The Legendary Grammy Award Winning, and Grand Ole Opry Members, The Oak Ridge Boys Once again played to a sold out crowd at the Country Tonight Theater In Pigeon Forge Tennessee. There were all ages in attendance . The Extremely popular vocal quartet took to the stage to a roar of applause and cheers from the crowd. Kicking off the show with the popular Oak Ridge Boys song “ One in a Million” also doing lots of your favorite Oak Ridge Boys songs “ “ American Made” , “ Sail Away” “ Dream On” “ Leaving Louisiana In the Broad Daylight” “ Trying to love Two Women” .
During their Gospel segment They sang : How Great Thou Art” featuring Ben James who did an incredible job. ( Ben has taken the Late Joe Bonsall spot since his passing in 2024) They brought up several guys to sing with them on “ Have a Talk with Jesus” and Jesus Is Coming soon” ( Danny Funderburk, John Rulapaugh, Jeff Chapman. ) Which was a wonderful surprise! Great Job too!
The Show was on September 25, 2026 which is now called Dolly day in honor of Dolly Parton( 9 -25 or 9 to 5 day in Sevierville and surrounding counties in Tennessee ) So Duane told a story of how they sang on Dolly Partons Tv show years ago . Wonderful story!
William Lee Golden was featured singer on the Oaks popular song “ Thank God For Kids” which is always wonderful to hear. Great Job! Keyboardist Ronnie Fairchild brought out his family to surround him on that song.
Touring bass singer Aaron McCune was featured on the song
“Down Deep Inside” and sounded Amazing! (Aaron is touring with the Oaks due to Richard Sterban being out with health issues but Richard does make appearances when they play in Nashville Tennessee and when he feels good).
They Ended The Night inviting the fans to come to the stage and sing their popular songs “ Elvira” and ending with the popular song “ Bobbie Sue” . I’m not sure who was having more fun The crowd or the guys on stage! It was smiles all around. Another great show by THE MIGHTY OAKS! They also have a New album coming out October 30, 2026 called Buried Treasures that you can pre-order now! Be Sure to get you one!
Fun facts About the Oak Ridge Boys: The vocal quartet was originally formed in Knoxville Tennessee and played the nearby city of Oak Ridge Tennessee. They played there so much they eventually changed the name to be called the Oak Ridge Quartet. Later to become The Oak Ridge Boys. In 2023 The Oak Ridge Boys were honored with “ The Tennessee Music Pathways” Marker at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge Tennessee. In attendance for the day was William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban. Marking the occasion after the vocal quartet first played there over 80 years ago. Also in attendance was Tennessee Representative John Regan, Mayor Warren Gooch, Family members of former Oak Ridge Quartet Wally Fowler and Lon Freeman (both original members of the Oak Ridge Quartet ). The mayor presented them with a key to the city and a proclamation honoring their contributions to the city. I myself am a native Oak Ridger ! Be Sure to keep up with The Oak Ridge Boys at https://www.oakridgeboys.com for all their tour dates and news and be sure to catch them when you can! Always a fun time! Angela Richardson-Newman Music Matters Magazine.
