THE ROYS Receive CGM Fan Awards Nomination for Favorite Duo

NEW DAY DAWNING Debuts on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's Top 15 Albums Chart

Nashville, TN (January 7, 2013) Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce brother/sister Bluegrass duo THE ROYS have received Christian Gospel Music (CGM) Fan Awards Nomination in the Favorite Duo category. Fans can view the complete list of top ten nominees and CAST THEIR VOTE at Christian Voice Magazine.

The third and final ballots listing the top-five finalists in each category will be published by Christian Voice Magazine in March. Awards will be given as winners are announced at the 2013 CGM Fan Awards in Pigeon Forge, TN this spring. The CGM Fan Awards will be held April 27 during the week of CGM FanFest. For more information, please visit www.cgmfanfest.com.

THE ROYS' hit single "Still Standing" climbs again this month to reach the Number 14 spot on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's TOP 30 Songs Chart with the album, NEW DAY DAWNING, making its debut this month on the publication's Top 15 Albums Chart. This has certainly been a landmark album for the duo as NEW DAY DAWNING debuted at Number 2 on the BILLBOARD Bluegrass Albums Chart last September and two weeks later climbed to Number 1 on Amazon's Bluegrass Best Sellers list.

Lee and Elaine have just wrapped up an incredible year that brought them and Bluegrass music into the national spotlight with their high profile TV appearances on: CBS This Morning, Fox & Friends, Marie, Daytime, The Better Show, and Daily Buzz. They also appeared on the PBS programs Pa's Fiddle: Charles Ingalls, American Fiddler and Song of the Mountains; RFD-TV's Reno's Old Time Music Festival; CMC Australia/Sky TV-U.K. Bluegrass Mountains TV Show and the Dr. Steve Show.

THE ROYS will hit the high seas later this month on the Danny Stewart Bluegrass Cruise January 20-23 where they will perform along with other Bluegrass artists: Nu-Blu, The Spinney Brothers, Dave Nichols and Spare Change, Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band and more. For a complete tour schedule and more information on THE ROYS, please visit www.TheRoysOnline.com.

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THE ROYS Bring Bluegrass To Marie!

Siblings Connect With Insights & Uplifting Music On Hallmark Channel™ Show Thursday, December 13

Pictured above: Lee Roy, Marie Osmond and Elaine Roy
Credit: Crown Media United States, LLC/Alexx Henry Studios

Nashville, TN (December 11, 2012) -- THE ROYS recently connected with entertainment icon Marie Osmond for an episode of her popular new Hallmark Channel TV show, Marie! Lee and Elaine share insights unique to performing siblings with Marie and discuss their new CD and career goals. The award-winning duo is honored to be the first Bluegrass artist to appear on the show, and they perform their current Top 20 single "Still Standing." The song is an uplifting tale of triumph over adversity that features Elaine's passionate lead vocal and Lee's poetic harmony; the track is from THE ROYS' most-recent disc NEW DAY DAWNING (Rural Rhythm Records). The episode airs Thursday, December 13 at 12 Noon ET on cable stations and at 9 a.m. ET on DirecTV. Click HERE for more information on the show.

The Roys and band perform "Still Standing"
Credit: Jeremy Westby

"You hear people say they feel immediate connections with some folks," notes Elaine Roy. "But I have to say that we actually felt like we'd known Marie forever." Her brother Lee notes, "I have never met anyone more warm and welcoming. It was an exciting experience to bring Bluegrass to such a unique platform."

Marie's successes continue to grow, and the new show proves her appeal is everlasting. Marie! embraces the "variety" format; other recent guests include Betty White, Florence Henderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristi Yamaguchi, Dean Cain, Windell Middlebrooks and, of course, Donnie Osmond.

Catch up with THE ROYS at TheRoysOnline.com, Facebook and Twitter.

Tune In To The Roys on Crook & Chase! Nov 3 and 4

THE ROYS On Crook & Chase! November 3 & 4

"Still Standing" Debuts On Bluegrass Unlimited Chart

Nashville, TN (November 1, 2012) - THE ROYS will make their first appearance on the popular, nationally-syndicated television show CROOK & CHASE! this Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. Lorianne, Charlie, Elaine and Lee discussed the award-winning duo's EP NEW DAY DAWNING (Rural Rhythm Records); stories from the road; the joys and challenges of family working together, and THE ROYS' new partnership with Team RealTree™ Outdoor Energy Drink. CROOK & CHASE! broadcasts in more than 130 markets and airs on multiple networks, including: RFD-TV, My Family TV, Sky Angel and Pegasus TV. Nashvillians can watch the show Saturday at 6 p.m. CDT on WNAB (Channel 58); out-of-area viewers can find local coverage options by clicking on Crook & Chase TV.

In other news, THE ROYS' current single, "Still Standing," just made its debut at Number 25 on the November 2012 Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's Top 30 Songs Chart. In addition, the track continues its two-month run on the International Hotdisc Chart where it peaked at Number 2. Lee and Elaine have been sharing their new music with fans via a sweep of appearances on both national television and syndicated radio. Prior to their visit on CROOK & CHASE!, the siblings were featured guests on THE DAILY BUZZ, CBS THIS MORNING, DAYTIME, FOX & FRIENDS, MOBY IN THE MORNING and SiriusXM.

ABOUT THE ROYS
Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and raised across the border in New Brunswick, Canada, THE ROYS come from a unique musical family. Surrounded by song from their earliest memories, Lee and Elaine are now hailed for their superb sibling harmonies, "Rootsy" sound and compelling original tunes. A vibrant and progressive instrumental attitude complements THE ROYS' vocal style, and their music has enchanted fans since the duo's first release. With over 150 dates booked so far this year, they have shared the stage with George Jones, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Ricky Skaggs, John Rich, Darryl Worley, Rhonda Vincent, Doyle Lawson, Janie Fricke, The Oak Ridge Boys and Chris Young. Their debut CD for Rural Rhythm, LONESOME WHISTLE, earned them a spot on BILLBOARD'S Top 50 Bluegrass Albums of 2011 Chart and gave them two hit singles: "Coal Minin' Man" and "Trailblazer." In October they were named Inspirational Country Music's Bluegrass Artist of the Year (2012). THE ROYS were previously honored with that award in 2011 and dubbed the organization's Duo of the Year in 2010 and 2009. They are currently aligned with Team RealTree™ Outdoor Energy Drink for a strategic partnership.

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