Chris Golden on Oak Ridge Boys Legacy, Presidents, Elvis, and 478,000 Miles :: Ep 40 Circling the Drain Podcast

About this episode

Chris Golden shares stories from his musical upbringing and experiences performing for U.S. presidents.

Award-winning artist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Golden joins Johnny B and Jay Harper to swap stories from a lifetime in music. From growing up in the Golden family dynasty (son of Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden), to playing for every living U.S. president, to singing with his kids and racking up 478,000 miles on the road, this episode is loaded with behind-the-scenes tales, faith, family, and a lot of laughs. Chris talks about: – Growing up on the Alabama–Florida line in a deep musical family – The Oaks’ gospel-to-country transition and backlash from the “church crowd” – Forming The Goldens and Golden Spear, Muscle Shoals sessions, and label drama – Playing the White House, One America Appeal, and hanging with multiple presidents – Touring life, that red sparkle Ludwig snare, and his monster hybrid drum kit – Voiceover work (Heinz 57, ad auditions, and chasing the “Sam Elliott” spec) – Recording 34 songs with his dad and brother, and now sharing the stage with his kids – His upcoming album “A Better Man” and the song “Where My People Are” 03:18 Growing up on the Alabama–Florida state line 07:58 Golden family music roots and Inspirational Country Music Awards 09:56 Rusty…

People in this episode

Hosts: John E. Bozeman, Jay Harper

Guest: Chris Golden

Topics covered

• music legacy
• family
• touring life
• presidential performances
• behind-the-scenes stories
• faith
• laughter

Keywords

• Chris Golden
• Oak Ridge Boys
• music
• touring
• presidents
• family
• album
• stories
• faith
• laughter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oak Ridge Boys, Heinz 57, One America Appeal

Books & works: A Better Man, Where My People Are

Places: Alabama–Florida

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