Legendary vocal quartet brings its ‘American Made Farewell tour to Santa Ynez Valley
The Oak Ridge Boys, the American vocal quartet known for their distinctive blend of country, gospel, and pop, will bring their “American Made Farewell” tour to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Tickets for the show are $49, $54, $59, $69, and $79.
The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million albums worldwide, reflecting their long-standing popularity across numerous genres. The show will feature many of the group’s country hits and two pop smashes – “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue” – that have earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, as well as garnering a host of other industry and fan accolades.
Formed as a quartet in 1975, the group currently features longtime members Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, along with Ben James, who joined in 2023. Initially centered around southern gospel, the group marked their breakthrough into country music when their single, “I’ll Be True to You,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1978. They reached popularity in the mainstream during the 1980s with songs like “Elvira,” which reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 Chart, and “Bobbie Sue,” which was a Top 20 hit.
After revisiting gospel and traditional country style music in the 1990s and early 2000s, they began blending traditional sound with a more modern style in the 2010s and 2020s with songs such as “I Thought About You, Lord” (featuring Willie Nelson) and “Seven Nation Army” (a cover of the hit by The White Stripes).
The Oak Ridge Boys have been nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning one in 1971 for Best Gospel Performance with “Talk About the Good Times.” They won two Country Music Association Awards for Vocal Group of the Year (1978) and Single of the Year (“Elvira,” 1981), as well as the American Music Award for Best Country Video in 1985 with “Everyday.” The group was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
Don’t miss an opportunity to experience The Oak Ridge Boys’ signature sound in one of the most popular entertainment venues in Santa Barbara County.
Located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, the Chumash Casino Resort is an age 21-and-older venue. Tickets for all events are available at THE CLUB at Chumash or online at www.chumashcasino.com.
