Self-described crafters of "heartland rock," hard rock band Royal Bliss formed in 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah behind lead singer Neal Middleton. Their first record, the seven-track Free Again, appeared in 1998, and a relentless performance schedule quickly built a solid local fan base. After three more albums and an EP, the band was picked up by Capitol Records and had their first Billboard 200 appearance with 2009's Life In-Between. They released another EP and two more albums before relocating to Nashville for 2016's The Truth EP. ~ Marcy Donelson