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Reno’s Old Time Music Festival, hosted by Bluegrass legend Ronnie Reno, features THE ROYS singing five songs from their current CD, LONESOME WHISTLE (Rural Rhythm Records):  the album’s title track; their current single, Trailblazer; their #1 hit, Coal Minin’ Man; the driving up-tempo Nothin’ I Can Do About It Now, and the contemplative, I Wonder What God’s Thinkin’. The program, seen by nearly 20 million viewers each week, is one of the most dynamic, acoustic music programs on television. Each episode contains stunning performances, historical footage, in-depth interviews and a deep respect for the heritage of Bluegrass music. THE ROYS’ segment airs Saturday, June 2 at 6 p.m. CDT/ 7 p.m. EDT.  Viewers should check www.rfdtv.com for more specific local listings.

The PBS Special, Pa’s Fiddle: Charles Ingalls, American Fiddler, is the brain-child of Dr. Dale Cockrell, director of MTSU’s Center for Popular Music and scholar of the songs embedded in the LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE books.  Lee and Elaine Roy perform songs unique to the project: Buffalo Guys and Gum Tree Canoe.  In January they joined Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap and numerous other stars for the taping of the Special, which raised the rafters of the Loveless Barn outside of Nashville. The show airs Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. CDT/ 8 p.m. EDT; fans can learn more about this unique tribute to the music of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the program HERE.  Nashville airings on WNPT- TV include Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. CDT/ 8 EDT and Monday, June 4 at 11 p.m. CDT/ midnight EDT.

Fans can find all the news on Lee and Elaine at www.theroysonline.com.