Oak Ridge Boys set Tulsa date
More than three decades into a storied career, the Oak Ridge Boys are set to perform from a catalog of hits on April 28 at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Tickets start at $35 and go on sale March 17.
Since 1973, the Oak Ridge Boys have released 27 studio albums, including 11 that have peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard country music charts. The band has released 56 singles, including 17 No. 1 hits as well as an additional 15 tracks that have reached the top 10.
Among the band’s biggest hits are “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God for Kids,” “American Made,” “Fancy Free” and “I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes.” The Oaks earned numerous awards for “Elvira,” including the 1982 Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and the 1981 American Country Music and Country Music Association Single of the Year awards.
Throughout its career, the band has crossed formats multiple times. In 1977, the Oaks sang backup on the Paul Simon hit, “Slip Slidin’ Away,” and in 2009, the band covered the White Stripes’ hit “Seven Nation Army” for their most recent release, “The Boys Are Back.” They have performed with legends like Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Bill Monroe, George Jones and Shooter Jennings.
The Oak Ridge Boys continue to be a touring force, playing more than 150 dates a year across the U.S. and Canada. When not touring, the band continues to perform shows at their own venue in Branson, Mo.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is located off of Interstate 44 at exit 240A. Ticket prices and information on upcoming shows are available online in The Joint section, click here for more or by calling (918) 384-ROCK. The Joint box office is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.