Following his death, Blake Shelton wrote a heartfelt tribute to his friend Joe Bonsall.
Joe sang as a member of the gospel and country group The Oak Ridge Boys from 1973 to 2024.
Blake, 48, shared a picture of himself live with The Oak Ridge Boys on Tuesday.
The precise time and location of the photo’s capture are unknown.
On his Instagram Stories, he wrote, “I’m heartbroken to hear of my friend Joe Bonsall’s death.”
“Joe always has a genuine smile on his face; I have never seen him without one.”
Blake went on, “He loved singing more than anyone I’ve ever met.”
I will be praying for his family and his siblings who play for @theoakridgeboys. Today, each of us has experienced a huge loss.
“Doing It to Country Songs” is a song that Blake and The Oak Ridge Boys released in 2016.
Lou Gehrig passed away due to an illness commonly referred to as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
There is no cure for neuromuscular disorders like ALS. The voluntary muscles of the body are impacted.
Four years after the singer had been ill for four years, fans found out about his sickness in January 2024.
Jennifer and Sabrina were his two daughters from his marriage to Mary Ann. In addition, he had two great-grandchildren and two grandkids.
A news announcement from the Bonsall family stated, “Joseph is also the author of 11 books, including his upcoming memoir, I See Myself, which comes out in November.”
He had a great time throughout his stay on the farm. He was a baseball fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. “But Jesus and his family always came first, and we will see him again on the Promised Day,” the statement continued.
Joe announced his condition and that he was quitting the band.
Enjoying the music of a band
Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, and Joe are known as the Oak Ridge Boys.
“Elvira,” “Come On In,” “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight,” and “Bobbie Sue” are among the band’s best-known songs.
After winning five Grammy Awards, The Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
Not a single member of the original lineup remains in the band.Joe took great pleasure in singing. He was a voracious reader. He was a passionate writer. He had a great time picking up the banjo.
