Nashville, TN — Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Their foundational influence and award-winning history is attributed not only to their dynamic personalities and musical diversity, but also to great songs that have connected with the hearts of their audiences for over three decades. In light of this, The Oak Ridge Boys are extending a personal invitation and warm welcome to the people who have made this possible; the fans.
The Inaugural Oak Ridge Boys Rally, October 23-25, 2009, will be two nights during a weekend full of fellowship, four-part harmonies and upbeat songs coming straight from the hearts of a group of musicians that we have all come to know and love, The Oak Ridge Boys.
“The Oak Ridge Boys are looking forward to the Rally at the Gaylord Opryland. It will be a fun weekend. It’s not often we can invite fans to our hometown, and we’re hoping this will become an annual event,” says Joe Bonsall of The Oaks.
Guests of The Oak Ridge Boys who will be travelling to Nashville for The Inaugural Oak Ridge Boys Rally will spend two nights at the widely acclaimed Gaylord Opryland Resort, known for its nine acres of indoor gardens, luxurious guestrooms, fantastic on-site restaurants and award-winning Southern hospitality.
During their stay, guests will be treated with a concert comprised of hits as well as new music off The Oaks’ latest CD, The Boys Are Back, which was the second highest debut on Billboard’s May 24th Top Country Albums chart. The Oaks’ new music has attracted the attention of a younger audience, while reminding dedicated fans that their favorite group is ever-evolving.
“When we throw new songs at the audience, it’s fun to watch their reaction. The cool thing is they’re loving it. We don’t give it any introduction; we just go straight into each song. We did Seven Nation Army in Minnesota recently and got a standing ovation. The younger kids in the audience were freaking out,” adds bass singer extraordinaire Richard Sterban.
This goes to show that the Oak’s rally is truly for every age and fun for the whole family! And because of the group’s huge popularity, tickets to this eventat the Gaylord Opryland are going quickly, so make plans now for an unforgettable family weekend with The Oak Ridge Boys!
The Oak’s will host a dessert reception and a question-and-answer session for their fans before their performance, which will be located in one of the beautiful ballrooms at Gaylord Opryland. To close out The Inaugural Oak Ridge Boys Rally their will be a VIP meet and greet as well as an appearance by The Oak Ridge Boys Saturday night at the legendary Grand Ole Opry!
The two-night reserved package, priced at $249*, includes:
- Room accommodations
- Ticket to a dessert reception and question-and-answer session with the Oak Ridge Boys on Friday, October 23, 2009
- Ticket to the Oak Ridge Boys in Concert on Friday, October 23, 2009
- Ticket to the Grand Ole Opry with an appearance by the Oak Ridge Boys on Saturday, October 24, 2009
- Limited edition commemorative poster
- Gaylord Opryland VIP Coupon Book, valued at more than $250
Upgrade to the VIP package for an additional $40 and receive a VIP meet-and-greet with the Oak Ridge Boys prior to the Opry and an Oak Ridge Boys special gift item.
*Per person, based on double occupancy, plus tax, resort free and parking. Restrictions apply.
The Inaugural Oak Ridge Boys Rally at Gaylord Opryland Resort, October 23-25, 2009, is on sale now. For reservations, please call 1-888-999-OPRY (6779) and for more information, please visit www.gaylordopryland.com. To download photos of the band, please check out http://www.gaylordoprylandsales.com/press/photo-galleries/oak-ridge-boys/.
ABOUT THE OAK RIDGE BOYS
The Oak Ridge Boys first captivated country music audiences in the late 1970s, earning Billboard’s “Breakthrough Award” in 1977, the Country Music Association’s “Vocal Group of the Year” and “Instrumental Group of the Year” awards in 1978 and the Academy of Country Music’s (ACM) “Top Vocal Group” and “Album of the Year” awards in the same year. The band, comprised of Duane Allen, Richard Sterban, Joe Bonsall and William Lee Golden, have had a string of country, pop and gospel hits, including the ACM’s “Single of the Year” award-winning song “Elvira,” as well as “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “American Made,” “Fancy Free” and “Thank God For Kids.”
In all, the band has scored 12 gold albums, three platinum albums and one double platinum album, plus one double platinum single and have had more than a dozen national number-one singles and more than 30 Top Ten hits.
ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States – is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings and Incentives in 2008, the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 and Gold Platter Elite in 2004, 2005 and 2006, as well as a nine-time winner of Southern Living’s “Reader’s Choice Awards.” Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit
