NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country and Gospel Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden, together with his family band The Goldens, proudly unveils their heartfelt new music video for “Elvira,” a standout track from their Golden Classics collection. Adding a deeply personal touch, the video features William Lee’s grandson, Elijah Golden, taking the lead on vocals, capturing a powerful generational connection through music. Directed by Jeff Panzer, the video includes appearances by cherished family members Elizabeth, Chris, and Elijah Golden, Aaron McCune, and the late Rusty Golden, whose presence in the video serves as a moving tribute, coming one year after his passing. Premiered exclusively by Cowboys & Indians, this special rendition of “Elvira” celebrates both legacy and family, honoring the songs that have shaped the Golden family’s musical journey across generations.
“When we decided to record our version of “Elvira,” it was one that I knew would sound the best with my grandson, Elijah, on lead vocals,” shares William Lee. “Elijah grew up to this song and always loved it. We wanted to feature him in the video as well, and it was tough as he’s been away to college at Brown University. We loved the end result and felt it was appropriate to honor my son Rusty Golden and Joe Bonsall, who both passed away within a week of each other one year ago. I love and miss them both very much.”
-William Lee Golden
William Lee Golden and The Goldens were recently inducted into the 28th Annual North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) along with fellow honorees Billy Dean, Marty Raybon (of Shenandoah), and Mark Wills. In front of a roaring audience and a venue full of support, William Lee, his son Chris, and his granddaughter Elizabeth Golden took the stage, performing several songs from their three-album collection, Golden Classics, before their official induction. The group has also released several other videos, including “Southern Accents,” “Stand By Me,” “If I Could Only Hear My Mother Pray Again,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Old Country Church,” “The Long And Winding Road,”“I Saw The Light,” and “Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On.”
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Country Roads
1. I Still Miss Someone
2. Four Walls
3. Welcome To My World
4. Take Me Home Country Roads
5. You Are My Sunshine
6. The Great Speckled Bird
7. Green Green Grass Of Home
8. Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On
9. For The Good Times
10. I Saw The Light
Southern Accents
1. Take It Easy
2. Me And Bobby McGee
3. The Long And Winding Road
4. Stand By Me
5. Jambalaya
6. Peaceful Easy Feeling
7. Long Black Veil
8. Southern Accents
9. Elvira
10. Multi-colored Lady
11. Bobbie Sue
12. Hollywood Nights
Old Country Church
1. Come And Dine
2. Old Country Church
3. It’s Suppertime
4. If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
5. Until Then
6. Why Me, Lord?
7. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
8. Too Much To Gain
9. Sheltered
10. Softly And Tenderly
11. Love Lifted Me
12. Power In The Blood
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There are few things more potent than family harmony and rarely has that been more evident than on the three new albums recorded by Country Music Hall of Fame and Oak Ridge Boy member William Lee Golden, who, along with his talented sons, have created William Lee Golden and The Goldens. The Brewton, Alabama native cements his considerable legacy in the music industry with three distinctive collections that reflect his musical roots and the journey that has made him one of America’s most unique troubadours. From revered gospel classics to beloved country gems and iconic rock favorites, Golden leads his family through the songs that have been steppingstones on his well-traveled musical journey. It all comes together as a rich sonic tapestry that fans will cherish. For more, visit williamleegoldenandthegoldens.com. Sadly, Rusty Golden passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 65 at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
