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The Oak Ridge Boys
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The Oak Ridge Boys are the country and gospel harmony group that sang "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue" and "American Made." "Elvira" went to No. 1 on the country chart in 1981. They joined the Grand Ole Opry on August 6, 2011, and were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

Hometown
Knoxville, Tennessee
Grand Ole Opry
Member since 2011

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Oak Ridge Boys’ Richard Sterban Battling Pancreatic Cancer and Asking the Public for Prayers

Oak Ridge Boys legend Richard Sterban revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and asked for prayers, saying he hopes to return to the stage in the coming months.

Joe Bonsall, Legendary Tenor Vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 76

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Appreciating The Beauty of Americans with The Oak Ridge Boys Hit Song “American Made”

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The Oak Ridge Boys’ And Their Story About A Girl Named “Bobbie Sue”

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10 The Oak Ridge Boys Songs You Should Listen To At Least Once In Your Life

Here are ten must-listen The Oak Ridge Boys songs that deserve a spot on your playlist. We promise you, they’re worth it.

The Oak Ridge Boys And A Few Facts You May Not Know About Them

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The Oak Ridge Boys Takes On The Southern Gospel Standard “Jesus Is Coming Soon”

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In The Shelter of His Arms: A Classic Gospel Song of The Oak Ridge Boys

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The Many Versions of “Where the Soul Never Dies” by Country Artists

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Joe Bonsall Has Joined The Rest of Oak Ridge Boys Following Health Scare And Hospitalization

Fans were delighted when Joe Bonsall joined the rest of Oak Ridge Boys on stage during the Freedom Fest. The singer revealed he'd been hospitalized due to pulmonary embolism.

The Oak Ridge Boys Made The Song “Elvira” Both A Country and Pop Hit

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Three Students Wore Oversized Cowboy Hats As They Danced To “Elvira”

Watch the comical performance of three students as they danced to Oak Ridge Boy’s “Elvira” donning oversized cowboy hats and get some good vibes.

A Young Cancer Survivor Singing Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira” Will Truly Warm Your Heart

Reed Arnett was only four months cancer-free when this video of him putting out an incredible performance of Oak Ridge Boys' "Elvira" was posted.

10 Guilty Pleasure Country Songs to Indulge In

Guilty pleasure, a sort of shame that we all have, it comes in many different forms and manifests in many different ways.

“There Must Be a Better Way” to Deal with Struggles in Life

"There Must Be a Better Way" to deal with struggles in life that seem never-ending. They also seem constant for some unknown reason.