The Oak Ridge Boys have been tapped for a new award. The group is slated to receive the SGMS President's Honor at the Southern Gospel Music Guild's upcoming Harmony Honors. The award recognizes the group both for their lengthy and successful career, and for their contributions to Southern gospel music. The Oak Ridge Boys' Duane Allen -- a founding member of the group -- says he and his band mates are moved by the award, noting, quote, "I have always felt that it was a huge honor to be recognized by your hometown or from one's roots. Gospel music is the foundation of The Oak Ridge Boys' music, Southern style quartet music." He adds, quote, "I would like to thank all of the former members of The Oak Ridge Boys' organization for laying the groundwork for all of us, and to offer my deepest gratitude to the SGMG for this wonderful honor."The Oaks will be presented with the award during the SGMG Harmony Honors event, taking place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville on April 19th. Allen and the other three Oaks -- Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban -- are expected to attend the event to accept their award.
