Oak Ridge Boys Cheer Up Ailing President Bush

The Oak Ridge Boys may have had a hand in helping former President George H. W. Bush recover from his recent ailment last week. Bush was hospitalized in intensive care suffering from bronchitis and other related problems.

The legendary group got a call from Barbara Bush on Friday (December 28th) asking them to sing for the former President. The guys met up at their Nashville-area office where they serenaded him over the phone with "Elvira" -- at his request -- and "Amazing Grace."

The office of George H.W. Bush issued a statement saying, "Words cannot properly express how much The Oaks' special performance meant to the President and the Bush family. This friendship goes back many years, and what happened . . . gave the President a real shot in the arm as he, thankfully, continues to improve. The Bushes continue to feel so blessed to have so many friends like The Oaks, and wish to thank one and all for their prayers and good wishes."

On Saturday (December 29th), President Bush was moved out of intensive care and continues to improve.