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– Country music legends and American music icons The Oak Ridge Boys have just recorded an all-new gospel recording, which will be available everywhere on May 26th. Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites (Gaither Music Group), a 15-song project produced by Ben Isaacs (Gaither Vocal Band, The Isaacs) and group member Duane Allen, showcases the group’s award-winning, four-part harmonies and celebrates their musical roots.
“The reason these old hymns are so familiar is because they are great. They have lived through the decades, even centuries, because they were written in times when man’s faith was tested. They have stood the test of time because the message transcends the test of time.”
Something else that has stood the test of time is the group’s longtime friendship with country legend Merle Haggard, who wrote a song entitled “Sweet Jesus” for the new release.
Another special addition to Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites are guest vocals from the award-winning Isaacs, who joined The Oaks for the song “Peace Within.”
The Oak Ridge Boys know firsthand how to take things to another level. The group was founded in1943, in Knoxville, Tenn., by gospel music singer, manager, promoter and businessman Wally Fowler. The current lineup, which was assembled years later (William Lee Golden, 1965; Duane Allen, 1966; Richard Sterban, 1972; and Joe Bonsall 1973), has scored 17 No. 1 hits, released more than 40 albums and achieved worldwide sales of over 41 million units. They have received five GRAMMY® Awards; 15 CMA Award nominations, winning two of them; and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
In April it was announced that the group will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the fall of 2015, in the Modern Era Artist category.
The group is featured regularly on “The Grand Ole Opry,” and they will be highlighting Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites during their upcoming appearances during CMA Fest 2015 and at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN.
For further information, visit www.oakridgeboys.com or Twitter.com/OakRidgeBoys or www.facebook.com/oakridgeboys.
ABOUT THE OAK RIDGE BOYS CD Song List for the new CD
1. IN THE SWEET BY AND BY- 2. ROCK OF AGES- 3. SWEET JESUS featuring Merle Haggard- 4. ANGEL BAND- 5. THERE IS POWER IN THE BLOOD- 6. IN THE GARDEN- 7. HOLD TO GOD’S UNCHANGING HAND- 8. I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY- 9. LIFE’S RAILWAY TO HEAVEN- 10. TIME HAS MADE A CHANGE IN ME- 11. BLESSED ASSURANCE- 12. FATHER, I STRETCH MY HANDS TO THEE- 13. FARTHER ALONG- 14. JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS- 15. PEACE WITHIN featuring The Isaacs