New Single Review! Posted August 1st
Here's a review of our new single from Mr. Robert K Oermann from the Music Row magazine. THE ROYS/I Only Have Good Days Writer: Julie Zeitlin/Jon Robbin; Producer: Kenny Royster; Publisher: A Thing Without a Head/Robbin Zone/IGGY Zone Ranger/ICG, ASCAP; Pedestal/9 North (CDX) —He gets a pink slip, runs out of gas and loses his gal. But when he gets to the bar with his bad attitude, the geezer tells him, “I only have good days/Days when I’m breathin’/Every day’s a good day when my heart’s still beatin.’” Words from the wise, delivered hillbilly style.
The Roys Make a Home Run at Fenway Park Posted July 24th
(Nashville, TN) - The Roys will be making a home run when they sing the national anthem at Fenway Park in Boston, MA on June 29th. Originally from Fitchburg Massachusetts, Elaine and Lee are known for their musicianship and synergy which only a brother and sister can capture. Raised on country music, the duo have been creating a buzz in Nashville with their single “I Only Have Good Days” currently climbing the charts. The Roys are receiving national attention for their hand crafted songs and powerful sound. Elaine and Lee will head to the plate at 7pm EST during the Red Sox vs LA Angels game. They will be following in the footsteps of musical giants such as Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett and The Rolling Stones, who have also played to the 40,000 people attending the ball game. The Roys will hit it out of the park when they sing the national anthem on their home turf. Family, friends, and fans can catch these bright stars at Fenway Park or on NESN and MLBtv.com on June 29th, 7pm.
Get Ready to Root for The Roys! Posted July 1st
Nashville, TN - The Roys have been named finalists for the Kenny Chesney, Big Star Contest! The Roys were chosen as one of only four Nashville acts to compete for the opening slot at Chesney’s Music City show on Saturday, July 5th at LP Field. The show, hosted by The Hard Rock Café, will begin at 9pm on Thursday, July 3rd. The winner of the competition will be hand picked by Chesney on Thursday night. “We are thrilled and honored to be finalists in a city so drenched with musical talent,” said Lee Roy. Nashville is one of several cities along the Poets & Pirates tour hosting Chesney’s Big Star Contest. Each local winner will go on to nationally compete against each other for a grand prize. The winner will travel by tour bus to open a weekend of Kenny Chesney shows and will receive $25,000 as well as the opportunity to audition for record company executives at Sony BMG. In his song “Big Star”, Chesney describes the dreams of up and coming artists. This competition will give an opportunity to The Roys, who deserve their time to shine. “Whether or not we win, it doesn’t matter because in the end we get to share our music with a new audience,” said Elaine Roy. Their wholesome attitude and timeless sound make listeners feel like this brother and sister duo have always been a part of the Nashville Family. Fans should not miss the opportunity to catch The Roys when they duke it out Thursday, July 3rd at The Hard Rock Café. With two singles previously on Music Row’s top 40, it is just another telltale sign that being chosen as finalists means The Roys are well on their way to being Big Stars. Be sure to catch The Roys new single “I Only Have Good Days” at radio now!
2nd annual Country Weekly Fashion Show presented by Wrangler set for June Posted May 5th
Neal McCoy set to Host; GAC’s Suzanne Alexander set to emcee & runway
talent announced
GREAT REVIEW!! Posted March 7th
The following was taken from Music Row. It's a review from the Music Row show by Mr. Robert K Oermann! After some more schmoozing, the brother-sister team The Roys provided the event's finale. Elaine's lilting hillbilly soprano and Lee's hearty country-boy tenor were flawless in both lead and harmony passages. "Workin' Girl Blues" kicked butt, and "Grandpa's Barn" tugged heartstrings. The result was the strongest set ever performed at this six-year-old Music Row tradition.
BACK IN COUNTRY WEEKLY! Posted February 26th
The Roys have made their way back into this weeks issue of Country Weekly which is on new stands now! After their recent visit to St-Judes Children’s Hospital, the popular magazine picked up the photo taken with their plaques and has published it in the issue! Be sure and pick up a copy before it’s too late!!
