Our thoughts and prayers go out to Blake Shelton and his family for their tragic loss

Following his passing, Blake Shelton penned a heartfelt ode to his friend Joe Bonsall.
Joe performed in the gospel and country group The Oak Ridge Boys from 1973 till 2024.

On Tuesday, the 48-year-old Blake posted a photo of himself performing live with The Oak Ridge Boys.

The exact time and location of the photo’s capture are unknown.

He posted on Instagram Stories, “I’m so sad to hear about the death of my friend Joe Bonsall.”

“I have never seen Joe without a smile on his face and a genuine smile on his face.”

“He loved singing more than anyone I’ve ever met,” Blake continued.

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his brothers who play for @theoakridgeboys.” We lost a very significant individual today.

In 2016, Blake released the song “Doing It to Country Songs” alongside The Oak Ridge Boys.

Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, was the cause of his demise.

It is impossible to treat the neuromuscular illness ALS. The voluntary muscles of the body are impacted.

Four years after the singer fell ill, in January 2024, fans learned of his diagnosis.

He has two kids, Jennifer and Sabrina, and a wife, Mary Ann. In addition, he had two great-grandchildren and two grandkids.

“Joseph is also the author of 11 books, including his most recent, a memoir called I See Myself, which comes out in November,” a family spokesman stated in a news release.

“He enjoyed overseeing the farm.” His favorite team was the Philadelphia Phillies. “But Jesus and his family always came first, and on the Promised Day, we will see him again,” the statement read.

When his condition was announced, Joe declared he was quitting the band.

 

The Oak Ridge Boys are made up of Joe, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, and Duane Allen.

Elvira, Come On In, Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight, and Bobbie Sue are some of the band’s best-known songs.

 

Joe, Duane Allen, Richard Sterban, and William Lee Golden make up the Oak Ridge Boys.

Among the band’s most well-known songs are Elvira, Come On In, Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight, and Bobbie Sue.

Wally Fowler, Little Johnny New, Lon “Deacon” Freeman, and Curly Kinsey formed the band.

American Made: The Farwell is now on a tour with The Oak Ridge Boys. The exhibition is up till December 8.

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