THE OAK RIDGE BOYS ANNOUNCE

2013 CHRISTMAS TIME'S-A-COMIN' TOUR
 
Legendary award-winning, hit-making group
celebrate 24th Anniversary of Christmas Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Grammy Award-winning music legends The Oak Ridge Boys will celebrate their 24th Anniversary of their annual Christmas Tour in 2013 with a festive show featuring live performances of holiday classics and their biggest hits.  Additionally, Richard Sterban, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Joe Bonsall are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Oak Ridge Boys.  The Oak Ridge Boys came together in 1973, beginning as gospel singers, became a top act in country music and then crossed over to pop with the monster hit “Elvira” in 1981.  The song became their fourth No. 1 country hit, reached No. 5 on the pop charts, won the group a Grammy® award and went on to become one of only a handful of singles released out of Nashville ever to go double platinum.  The Oak Ridge Boys recently became members of the Grand Ole Opry®.

The Oak Ridge Boys are known for creating a show atmosphere of holiday cheer with their Christmas tour, which consistently receives rave reviews and has become a holiday tradition in its own right since its start 24 years ago.  The masterful blends of new and traditional yuletide tunes are enhanced by the powerhouse group’s renowned four-part harmonies.
 
“Christmas is my favorite time of the year. The Oak Ridge Boys get to take our Christmas tour all over the USA, sharing joy, happiness, gifts, families getting together, and, of course, the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Our Christmas shows are the highlight of our year,” says Oak Ridge Boy Duane Allen.
 
The Oak Ridge Boys will be filling the holiday season with the celebrated sounds of their Christmas Time’s A-Coming CD (Gaither Gospel Series). The album was released to retail outlets in 2012, with an exclusive version of the CD available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, featuring two heartwarming bonus tracks that capture the meaning of the season. The Christmas Time’s A-Coming album marks the Oaks’ sixth holiday CD.
 
“Our 40th Anniversary tour dates are turning into celebrations everywhere we go. We have chosen a busy schedule so we can say ‘thank you’ to the many promoters, radio stations, fairs, festivals, and our wonderful fans who have all supported us for so many years. We hope everyone will come on out and celebrate with us,” adds Allen.
  
Christmas Time’s-A-Comin’ Tour Dates:
Nov 5-7 - Branson, MO
Nov 12-14 - Branson, MO
Nov 16 - Wisconsin Dells, WS
Nov 19-21 - Branson, MO
Nov 25 - Portsmouth, OH
Nov 29 - Sioux Falls, SD
Nov 30 - Des Moines, IA
Dec 1 - Cheyenne, WY
Dec 2 - Salt Lake City, UT
Dec 3 - Cedar City, UT
Dec 5 - Billings, MT
Dec 6 - Boise, ID
Dec 7 - Kennewick, WA
Dec 8 - Lewiston, ID
Dec 9 - Spokane, WA
Dec 10 - Eugene, OR
Dec 11 - Redding, CA
Dec 12 - Yountville, CA
Dec 13 - Northridge, CA
Dec 14 - Coachella, CA
Dec 15 - Tucson, AZ
Dec 16 - Amarillo, TX
Dec 17 - Topeka, KS
Dec 18 - Cedar Rapids, IA
Dec 19 - Wabash, IN
Dec 20 - Akron, OH
Dec 21 - Toledo, OH
Dec 22 - Green Bay, WI
 
Tracks on Christmas Time’s A-Coming
1. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
2. Peterbilt Sleigh
3. Here Comes Santa Claus
4. Christmas Time's A-Coming
5. White Christmas
6. All I Want For Christmas Is You
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. Getting Ready For A Baby
9. Joy To The World
10. Mary, Did You Know?
11. Mary Had A Little Lamb
12. Glorious Impossible
 
Tracks on The Oak Ridge Boys 40th Anniversary Collection
1. Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight
2. Elvira
3. An American Family
4. Thank God For Kids
5. Amazing Grace
6. God Will Take Care of You
7. American Made
8. Jesus Is Coming Soon 
9. G.I. Joe & Lillie
10. How Great Thou Art
11. The Star-Spangled Banner

For more information, please visit: www.oakridgeboys.com.