Mitt Romney Invites THE ROYS To Perform During Victory Rally in Painesville, OHIO September 14

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Nashville, TN (September 13, 2012) -- Mitt Romney extended an invitation to award-winning Bluegrass/Roots duo THE ROYS to perform during his Victory Rally in Painesville, Ohio tomorrow, September 14. The duo's last political performance was for President George W. Bush at Andrews Air Force Base on the day he left office.

The Romney event, held at Lake Erie College (391 W. Washington Street), begins at 2:30 p.m. Doors Open 12:30 p.m., and politicos and music fans can RSVP at http://mi.tt/Og1Kg7. THE ROYS take to the stage at approximately 2:30 p.m. for a performance that will feature songs from their brand EP, NEW DAY DAWNING, and their critically-acclaimed previous CD, LONESOME WHISTLE.

"We were thrilled by Governor Romney's invitation," notes Elaine Roy. "But we are going to ask him if we're on that famous iPod of his," jokes her brother, Lee.

For THE ROYS, high-profile performances have become the norm, and their fans will have ample opportunity to catch the duo as Lee and Elaine continue a circuit of a national television appearances this week:

September 15 / CBS THIS MORNING, 8 a.m. ET hour. Interview and performance. www.cbsnews.com/cbsthismorning

September 15 - 16 /DR. STEVE SHOW, various times / various markets. Episode taped at Nashville's Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for a Music Therapy segment.

September 16/ FOX & FRIENDS, 8 a.m. ET hour. Performance.

September 26 / THE BETTER SHOW, (click link to determine local airdates / times)

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"You will not find any kinder people than Lee and Elaine. The Roys are compassionate people who have found a unique way to use their music to spread a positive message and inspire those they come in contact with. Their latest release continues this tradition through both their writing and performance." ~ Cindy Baucom