson Music Hall / Hiawassee, Ga. DEC 07 – Niswonger Performing Arts Center / Greeneville, Tenn. DEC 11 – The Grand Theater / Wausau, Wis. DEC 12 – Medina Entertainment Center / Medina, Minn.DEC 13 – Crystal Grand Music Theatre / Wisconsin Dells, Wis.DEC 18 – Honeywell Center – Ford Theater / Wabash, Ind. DEC 19 – Canton Palace Theatre / Canton, OhioDEC 20 – Midland Center For The Arts / Midland, Mich. For a complete list of upcoming Oak Ridge Boys tour dates, visit oakridgeboys.com. # # # About The Oak Ridge Boys: The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. The group—Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban—was inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—and is known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album, celebrating two double-platinum albums and more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 chart-toppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God For Kids,” “American Made,” and “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more. Ben James replaced Joe Bonsall, who died on July 9, 2024. For more information on The Oak Ridge Boys and their 2024-2025 tour, please visit oakridgeboys.com. Suggested post:.@Opry & @countrymusichof members The @OakRidgeBoys release #ItsOnlyNatural and will begin #limited #AmericanMadeChristmasTour dates. To purchase/stream: 30tgrs.ffm.to/itsonlynatural |
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