Oak Ridge Boys Teaches Us How to "Celebrate Christmas" with New Album

By Timothy Yap Aug 12, 2016 03:32 AM EDT

On October 21, Oak Ridge Boys will sing about our Lord's birth with their new Christmas release Celebrate Christmas. Enjoy the songs of Christmas with the classic, four-part harmonies of these Country and Gospel Music Hall of Fame legends.

Known for their annual Christmas tour that has packed venues across the country for decades, Duane, William Lee, Joe and Richard have recorded holiday favorites, old and new, showcasing their unmistakable, warm tones. From "Jingle Bells" to "Away In A Manger," The Boys bring to life the fun and joy of the season while reminding us of the real reason we Celebrate Christmas.

TRACK LISTING

01. Joy To The World

02. That's Christmas To Me

03. I'll Be Home For Christmas

04. Santa Claus Is Real

05. O Come All Ye Faithful

06. Rest In You Tonight

07. Away In A Manger

08. There's Nothing Between Us But Love Anymore

09. Jingle Bells

10. Blue Christmas

11. Come To The Manger

12. The Hallelujah Chorus

The Oak Ridge Boys was formed in 1943, in Knoxville, Tenn., by gospel music singer, manager, promoter and businessman Wally Fowler. The current lineup, which came together 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 with two double-platinum albums. They have received five GRAMMY® Awards and 15 CMA Award nominations, winning two of them; and they were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000.

The group has earned prestigious membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and Grand Ole Opry, among other designations. Known worldwide as one of recording history's most extraordinary musical successes, they have garnered more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 chart-toppers "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue," "Thank God for Kids" and "American Made," among dozens more.