New Single “Life Is Beautiful” Premiered Exclusively With Wide Open Country
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“Interviewing The Oak Ridge Boys on William Lee’s home front porch is one of those conversations I will cherish for a lifetime. The Oaks shared memories with me for ET as if I were a grandchild, eager to hear the highs they recollected of their monumental career that’s spanned 50 years and counting. I was particularly honored when The Oak Ridge Boys busted out in a song mid-interview, displaying that The Oaks have always had it, have still got it and show zero signs of slowing down!” – Rachel Smith/Entertainment Tonight Correspondent
Producer Dave Cobb’s magic touch plus the timeless harmonies and seamless vocal interplay between Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban and William Lee Golden do this ray of sunshine from Keb’ Mo’s 2006 album Suitcase justice.” – Bobby Moore, Wide Open Country
The Oak Ridge Boys’ performance of ‘Life is Beautiful’ instantly brightens my mood. It’s a much-needed reminder that life IS beautiful even though we’ve all come through a difficult time. For me, their harmonies are the perfect soundtrack for spring and the rebirth we’re seeing all around us.” – Logan Rogers, President of Lightning Rod Records
The new single by my friends The Oak Ridge Boys is truly magical. It’s easy to capture magic when you’re one of the greatest singing groups of all time. It’s impossible to beat the harmony of the iconic Mighty Oaks.” – T.G. Sheppard
‘“’Life Is Beautiful’ and so are The Oak Ridge Boys. Congratulations on a wonderful new single. I love it and I love the message. I can’t wait to hear it again…The Oak Ridge Boys and ‘Life Is Beautiful.’ Check it out!” – Rhonda Vincent, The Queen of Bluegrass
The Oak Ridge Boys’ new single ‘Life Is Beautiful’ couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Although things are happening in the world, we all need to remember we are truly blessed. I can’t wait to hear the full album!” – Johnny Lee
NASHVILLE, Tenn – GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, swing into the season of sunshine with the release of their second single from their upcoming new album ‘Front Porch Singin’, titled “Life Is Beautiful.” This record is their fourth collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer, Dave Cobb. Recorded during the pandemic, it was imperative to create a project that offers comfort and hope to every listener. “Life is Beautiful” is available to stream and download on all digital services today and is premiered on Wide Open Country!
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“I believe Duane found this song long ago and held on to it as he always does with a great song,” Bonsall told Wide Open Country via email. “The timing of recording it in these troubled times is a divine coincidence in my humble opinion because life is God’s most precious gift this side of Salvation and people need to hear a simple message like ‘Life is Beautiful’ now more than ever! ‘Somewhere in the world the sun is shining bright.’ Yeah baby!!!”
“I always love working with The Oaks and with this album, they’ve really captured the warmest feelings of home and family,” shares Dave Cobb.
The Oak Ridge Boys recently sat down with Entertainment Tonights’ Rachel Smith for a special interview showcasing their incredible history in country music, the 40th Anniversary of their iconic hit “Elvira,” memories from past ACM Awards, and their highly anticipated new album ‘Front Porch Singin’, to be released on June 11. The interview was filmed on William Lee Golden’s front porch, the same location used for the cover package of their new record. To watch The Oak Ridge Boys on Entertainment Tonight, click HERE.
“As always, it was a lot of fun sitting down with Entertainment Tonight. Sharing many of our stories was a walk down memory lane that brought smiles to all of our faces,” shares Joe Bonsall.
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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, members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—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. For more information and to view upcoming tour dates for The Oak Ridge Boys, please visit oakridgeboys.com.