Oak Ridge Boys

"I am on the better side now," he writes. "God is able! Love you all."

The longtime Oaks singer is missing this weekend's shows.

His version sounds VERY different from their later hit.

He left behind a great body of work and a troubled personal legacy.

"It's one of the few times we kind of tanked."

He had a long and amazing career.

Before starting, they cracked a joke that had President George W. Bush rolling.

They're giving their longtime friend and fan one final musical sendoff.

They have such fond memories!

The Country Music Hall of Famers will ring in the holidays with their Shine the Light on Christmas Tour.