Duane Allen’s Life Story: From The Oak Ridge Boys to Tragic Loss
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 Hall of Fame and has written a book on the history of Gospel music. He also holds an honorary doctorate from a Christian college. Duane graduated from Paris Junior College, and then Texas A&M University at Commerce, Texas. He received a B.S. in Music from Texas A&M, studying with Metropolitan Opera stars Richard Webb and William Abbott. For his classical music degree, Duane concentrated on voice, piano, and composition. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from both Paris Junior College and Texas A&M in 2017. He and his wife Norah Lee underwrite a scholarship fund for Texas A&M University Department of Music students. #theOakRidgeBoys #DuaneAllen #gaitherhomecoming ◾Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgospelchannel_12/
About Duane Allen
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 singer for the quartet and is heard on the majority of their most successful songs. Allen was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015 as a member of the Oak Ridge Boys. He was later inducted into the SGMA Hall of Fame in 2025, for his Gospel music contribution.
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