Duane Allen
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Duane David Allen had formal training in both operatic and quartet singing before becoming a member of The Oak Ridge Boys
in 1966. Allen is the lead singer for the quartet and is heard on the majority of their most successful songs.
He was inducted in the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
He is married to Norah Lee Allen. Daughter Jamie is married to musician Paul Martin, and they have several children. Son Dee is also a musician. Duane and Norah live in Hendersonville, TN.
The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet.The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in southern gospel during the 1950s...
in 1966. Allen is the lead singer for the quartet and is heard on the majority of their most successful songs.
He was inducted in the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
He is married to Norah Lee Allen. Daughter Jamie is married to musician Paul Martin, and they have several children. Son Dee is also a musician. Duane and Norah live in Hendersonville, TN.