The Goldens

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The Goldens
Origin Brewton, Alabama
Genres Country
Years active1987–1996, 2022-present
Labels Epic, Capitol/SBK
Past membersRusty Golden
Chris Golden

The Goldens were an American country music duo from Brewton, Alabama composed of brothers Rusty and Chris Golden. [1] Rusty and Chris are the sons of The Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden. [1] Before forming The Goldens, Chris was a member of Cedar Creek and Rusty was a member of The Boys Band. [1] Supporting musicians in The Goldens included Greg Gordon, Don Breland, John Rich, Skip Mitchell, Buster Phillips, and John Sturdivant, Jr. [2]

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The Goldens' self-titled debut album was released by Epic Records in 1987. [2] Two singles from the album, Put Us Together Again and Sorry Girls charted on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. [1] The Goldens moved to Capitol/SBK Records for the release of their second album, Rush for Gold, in 1990. [2] The album produced three charting singles and videos, 'Take Me Back To The Country', 'Keep The Faith', and 'Long Gone'. [1] Since disbanding, Rusty has released three solo albums and continues to write songs. Chris joined The Oak Ridge Boys band as drummer from 1996-2014, and has also played drums with Alabama and Restless Heart. Chris returned to the spotlight in 2014, releasing seven solo albums garnering eight number one songs in the country gospel field. Chris also produced and released award winning videos, and won numerous awards in the Inspirational Country Music field. During the pandemic, the brothers reunited, and along with father William Lee Golden and Chris's three children, recorded 3 albums as William Lee Golden & The Goldens. They started touring as a family again in 2022, along with an all-star band.

Rusty Golden died July 1, 2024, at age 65. [3]

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
The Goldens
Live '89
Rush for Gold

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US Country
[1]
1988"Put Us Together Again"55The Goldens
"Sorry Girls"63
1991"Take Me Back to the Country"Rush for Gold
"Keep the Faith"67
"Little Piece of Land"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
1991"Take Me Back to the Country"Bob Burwell
"Keep the Faith"
"Little Piece of Land"Chris Golden

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Huey, Steve. "The Goldens | Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved September 13, 2014.
  3. "Rusty Golden Dies: Country Musician & Songwriter, Son of Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden Was 65". 2 July 2024.