The Oak Ridge Boys are honoring the late Joe Bonsall with their new video, out now. The four-man group just released a video of “Promised Land,” a song Bonsall sang the vocal on, and was included on their 2021 Front Porch Singin’ album.
“Promised Land,” written by Ashley Monroe, was a departure for The Oak Ridge Boys, with Bonsall singing almost the entire song by himself, and the other three members joining in at the very end.
“‘Promised Land’ is a great example of Joe Bonsall’s ability to capture the message of a great song and communicate that message to the listener,” Richard Sterban tells People. “His performance is unforgettable.”
Bonsall, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years, passed away on July 9, 2024, after a lengthy battle with ALS. In spite of his illness, Bonsall kept performing for a few years, announcing in January that he was retiring from touring due to an unspecified neuromuscular disorder. Front Porch Singin’ was produced by Dave Cobb, who the band members now believe was divinely inspired to feature mostly Bonsall on the spiritual song.