Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys have announced Buried Treasures, a deeply personal new album arriving October 30 via Lightning Rod Records. The title track, “Buried Treasure,” is available today, and album pre-orders are now open. Recorded in Nashville and produced by Anderson East with executive producer Dave Cobb, the collection brings the group’s signature harmonies to songs of faith, friendship, comfort, and love that have long held special meaning for them.
Songs of Faith, Family, and Timeless Favorites
“Every song on the album is about something that’s dear to us,” said Duane Allen. “These songs are all buried treasures — great songs we’ve loved and sung for years, and this is the first time we’ve brought them all together on one record.”
The 10-song set features the group’s only newly written track, “Buried Treasure,” composed by GRAMMY-winning songwriter Aaron Raitiere. The rest of the album includes classics such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Lean on Me,” “What a Wonderful World,” “Stardust,” and Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever.” Gospel foundations shine through on “How Great Thou Art,” “Deep River,” and “Softly and Tenderly,” while “You Are So Beautiful” closes the project on a tender note.
William Lee Golden shared: “It was a lot of fun, reaching back to some of these classic songs. I feel like this album touched on our love of life, love of family, love of our mates that we’ve chosen in life, and also the love of God.”
Tennessee Tour Dates
The Oak Ridge Boys will perform multiple shows in Tennessee this fall:
• September 3–5 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
• September 25 – Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, TN
• October 2–3 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
• October 30–31 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
Additional dates are available at oakridgeboys.com.
About the Album
Buried Treasures was recorded at Sanctuary Blonde Studio in Nashville. The current lineup includes Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, and Ben James, who joined the group following the passing of Joe Bonsall in 2024. Tim Duncan also contributes bass vocals on the project. The album will be released on CD, deluxe gold vinyl, and all digital platforms.
With Buried Treasures set for release on October 30 and the new single “Buried Treasure” available now, The Oak Ridge Boys offer a heartfelt collection that celebrates faith, family, and the music that has shaped their remarkable career. Fans in Nashville and across Tennessee can catch the group live at the Grand Ole Opry and in Pigeon Forge this fall. Pre-order the album and stream the title track today.
“Buried Treasure” sounds like a fitting title for an album built around songs of faith, friendship, comfort, and love. I’m especially intrigued to hear how Anderson East’s production complements the Oak Ridge Boys’ signature harmonies.