Richard Anthony Sterban, bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, has sadly passed away. As a member of The Oak Ridge Boys, he has won Grammys, ACM Awards, and has been inducted into the Gospel and Country music Halls of Fame.

His legacy extends far beyond music. He was an incredible human being. An inspiration to those who knew him. He and his wife, Donna, were incredibly kind to me and served as mentors for me when I was starting out in music many years ago. I will forever be grateful to them both. My thoughts are with his family at this time. May he rest in peace.