Duane David Allen (born April 29, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter, who had formal training in both operatic and quartet singing before becoming a member of the Oak Ridge Boys in 1966. …

A native of Taylortown, Texas, Duane (“Ace”) Allen had formal training in both operatic and quartet singing before becoming a member of the Oaks in 1966. He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music …

Duane Allen, born in Taylortown, Texas, is a celebrated vocalist best known as the lead singer of The Oak Ridge Boys, a role he has held since 1966. With a career spanning nearly six decades, Allen’s …

Jun 21, 2025 · Oak Ridge Boys singer Duane Allen admits he was very lost after the death of his wife in 2024. But in a new interview, he reveals how his church community stepped in to lift him up after her...

Duane Allen, born in Paris, Texas, and a member of the famous Oak Ridge Boys, was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall Of Fame in April, 1990. Lou Wills Hildreth arranged for a “surprise” …

Jun 26, 2024 · The Oak Ridge Boys singer Duane Allen has had a hard year. On Easter, the singer lost his wife Nora Lee Allen after she passed away from an illness.

Jan 4, 2022 · For his classical music degree, Duane concentrated on voice, piano, and composition. He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from both Paris Junior College and Texas A&M.

Aug 1, 2025 · Duane Allen, a youth football coach, taught teamwork and perseverance while helping players learn important skills. His approach was grounded in care and compassion, making every …

Jun 12, 2025 · In a new interview, Oaks singer Duane Allen says the band has no plans to call it quits anytime soon.

Duane David Allen is an American singer and songwriter, who had formal training in both operatic and quartet singing before becoming a member of the Oak Ridge Boys in 1966. Allen is the lead...