Host 650 AM WSM's Guest Artist Series From 2-3 p.m. CDT

Perform At The Silver Dollar Saloon From 6-7 p.m. CDT

Nashville, TN (May 8, 2013) -- THE ROYS celebrate their new album, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN, with pre-release events on Thursday, May 16.

WHO: Award-Winning Duo THE ROYS

WHAT: GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN Pre-Release Celebrations

WHEN/ WHERE: Thursday, May 16

2-3 p.m. CDT/650 AM WSM Guest Artist Series
6-7 p.m. CDT/SILVER DOLLAR SALOON
110 2nd Avenue North, Nashville

Lee and Elaine invite their fans and friends worldwide to tune in to wsmonline.com for a live stream as they host the station's Guest Artist Series from 2-3 p.m. That evening, THE ROYS ask Music City locals to join them at The Silver Dollar Saloon for a preview of the new music from their upcoming (June 4) Rural Rhythm Records' CD. In a fun twist, Joe Limardi (Program Director, 650 AM WSM) will introduce the siblings at the club.

Upcoming CD's Title Track Is Fast & Fun

Nashville, TN (April 24, 2013) -- Award-winning Bluegrass duo THE ROYS go full throttle with the debut single and title track from their June 4 CD, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN. The tune describes life on the road for a touring musician and is available to radio today. Programmers can catch the "Gypsy Runaway Train" via AirPlayDirect and Soundcloud.

"I wrote it with my friend Morry Trent," explains Lee Roy. "We wanted to capture the essence of the lives we lead as musicians. We are like gypsies on the run. This is a thank you to our fans for being at our shows night after night."

June 4 Release Contains Bluegrass Originals & Duo's Favorite Standards

Nashville, TN (April 17, 2013) - THE ROYS latest full-length release, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN, puts the award- winning sibling duo on the fast track. Due in stores on June 4, their third outing for Rural Rhythm Records contains six Roys' originals and some of their all-time favorite Bluegrass and Country classics. Hot vocals, steamin' pickin', unbridled enthusiasm and passion make this 13-track wonder a celebration of the Roots genre. Says Elaine Roy, "There was a real sense of freedom surrounding this whole project. The album strips away all pretenses and gives the listener a glimpse of both the highs and lows of life."