Ollie & the Nightingales, initially known as The Dixie Nightingales, was a prominent American vocal group during the 1960s. The group, led by Ollie Hoskins, was characterized by its gospel-rooted soul music, and it gained fame under Stax Records. Their most notable track, "I Got a Sure Thing", peaked at number 16 on the Billboard R&B chart, cementing their place in music history. The group's fusion of gospel and soul music significantly influenced the Memphis Sound, a subgenre of soul music.