FLAT RIVER BAND
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Flat River Band releases their brand-new version of the No. 1 hit "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, available everywhere today. Written by Donovan Cowart and Rodney Crowell, and produced by Tre Corley and Flat River Band, the song captures the spirit of timeless country music with a fresh, heartfelt take on the classic.
This collaboration marks a full-circle moment for Flat River Band. Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys has been a longtime supporter of the trio, having worked with them on the 2018 holiday film The Least of These, A Christmas Story, where Flat River Band provided the entire soundtrack. Since then, The Oak Ridge Boys have continued to follow the trio’s career closely, becoming fans of their music and consistently praising their signature harmonies.
Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys shed light on the collaboration, saying, “It’s a great compliment and we think it’s an honor to be asked. I love the Flat River Band. We did a movie together, a lot of people might not know that, but we did a Christmas movie and they did the music for the whole soundtrack. I became a follower of theirs, a fan of theirs. I’ve been listening to a bunch of the things they’ve been putting out for several years now, and it’s great to see all of them here in our hometown of Hendersonville, TN.”
Flat River Band’s version of "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" blends their authentic sound with the legendary voices of The Oak Ridge Boys, celebrating a shared love of roots music and storytelling. With its rich harmonies and heartfelt delivery, the song reminds listeners of the power of collaboration and community in country music.
The Flat River Band shared, “When we were kids, we couldn't wait to hop off the bus and race home to catch reruns of Dukes of Hazzard. I still vividly remember the episode where Roscoe set up a speed trap and JD Hogg had The Oak Ridge Boys perform ‘Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight.’ It was such a memorable moment for us. Now, being able to perform that song live and in studio with The Oak Ridge Boys feels like a childhood dream come true.”
Flat River Band’s recent releases, including their latest vinyl release of God Bless the Radio, have earned them exposure in the Americana and Country formats, further establishing them as a group to watch.
FLAT RIVER BAND:
Flat River Band consists of three brothers Andy, Chad and Dennijo Sitze, who grew up in a multi-generational family band. Performing alongside their parents and grandparents, they held residencies at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Throughout their tenure in music, the Missouri natives have charted #1 hits on the bluegrass gospel charts and have opened for The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, TG Sheppard and more.
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The trio's songs can be found in the 2018 movie The Least of These, A Christmas Story, featuring Duane Allen (The Oak Ridge Boys), Deborah Allen and Tayla Lynn (Loretta Lynn's granddaughter). The band recently released a new five-song EP, Sights and Sounds, which has given the trio exposure in the spotlight of the Americana and Country formats.
