January 29th Taping of The Oak Ridge Boys Live From Las Vegas

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Mel Tillis and Music Director Edgar Struble came down to the Oaks dressing room for a bit of rehearsing.
  Dick Howard, Executive Co-Producer and talent guru greets Mel.
The Boys rehearse "I Ain't Never" with Mel, who wrote the song. You may remember that the Oaks sang that song for the "Beverly Hillbillies" movie.
  Edgar, Mel and Joe working out the harmonies.
Duane talks with 6-year old sensation Hunter Hayes.
Yet another music rehearsal, this time onstage.
The Goldens – William Lee and Chris.
Dee Allen steps up front to sing a song he wrote.
This is a shot from the back of the enormous stage.
Paul Uhrig plays bass.
Don Carr adds the guitar.
Ron Fairchild on the keyboards.
Golden cajun dances while Hunter Hayes plays his accordion.
This time they run "Never" onstage with Mel.
The Oaks introduce....
... the legendary Merle Haggard.
Merle performs "Mama Tried" and "Workin' Man Blues."
Golden appears to have "happy feet" today. He's back out dancin'.
The Boys welcome Merle to the stage of "Live From Las Vegas."
The Captain and Tennille perform "Love Will Keep Us Together."
The Boys join Darryl and Toni onstage for a quick interview.
Hunter acknowledges HIS audience.
Hunter Hayes and the Oaks sing "Jambalaya."
Mel being closely examined by Steadicam operator Fred Frederik.
Kidding around with Mel.
Dee Allen during the actual shoot, performing his original song.
"Ya'll Come Back Saloon" gets the late night crowd going.