RELEASED: October 2, 2001

DANVILLE, KY—The Oak Ridge Boys, a legendary country group, will appear in concert at Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts in one performance set for Friday, October 12 at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at the Norton Center box office. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Patrons also may call 859-236-4692 or toll-free at 1-877-HIT-SHOW.

The Oak Ridge Boys play the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in country and gospel music. The group began in 1945 in Knoxville, Tenn., as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They appeared at the Grand Ole Opry in the fall of 1945 as regulars. Today they entertain fans around the world with their original line-up from the '60's.

Consisting of Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, The Oak Ridge Boys keep up high-energy stage shows that remain the heart of what they do. The group performs four part harmonies, with fresh and uplifting songs that are the secrets of their longevity.

The Norton Center for the Arts is a regional performing arts center, which annually brings to Centre College a series of important musical groups, Broadway shows, individual performances and other works from the performing arts. A complete series schedule and subscription information is available upon request.

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