Nashville, TN (September 9, 2013) - Busy Bluegrassers THE ROYS return to host the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, one of the longest-running radio shows in the U.S., on September 14. They will bring along Country newcomers Branch & Dean ("The Dash") as their special guests. Fans can listen to the world-famous show live online at 650AMwsm.com. Beginning at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 18, audiences can hear the duo talk tracks on SiriusXM / Bluegrass Junction's Track-By-Track program. Hosted by Kyle Cantrell, the feature shines the spotlight on the duo's current CD GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN (Rural Rhythm Records) and repeats (all times Eastern) Thursday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. THE ROYS will be presenters for the first time at the International Bluegrass Music Association's Awards Show in Raleigh, NC on September 26. They are nominated for two 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards (Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year and Vocal Duo & Performance of the Year) and winners will be announced in Nashville on October 24. THE ROYS were previously honored with these ICM Awards: 2012 Bluegrass Artist of the Year, No. 1 Inspirational Country Single ("I Wonder What God's Thinking"), 2011 Bluegrass Artist of the Year and the 2009 & 2010 Duo of the Year. The duo is currently on tour and upcoming dates include: Sep 14 - Midnite Jamboree - Nashville, TN Sep 20 - Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival - Morehead, KY Sep 21 - Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - Kodak, TN Sep 24 - IBMA Raleigh, NC - Moonstruck Showcase Sep 25 - IBMA Raleigh, NC Sep 26 - IBMA Raleigh, NC - Awards Show Sep 27 - IBMA Raleigh, NC Sep 28 - Willies Locally Known - Lexington, KY Sep 29 - Washington County High School - Sandersville, GA Oct 04 - Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival - Manteo, NC Oct 09 - Song of the Mountains - Blountville, TN Oct 18 - The Listening Room - Nashville, TN Oct 19 - Orange Blossom Opry - Weirsdale, FL Oct 20 - Orange Park Fall Festival - Orange Park, FL Oct 22 - ICM Conference Oct 23 - ICM Conference Oct 24 - The 5 Star Theater - Hot Springs, AR Nov 22 - George Jones Tribute Concert at Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN Stay social with Lee and Elaine at www.theroysonline,Facebook and Twitter. ### MEDIA CONTACTS PUBLICITY: so much MOORE media Martha E. Moore / 615-746-3994 martha@somuchmoore.com MANAGEMENT: Entertainment Evolution Shelly Mullins / 615-889-6995 shelly@entertainmentevolution.net FOR BOOKING INQUIRIES: Moonstruck Management Josh Trivett / 626-893-5216 Josh@moonstruckmanagement.com The Agency Group Ltd John Gimenez / 615-564-2580 JohnGimenez@theagencygroup.com | 
