The song appears on the band’s new Mama’s Boys album
The Oak Ridge Boys has released its highly anticipated new album, Mama’s Boys, available now via Lightning Rod/Thirty Tigers. This project marks their fifth collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, recorded at the iconic RCA Studio A and Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Ahead of the album release, The Oak Ridge Boys built excitement by unveiling a series of standout singles, including the heartfelt “I Thought About You, Lord” featuring Willie Nelson, the soulful “Come On Home,” and the nostalgic “That’s The Way Mama Made It.”
Our exclusive premiere of “Mama Sang For Me” is available to stream below.
The project is the first since the passing of longtime member Joe Bonsall earlier this year. Bonsall retired from the road in January 2024 and spent the next few months finishing his memoir, I See Myself: Musings and Memories of a Blessed Life, which will be released in mid-November. Ben James joined in January 2024 following Bonsall’s retirement.
“We asked the music people to bring us the best songs that they have ever heard about mama,” shares Duane Allen. “Writers from Aaron Raitiere and David Lee Murphy, to Dottie Rambo, to Willie Nelson helped us out. Yes, Willie came in and sang with us on the song he wrote, “I Thought About You, Lord.” Thank you to our music friends for bringing us your great songs about mothers, and making Mama’s Boys a reality.”
For the first time in their legendary careers, The Oak Ridge Boys participated in the pressing of one of their records. They visited the renowned Vinyl Lab in Nashville, to watch the production of their limited-edition red, white, and blue splatter vinyl. Only two hundred signed copies are available.
“The Vinyl Lab recently had the incredible honor of not just pressing the Oak Ridge Boys’ latest release on vinyl, but also hosting them on their first visit to a vinyl pressing plant where they had the opportunity to witness their latest album get stamped onto vinyl,” shares Scott LeMasters. “The Vinyl Lab takes great pride in the ability to make artists dreams come true through the magic of vinyl records – and we are fortunate enough to witness the pride and joy in the artists that we work with every day. It was The Vinyl Lab’s absolute pleasure and honor to see these same reactions from the Oak Ridge Boys – even after 50+ years of making music.”
The Oak Ridge Boys have long had a gift for connecting with listeners through their heartfelt lyrics and rich harmonies, and their upcoming album Mama’s Boys, the first to feature Ben James on tenor, is no exception.
The group has carefully selected songs that pay tribute not only to their own mothers but to mothers everywhere who bring life, hope, and unconditional love. This album is a heartfelt celebration of the profound impact that mothers and other strong women have had on shaping our lives. With Mama’s Boys, Cobb and The Oak Ridge Boys strike a powerful emotional chord, reminding us of the lasting bond we share with the women who raised us.
The Oak Ridge Boys continue their 2024-2025 American-Made Farewell Tour, which includes a ten-city 2024 Christmas run. The Boys were also excited to launch their new website this year, which has a new look, store, videos, and more.