WKLB ST-JUDES RADIOTHON ! Posted February 22nd
Great News From Country 102.5 WKLB in Boston, MA has asked The Roys to perform at their annual Country Cares for St-Judes Radiothon! The Roys, along with new comers, Chuck Wicks and Jason Micheal Carroll will be part of this years Radiothon on March 13th & 14th! The Roys will be doing their part at 11:00 a.m on Thursday the 13th. WKLB will be broadcasting live from Jordan's Furniture in Reading MA. If you're in the area, you're welcome to stop by and visit with The Roys as they will perform songs from their upcoming debut CD on Pedestal / Nine North Records. Listen to the Radiothon in your car, home or online at www.wklb.com.
UPWARD WE GO!! Posted February 7th
Upward We Go! This week was another great week at the charts for us! We went up two more spots from 58 to 56 on the Music Row chart and are starting to see movement on the other charts! We also found out that XM radio will be adding our new single "Grandpa's Barn" on Monday the 11th on channel 16. This is very exciting times for us. We need all of you to call your local radio stations and request The Roys and Grandpa's Barn! Stay tuned for more exciting news in the weeks to come!!
THE FIRST CHART OF THE NEW YEAR! Posted January 14th
The First Music Row chart of the year came out and The Roys have already begun to make an impact with their new single "Grandpa's Barn"! After finishing 2007 with their first top 40 hit,"Workin' Girl Blues", the momentum has carried them well on their way to another great chart!! They move 98>71, +110 spins (77% increase) with 9 adds, 20 stations on and a total of 253 plays for the week!
AWESOME End of the year chart!! Posted December 16th
Great news from the charts!! The Roys will finish the year at number 35 on the charts! This is a great accomplishment as it gives them their first Top 40 record! What a way to cap off a great first year for The Roys and Nine North Records!
VISIT WITH WQSI / Auburn AL Posted November 24th
The Roys Visit WQSI/Auburn, AL Pedestal/Nine North Records emerging duo The Roys visit with Shooter of WQSI, Auburn. While there, Shooter interviewed Lee and Elaine on-air. The Roys are out on an extensive radio tour promoting their single “Workin’ Girl Blues,” which is climbing the chart. Their album will be released early next year.
VISIT WITH WQSI / Auburn AL Posted November 24th
The Roys Visit WQSI/Auburn, AL Pedestal/Nine North Records emerging duo The Roys visit with Shooter of WQSI, Auburn. While there, Shooter interviewed Lee and Elaine on-air. The Roys are out on an extensive radio tour promoting their single “Workin’ Girl Blues,” which is climbing the chart. Their album will be released early next year.
OPENNING FOR NEAL McCOY Posted November 24th
Pedestal/Nine North Records duo The Roys opened for Neal McCoy last week at the Longbranch Saloon in Raleigh, NC. The brother/sister duo performed songs from their forthcoming CD that will be released early next year including their single “Workin’ Girl Blues,” which is climbing the chart.
OPENNING FOR NEAL McCOY Posted November 24th
Pedestal/Nine North Records duo The Roys opened for Neal McCoy last week at the Longbranch Saloon in Raleigh, NC. The brother/sister duo performed songs from their forthcoming CD that will be released early next year including their single “Workin’ Girl Blues,” which is climbing the chart.
LEE ROY SIGNS A PUBLISHING DEAL Posted November 24th
Singer/songwriter Lee Roy of The Roys has signed a publishing agreement with industry vet Chris Keaton of Keaton Music Ventures. “I’m honored to be with Chris’s company and feel blessed that he believes in me and my ability as a songwriter. I look forward to many years of success with Keaton Music,” Lee Roy said. “I’m so excited about the songs I’ve heard and even more excited about the hit songs I know Lee will write in the future. His talent and passion are what attracted me to the music,” stated Keaton. “The Roys are dynamic performers and his songwriting reflects his passion for the craft,” he added. Lee has written five songs for The Roys debut CD which will be released early next year. Their current single “Workin’ Girl Blues” is climbing the chart.
