Oak Ridge Boys Launch 2014 Christmas Night Out Tour

The Oak Ridge Boys are hitting the road tonight (Nov. 21) for the beginning of their annual Christmas Night Out Tour. The holiday trek, now in its 25th year, is one of the longest-running Christmas tours in the music industry.

“It’s that time of year again ... time for the jingle bells to be ringing around the world, and on the stage of the Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas show," lead singer Duane Allen says. "There’ll be songs you already know, the traditional songs, Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas hits and some new songs. And I’ve heard that Santa Claus may be arriving on a Peterbilt Sleigh.

"We begin our show with some major Oak Ridge Boys hits, then we take a break, and when the snow starts falling, it’s a full-blown Christmas show," he continues. "Fireplace, rocking chairs (thank you, Cracker Barrel) and all of the exciting, fun and spiritual songs that reflect the true meaning of Christmas.”

Adds bandmate Joe Bonsall, "The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas tour has become a solid tradition all across America. [The show] covers every aspect of this annual celebration, from romance to presents, cookies and trees to Santa Claus, and the rocking chair conversations that are loved by all. We proudly end our show with five songs that reflect the true meaning of Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

The legendary group is also starring in a holiday TV special, 'A Salute to Christmas,' with special appearances by Larry Gatlin, Mary Sarah and the Martin Family Circus. The show will highlight the work of the American Legion, which provides assistance for United States veterans. A list of stations and air dates can be found here.

See a complete list of Christmas Night Out Tour dates below, and find ticket information here.

Oak Ridge Boys, 2014 Christmas Night Out Tour Dates:

Nov. 21 -- Golden Nugget -- Biloxi, Miss.
Nov. 23 -- Oak Ridge Boys Theatre -- Branson, Mo.
Nov. 24 -- Campbellsville University -- Campbellsville, Ky.
Nov. 28 -- Des Moines Civic Center -- Des Moines, Iowa
Nov. 29 -- Five Flags Center -- Dubuque, Iowa
Nov. 30 -- Star Plaza Theatre -- Merrillville, Ind.
Dec. 01 -- Stranahan Theatre -- Toledo, Ohio
Dec. 03 -- Peoria Civic Center Theatre -- Peoria, Ill.
Dec. 04 -- Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center -- Bowling Green, Ky.
Dec. 05 -- Carson Center -- Paducah, Ky.
Dec. 06 -- Blue Gate Theatre -- Shipshewana, Ind.
Dec. 07 -- The Palace Theatre -- Greensburg, Pa.
Dec. 08 -- Meridian Centre -- St. Catharines, Ontario
Dec. 09 -- Meridian Centre -- St. Catharines, Ontario
Dec. 10 -- Vern Riffe Center -- Portsmouth, Ohio
Dec. 11 -- Luhrs Performing Arts Center -- Shippensburg, Pa.
Dec. 12 -- Hard Rock Rocksino -- Northfield, Ohio
Dec. 13 -- Meramec Music Theatre -- Steeleville, Mo.
Dec. 14 -- St Croix Casino -- Turtle Lake, Wis.
Dec. 16 -- Chester Fitz Auditorium -- Grand Forks, N.D.
Dec .17 -- DeVent Center -- Norfolk, Neb.
Dec. 18 -- Corn Palace -- Mitchell, S.D.
Dec. 19 -- Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel -- Tama, Iowa
Dec. 20 -- Crystal Grand Music Theatre -- Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Dec. 21 -- Weidner Center for Performing Arts -- Green Bay, Wis.