# Ben James | The Oak Ridge Boys

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Podcast: [Drifting Cowboy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drifting-cowboy-7332357)
Published: 2026-03-05T16:20:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dillon-weldon/episodes/Ben-James--The-Oak-Ridge-Boys-e3fv8ls
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Duration seconds: 1807

## Resource

The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most legendary careers in country music history, but now the group has entered a brand-new chapter. In this episode of the Drifting Cowboy Podcast, Dillon Weldon sits down with Ben James, the newest member of the Oak Ridge Boys, to talk about how he joined the iconic group and what the future looks like.Ben shares the incredible story of how he became the new Oak Ridge Boy, what it’s like stepping into a legendary group with decades of history, and what fans can expect moving forward. We also talk about Ben’s musical background, the legacy of the Oak Ridge Boys, life on the road, and what it means to carry on one of country music’s most recognizable sounds.The Oak Ridge Boys have been a cornerstone of country music for generations, and this conversation gives fans a rare look inside the group as a new era begins.If you love classic country music, behind-the-scenes stories, and conversations with the legends and rising voices of the genre, subscribe to the channel for more interviews like this. Ben James, Oak Ridge Boys, new Oak Ridge Boy, Oak Ridge Boys new member, Oak Ridge Boys interview, Ben James interview, Drifting Cowboy Podcast, Dillon Weldon, country music podcast, Oak Ridge Boys history, William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, country music legends, country music interviews, classic country music, country music stories, country music podcast interview, Nashville country music, country music legends interview, country music history

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