SUNDAY DRIVE RECEIVES ICM VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD IN NASHVILLE

Thursday evening (Oct. 24), the 19th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards took place at The Fellowship at Two Rivers, honoring artists, songwriters, radio personalities and others associated with the Christian and inspirational country music scene.

Sunday Drive, a multi-award winning family group from Knoxville, TN, received the 2013 ICM Vocal Group of the Year Award.

The award was presented by Stella Parton, long time friend of the group. Sunday Drive performed on the show along with other entertainers and presenters including Guy Penrod, Canton Junction, Jim Ed Brown, Doyle Lawson and Melinda Dolittle from American Idol.

Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride and Scotty McCreery were winners in the mainstream categories.


For more information on Sunday Drive, visit www.sundaydriveband.com or call 615-598-7098.

THE ROYS Take Home ICM Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award - Again!

THE ROYS Take Home ICM Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award For Second Consecutive Year

Elaine + Lee Roy backstage at ICM Awards
Photo Credit : Wyneka Thomas
Nashville, TN (October 19, 2012) -- THE ROYS have been named Inspirational Country Music's Bluegrass Artist of the Year for 2012, giving them back-to-back wins in this category. "We sing what is in our hearts and true to our Faith," comments Elaine Roy. "It was a very strong group of nominees - everyone deserved this award," notes her brother Lee. "Elaine and I are so honored to win this for the second year in a row." THE ROYS were named the organization's Bluegrass Artist of the Year in 2011 and Duo of the Year in 2010 and 2009.

The brother/sister duo kicked off the 20th Anniversary Faith, Family & Country™ Awards Show with a performance of the title track from their current EP, NEW DAY DAWNING (Rural Rhythm). The disc debuted at Number 2 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart in early September and two weeks later had risen to Number 1 on Amazon's Bluegrass Best Sellers list.

Last night's Awards ceremony was hosted by Inside Edition's Megan Alexander and GAC's Storme Warren and held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. THE ROYS shared the stage with luminaries Mac Powell (Third Day), Andy Griggs, John Berry, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and more. The nationally-televised program aired on TCT Television Network, Total Living Network, NRB Network and Golden Eagle Broadcasting. Fans should check local listings for repeat air dates and times. Nashvillians can view the show on WKRN-TV (Channel 2) on December 23.

Music lovers can follow Lee and Elaine online at THEROYSonline, FACEBOOK and on Twitter @theroysonline.

The Roys Are Among Top 5 Nominees In Three ICM Categories

THE ROYS Are Among Top 5 Nominees In Three Categories For 18thAnnual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards

Siblings In Running For Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year & Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year Awards

Nashville, TN (September 4, 2012) -- The reigning Inspirational Country Music Bluegrass Artist of the Year, THE ROYS, are among the Top 5 nominees in three categories for the 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards, scheduled to be held October 18 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. The siblings are honored to be eligible for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year and Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year awards. "Folks always say how humbled they are to be nominated, and I know it's true for us," says Lee Roy. Adds Elaine, "To be in the company of artists we have admired for many years is incredible."

The Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Inspirational Country Music. The event is a great fit for THE ROYS, who continue to inspire their fans with fresh, uplifting and thoughtful tunes that are full of life and love.

Their newest Rural Rhythm Records' EP, NEW DAY DAWNING, was released earlier this week and the disc is already drawing rave reviews.

"An optimistic look at life has long been a key part of THE ROYS' brand of Bluegrass. On their new studio album, the brother/sister duo continues to blend an uplifting message with a traditional sound and sibling harmonies as they take time to reflect on their own roots." - GAC

"One of the reasons people love Country music is its focus on morals. Family, love, God, heartbreak, and relationships are all held dear to those of traditional thinking, and there's no type of music that more accurately represents these principles than Country music and its sub-genres, including the newest release by Bluegrass duo THE ROYS." - MUSIC CITY ENCORE

"Elaine and Lee have such a gift for finding great songs, and singing wonderful harmony." - SiriusXM Radio

The duo's current single, "Still Standing," is drawing equally strong reviews. Music Row's Robert K. Oermann has called the track "Their strongest outing yet," while JoeLimardi, Program Director at powerhouse station 650 AM WSM enthusiastically calls the single "THE breakout hit for THE ROYS!"

A massive launch campaign has surrounded the release of the new EP. THE ROYS recently made appearances on SiriusXM, Fox News, WAMU, 650 WSM AM and Bluegrass Radio Network.

The new disc follows their landmark Rural Rhythm Records' debut CD, LONESOME WHISTLE, which earned the duo a spot on BILLBOARD'S Top 50 Bluegrass Albums of 2011 Chart and gave Lee and Elaine two hit singles: "Coal Minin' Man" and "Trailblazer." In addition to chart success, THE ROYS have received the accolades of their peers, winning the coveted 2011 Inspirational Country Music's Bluegrass Artist of the Year award. The siblings were previously honored with the ICM's Duo of the Year award in 2010 and 2009.

Fans can catch up with THE ROYS online at www.THEROYSonline.com.
For more information on the 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country ™ Awards or to purchase tickets, please visit www.FaithFamilyCountry.com.