Oak Ridge Boys Legend Talks to KXRB Before This Weekend’s Concert

The long time voice of the Oak Ridge Boys is getting ready to hit the stage in Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion this Sunday, and he was nice enough to jump on the phone for a lengthy chat about life on the road, his music, and an unexpected local connection.

Country Music Hall of Famer, William Lee Golden previewed the group's upcoming Sioux Falls performance, opening up about what keeps him energized on tour, and how much he has always loved playing for fans across the Midwest.

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He shared candid insights on the band's evolving lineup, touch on the emotional journey of losing beloved bandmates over the years, and what it feels like to blend four part harmonies with the fresh voices carrying the group forward today.

Beyond the music, Golden dived into his deep passion for photography - a visual passion that truly took off in 2008 when he received his first digital camera. He revealed a surprising local tie in; his photo book actually features a breathtaking image he personally took of a frozen 'Falls Park' when he played a show here in Sioux Falls years back.

He also reflected on how the unexpected downtime of the 2020 pandemic gave him the final push to put his life story into words with his brutally honest autobiography Behind the Beard (you can find a link to purchase here).

Listen to the full conversation with William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys in the audio clip below.

Purchase William's new coffee table book Golden Memories – Landscape Photographs Captured on Tour with the Oak Ridge Boys.