GREAT WEEK AT THE CHARTS Posted November 6th
The Pedestal/Nine North single debut from THE ROYS – WORKIN’ GIRL BLUES – is a couple of weeks away from the 30s at Music Row & is getting spun at CMT PURE! Here are the Music Row stats: 45* - 43*/+77 spins/3 Adds/58 Stations TOTAL, which is more than 50% of the panel! Spins last week at mainstream country radio & CMT Pure too: WUSN-FM Chicago New Country Sirius Satellite WKML-FM Fayetteville, NC CMTP-TV Video TV KUBL-FM Salt Lake City WOGT-FM Chattanooga WKIS-FM Miami KAWO-FM Boise, ID KCYE-FM Las Vegas KDRK-FM Spokane KEEY-FM Minneapolis KKWF-FM Seattle KMPS-FM Seattle KOUL-FM Corpus Christi, KSD-FM St. Louis KSOP-FM Salt Lake City WBEE-FM Rochester WCTK-FM Providence WDSY-FM Pittsburgh WFRE-FM Frederick, MD WGH-FM Norfolk WGTY-FM York, PA WJCL-FM Savannah, GA WXTU-FM Philadelphia WOKQ-FM Portsmouth, NH WQMX-FM Akron KWNR-FM Las Vegas KATM-FM Stockton, CA You can find much more about Lee & Elaine – the Roys – by visiting our site: HYPERLINK "http://www.ninenorthrecords.com"http://www.ninenorthrecords.com IMPACTING NOW.
ANOTHER GREAT CHART WEEK Posted October 23rd
The Pedestal/Nine North single debut from The Roys – WORKIN’ GIRL BLUES – is steadily making its way up the Music Row chart moving its way through the 40s – and had its video debut on CMT PURE this past week too! We all had to stay up to watch – no TiVO for something THAT cool! Here are the Music Row stats: 46* with 50% Of The Panel ADDED & Spinning! New this week: KXKU & KNCQ! Spins last week at mainstream country radio too: WUSN-FM Chicago New Country Sirius Satellite WKML-FM Fayetteville, NC WOGT-FM Chattanooga KUBL-FM Salt Lake City WKIS-FM Miami KAWO-FM Boise, ID KCYE-FM Las Vegas KDRK-FM Spokane KEEY-FM Minneapolis KKWF-FM Seattle KMPS-FM Seattle KOUL-FM Corpus Christi, KSD-FM St. Louis KSOP-FM Salt Lake City WBEE-FM Rochester WCTK-FM Providence WDSY-FM Pittsburgh WFRE-FM Frederick, MD WGH-FM Norfolk WGTY-FM York, PA WJCL-FM Savannah, GA KATM-FM Stockton, CA KWNR-FM Las Vegas WOKQ-FM Portsmouth, NH WQMX-FM Akron WXTU-FM Philadelphia
NEW CHART Posted October 15th
The Pedestal/Nine North single debut from The Roys – WORKIN’ GIRL BLUES – is steadily making its way up the Music Row chart, blasting its way into the 40s this week! Here are the Music Row stats: Chart move: 51* - 47* 53 stations on 845 spins, +34 Spins last week at mainstream country radio too: WUSN-FM Chicago New Country Sirius Satellite WKML-FM Fayetteville, NC WOGT-FM Chattanooga KUBL-FM Salt Lake City WKIS-FM Miami KAWO-FM Boise, ID KCYE-FM Las Vegas KDRK-FM Spokane KEEY-FM Minneapolis KKWF-FM Seattle KMPS-FM Seattle KOUL-FM Corpus Christi, KSD-FM St. Louis KSOP-FM Salt Lake City WBEE-FM Rochester WCTK-FM Providence WDSY-FM Pittsburgh WFRE-FM Frederick, MD WGH-FM Norfolk WGTY-FM York, PA WJCL-FM Savannah, GA KATM-FM Stockton, CA KWNR-FM Las Vegas WOKQ-FM Portsmouth, NH WQMX-FM Akron WXTU-FM Philadelphia
WEEK 10 CHART Posted October 15th
The Nine North single debut from The Roys – WORKIN' GIRL BLUES – is making a mighty noise at Music Row and secondary radio already! The Roys on the road to Music Row stations in Kentucky, Tennessee & Virginia this week! Here are the Music Row stats: Chart move: 54* - 51* 53 stations on (+4) 811 spins, +131 Adds: WJVL, KBOE, KGFY & KXBZ. Spins at mainstream country radio too: WUSN-FM Chicago New Country Sirius Satellite WKML-FM Fayetteville, NC WOGT-FM Chattanooga KUBL-FM Salt Lake City WKIS-FM Miami KAWO-FM Boise, ID KCYE-FM Las Vegas KDRK-FM Spokane KEEY-FM Minneapolis KKWF-FM Seattle KMPS-FM Seattle KOUL-FM Corpus Christi, KSD-FM St. Louis KSOP-FM Salt Lake City WBEE-FM Rochester WCTK-FM Providence WDSY-FM Pittsburgh WFRE-FM Frederick, MD WGH-FM Norfolk WGTY-FM York, PA WJCL-FM Savannah, GA KATM-FM Stockton, CA KWNR-FM Las Vegas WOKQ-FM Portsmouth, NH< SPAN> WQMX-FM Akron WXTU-FM Philadelphia You can find their video for WORKIN' GIRL BLUES, photos from the radio tour as well as some of their new video blogs from the road when you visit: http://www.myspace.com/ninenorthrecords
