The Oak Ridge Boys: William Lee Golden on 60 Years of Harmony, Loss & Healing

William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys opens up about more than six decades on stage — the four-part harmony that still gives him chills, the devastating losses the group has endured, and what keeps him singing at 87. In this conversation, William Lee reflects on the emotional weight of losing longtime bandmates Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban, how new members Ben James and Aaron Lee McCune stepped in and kept the sound alive, and why singing has always been “a joy, never a job.” He also shares what it was like performing at Live Aid with David Bowie, the magic of recording family albums with his sons and grandchildren during the pandemic, and the deeply personal story behind his autobiography. If you love classic country, gospel harmony, or stories about resilience and legacy on stage, this episode is for you. New album \*Buried Treasures* coming Fall 2026. Photo credit: Brandon Wood/IndieBlingStage Vault is a video podcast about the interior experience of live musical performance — what artists think, feel, and prepare in the moments before they step on stage. Follow Stage Vault for more conversations with legendary performers. #TheOakRidgeBoys #WilliamLeeGolden Stage Vault — The show ends. The vault opens. Sponsored by Musicologie — simply delightful music lessons at ⁠⁠musicologie.com⁠⁠.