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The Story: The Oak Ridge Boys Return to Nashville for Christmas Residency
Few traditions in country and gospel music carry the same magic as The Oak Ridge Boys at Christmas. With their unmistakable four-part harmony, rich catalog of holiday favorites, and decades of touring history, the group has become synonymous with the season. This year, the legendary quartet is bringing that magic home, returning to Nashville for a special Christmas residency that promises nostalgia, joy, and a celebration of faith and family.
The announcement has been met with excitement across Music City, where The Oak Ridge Boys are regarded as hometown heroes. Though they’ve taken their holiday shows on the road for more than three decades—performing everywhere from small-town theaters to major arenas—the idea of a residency in Nashville brings their music full circle. “Nashville has always been home,” Joe Bonsall said in a recent interview. “It feels right to plant our Christmas show here and let the people who have supported us for so long celebrate with us.”
The residency will feature a carefully curated mix of classic holiday standards, original seasonal songs, and, of course, some of the group’s biggest hits. Fans can expect to hear moving renditions of “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World” alongside Oak Ridge Boys originals like “Thank God for Kids.” No show would be complete without their chart-topping anthem “Elvira,” which has become as much a part of their identity as their Christmas material.
The production itself is designed to evoke the warmth of the holidays, complete with festive staging, dazzling lights, and family-friendly atmosphere. Longtime member William Lee Golden, known for his flowing beard and Santa-like presence, shared that the show will highlight the deeper meaning of the season. “It’s about more than music,” he explained. “It’s about reminding people of faith, hope, and love—the things that matter most at Christmas.”
Richard Sterban, whose bass vocals rumble through classics like “O Come All Ye Faithful,” added that the group takes special joy in connecting generations. “We see grandparents bring their grandchildren, parents bringing their kids. It’s become a family tradition, and that’s the greatest honor we could ask for.”
The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas tours have built a reputation as one of the most enduring holiday events in American music. Their return to Nashville ensures that fans won’t just hear a concert—they’ll experience a piece of living tradition. For many, it is a chance to step away from the hustle of the season and immerse themselves in harmony, storytelling, and memories wrapped in music.
As the group prepares to take the stage, the excitement is palpable. Tickets for the residency have already begun to sell quickly, with fans eager to secure their chance to witness the show. For The Oak Ridge Boys, it’s another chapter in a remarkable career that has spanned gospel roots, country superstardom, and now, a legacy as one of the season’s most cherished voices.
This Christmas, Nashville won’t just be the capital of country music—it will be home to a holiday tradition sung by four voices that still blend like no other.