THE ROYS IN SEATTLE Posted August 28th
The Roys and KMPS Take a Workbreak with American Red Cross in Seattle Radio Station and Duo Help Recognize Staffer for Her Charitable Works (NASHVILLE, TN.) August 28, 2007 Pedestal/Nine North duo, The Roys, were on hand recently to help KMPS Seattle recognize a very special person for her work with the local office of the Washington American Red Cross. The station had arranged a special "KMPS Workbreak" lunch and mini-concert performance by The Roys for Susan Slate, one of the Red Cross staff who was nominated for the work that she does to help people in need. According to fellow staffer, Ann Byrnes, who nominated Slate, "Susan has committed her efforts to raising funds for the chapters of the American Red Cross in Washington State. She is a true professional whose desire is to serve people affected by large or small catastrophes that leave them in need of food, a place to stay, clothes. Her belief and commitment to the mission of the Red Cross is contagious. Susan is most deserving of a KMPS work break!" The Seattle visit was The Roys first trip to the Northwest on their current U.S. radio tour. Lee and Elaine delighted the crowd of over 65 well-wishers with their new single, "Workin' Girl Blues," and several other favorites, before heading off to stops in Portland, Boise, Monterey, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.
THE ROYS VISIT XM SATELLITE RADIO Posted August 28th
Pedestal/Nine North Recording Duo Drop a Little "Workin' Girl Blues" on Jon Anthony (NASHVILLE, TN.) August 20, 2007-- The Roys stopped by to "hang" with Jon Anthony at XM Satellite Radio recently and gave him a good dose of "Workin' Girl Blues," their debut single on Pedestal/Nine North Records.
WEEK #4 CHART REPORT FROM 9 NORTH RECORDS Posted August 28th
The Roys have been doing quite well at Music Row and Secondary radio, and we’re bringing them to the reporting country panel with a radio tour that’s covering a TON of ground…they were all over the West Coast last week with NNR’s Greg Stevens! Here are the Music Row stats (with a 20% spin increase week to week): Chart move: 69-66* 40/110 stations (+2) 413 spins (+67) Adds: KJCS Nacogdoches, TX; KLMJ Hampton, IA. Tons of test spins also, as we’re going for mainstream airplay NOW: New Country 60/Sirius Satellite Radio WKML-FM Fayetteville, NC WUSN-FM Chicago WOGT-FM Chattanooga KUBL-FM Salt Lake City WKIS-FM Miami KAWO-FM Boise, ID KCYE-FM Las Vegas KDRK-FM Spokane KEEY-FM Minneapolis KKWF-FM Seattle KMPS-FM Seattle KOUL-FM Corpus Christi KSD-FM St. Louis KSOP-FM Salt Lake City KATM-FM Stockton, CA KWNR-FM Las Vegas WBEE-FM Rochester WCTK-FM Providence WDSY-FM Pittsburgh WFRE-FM Frederick, MD WGH-FM Norfolk WJCL-FM Savannah, GA WOKQ-FM Portsmouth, NH WQMX-FM Akron WXTU-FM Philadelphia
LAUNCH OF THE NEW WEBSITE! Posted July 30th
Today, July 30th, is the launch of our new website. We hired Torne White (design studio BURN) to redesign our site and bring us a new and updated look. "We wanted our site to have a fresh new look just like our new music and photos. The whole package." We will continually update our site with all the new happenings and exciting news. Keep checking our website so you can keep up to date as to what is happening!
UPDATE ON THE CD Posted July 30th
This spring The Roys have been in the studio recording a brand new album in Nashville. It will feature their new single Workin' Girl Blues to be released at radio at the end of July. The Workin' Girl Blues video will be released to media outlets also. "We are so excited about this new album", said Elaine. "We were very fortunate to get some great songs from songwriters here in town and working with our new producer Kenny Royster and all the musicians was just an unbelievable dream come true for us." "We definately have expanded our sound to bring it into 2007", said Lee. "We pushed ourselves and really evolved our sound to new places." "We can't wait for everyone to hear the new sound."
