Richard Sterban Returns to the Stage for Opry Appearances

Feb 3, 2026

Image courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry Archives.

Richard Sterban, long-time bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, made his triumphant return to the stage with his musical partners at the historic Grand Ole Opry on January 30th and 31st. The audience gave Richard standing ovations for his trademark “oom papa mow mow.”

“Richard…coming out to sing with us on ‘Elvira’ was a soul-stirring experience for me,” says lead singer, Duane Allen. “I am reading thousands of comments from those of you who felt the same way. Having Richard on stage with us again was one of God’s greatest blessings.”

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