The Singer/Songwriter
Awards & Accomplishments
- Charted #2 in Europe for his own song “What Our Love Is Not About”
- Charted #4 in Europe for his own song “Oh Railroad”
- Roy’s original song “The Perfect Time” licensed by Salt Lake Olympic Committee.
- He's written over 200 songs to date.
Anyone who has ever attended a Roy Rivers show knows about the connection he has with his audiences. Listening to Roy in any setting feels very personal.
He’s famous for “calling an audible”… meaning breaking away from the outlined show format and singing a song (or two, or three) he feels someone in the audience needs.
“Sometimes, you just have to do what your gut tells you and step away from the defined path, no matter what the situation. There are many times I’ve had a strong sense in the middle of a show that I needed to sing a specific song that was not on the set list. I always listen to those feelings. Sometimes, in smaller crowds, I can immediately tell who it was for as someone will suddenly get very emotional. Other times it’s afterwards that a fan comes up and tells me with great feeling what that specific song meant to him or her. I’m so grateful to be able to do that.”
The Tributes To John Denver
- Performed live at GACMF (German American Country Music Federation) awards show.
- Received the Country Music Hall of Fame award on behalf of John Denver at the European GACMF Awards.
- Sold out Red Rocks Amphitheatre 2009 and 2010 (Tribute to John Denver)
The Record Label Days
Awards & Accomplishments
- Roy was one of the first American artists signed by AGR/Universal based in Germany, along with Mark Chesnutt and Michael Peterson.
- Charted #1 in Europe for 6 Weeks w/”Thank God I’m a Country Boy”
- Charted #2 in Europe for his original song “What Our Love Is Not About”
- Charted #4 in Europe for his original song “Oh Railroad”
- Won the European CMA Award for Vocal Duet of The Year for his version of “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” with Dolly Parton.
- Received 6 European CMA Nominations, including Songwriter of the Year & Entertainer of the Year.
- Performed live at GACMF (German American Country Music Federation) awards show.
- Received the Country Music Hall of Fame award on behalf of John Denver at GACMF Awards.
Roy's Social Media
The BEST WAY to support Roy in his music is to participate in whatever capacity you're able. The greatest helps are to come to his shows, play his music, buy his merchandise, visit his social media pages, tweet/re-tweet, like and share his links, and consider becoming a patron on his Patreon page. Roy also has an affiliate relationship with Amazon and has listed some of the favorite products he uses in his studio and live shows. Buying from Amazon through his affiliate link costs you nothing extra, but Roy will receive a small commission if you do. It's just another way of making a living in the creative arts.
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