The Oak Ridge Boys Shine The Light On Christmas

By: Sep. 10, 2018
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The Oak Ridge Boys Shine The Light On Christmas

For almost thirty years, Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boyshave been a part of their fans' holiday seasons with their annual Christmas tour. This year, the Grammy Award-winning group will play their Shine The Light On Christmas show at the Morrison Center in Boise on December 3.

A mixture of traditional and contemporary songs-including religious, romantic and fun holiday tunes-makes up the set list, which includes songs from the Oaks' seven bestselling Christmas CDs. A highlight of the evening is the much-loved 'rocking chair' segment where each BOY rocks by the fireplace and shares personal thoughts about Christmas.

Oaks' lead singer, Duane Allen, says, "Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the positive things about the season.... the joy, happiness, giving, sharing, time with family, and gifts. The beautiful lights and decorations. Christmas music. Special food. And most of all the true meaning, which, of course, is celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

"Every year I look forward to taking our Christmas tour all over the USA. I hope everyone will come out this year and celebrate Christmas with The Oak Ridge Boys."

Known for their iconic and multi-platinum selling hit "Elvira," along with other chart-toppers like "Bobbie Sue," "Thank God For Kids," and "Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight," The Oak Ridge Boys have achieved a decorated career, winning five GRAMMY® Awards, and multiple CMA, ACM and Dove Awards for their cross-over brand of pop, country and gospel music that spans multiple generations. Made up of members Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban, whose unmistakable bass on the lyric "oom poppa, mow mow," has become one of music's most recognized sing-alongs on an international scale, The Oak Ridge Boys are members of the Grand Ole Opry and achieved arguably country music's highest honor in October 2015 when they were inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.

Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,037-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho's premier performing arts center. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, with a panoramic view of the city, parks and foothills, the Center's 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol's picturesque skyline. The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened its doors on April 7, 1984. Today the Center is recognized as a Cultural Ambassador for the City of Boise and a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center is a non-profit organization supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc. For more information on our programs, or to find out how you can play an active role in our ongoing success as a donor or volunteer, please visit us at: www.MorrisonCenter.com

Tickets start at $40.00 and are available at MorrisonCenter.com, by phone at 208-426-1110 or in person at the Morrison Center Box Office.



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