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NICK & NOAH MURRAY have the distinction of being the largest set of twins born in the state of Nebraska (the third largest in the United States). They entered the world collectively weighing an astounding 18 pounds and 9 ounces, with Noah emerging first and weighing 9lbs, 3oz. Not to be outdone, Nick was born 30 seconds later weighing in at 9lbs, 6oz.

Each now standing a dignified 6’ 3”, these blonde-haired, blue eyed twins did everything together growing up. Now, they are pursuing their music dreams together!

Nick shares, “My grandmother always told me that ‘if you find a job that you love, you’ll never work a day in your life!’ That particular saying has stuck with me in everything that I do. I was never happy at my various jobs and career choices, but singing always made me feel good about who I was and what I did.” Noah adds, “A music career has always been a dream of mine, but only recently was I given the opportunity to pursue my dream. When we heard about the American Country Idol contest, Nick and I jumped on the chance to show everyone what the Murray boys were born to do!”

Mischievous as they were growing up, their mother found a way to expend their excessive energy early in their lives: by drawing their attention toward music. She was a singer herself who, according to Noah, “could’ve pursued a music career if it weren’t for her having Nick and me.” He remembers, “Our aunt, uncle, and cousins were performing about every weekend; Nick and I were their biggest fans.” In other words, music was inherent in their blood, and it wasn’t long before Noah and Nick began honing their stage presence through live performances. At the age 5, they took the stage for the very first time singing “Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” Nick says, “We were lucky enough to always have positive reinforcement and people around telling us we were good enough.”

Nick & Noah’s breakout moment was playing to a packed house during the Omaha, Nebraska stop of American Country Idol, where they competed against some of the greatest talent in the Midwest. The twins brought the crowd to their feet and went on to win the show! Later this year, they will host the remaining local competitions for American Country Idol, as well as the National Finals to be held in Branson, Missouri. They earned the gig after a representative from American Country Idol caught their performance. Noah remembers, ”He had enjoyed our performance and the way we got the crowd involved. He wanted to know if they could visit with us about hosting Idol on a national level.”

Naming the most influential figures throughout musical history is one area in which these twins differ slightly. Together, they soaked in the sounds of Hank Williams Jr., Toby Keith, and Bob Seger. Nick names Jeff Healy and Jerry Reed among his personal favorites. “Neither of them had a voice that was angelic but they both were amazing on stage and to their fans. They were AMAZING songwriters and had faith in everything they did in a personal setting.” Among the most influential entertainers to Noah were Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, Chris LeDoux, Big and Rich, Brad Paisley, in addition to CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. “I admired these people and groups and as I grew older, I look upon them on how I can better my career while never forgetting where I come from.”

With a multitude of influences to draw from, Nick and Noah’s own musical style can be best described as outgoing, loud, fun, and country! Fire, explosions, and laughter are just a few of the elements you might expect at any given show. Nick says, “Everything we do we put in 110%. It is never boring doing anything with us, and that’s the way our shows will always be. We jump around, we slide on our feet and knees, we interact and have loads of FUN!”

“Fun” is the operative key concept here, and the brothers do everything in their power to “always have the crowd on their feet, involved, and wanting more!” Noah promises, “We will put on a show that draws everyone in; we’re very addicting. Our shows will never be repetitively the same; each one will be its own performance.” Nick says together, they intend “to corner the market as a duo and come up with new and inventive ways to make Noah and I the best duo act on tour. We want everyone to be in the mindset that they want to tour with us because we have explosive personalities and AMAZING SHOW!”

The fact that they are twins is just one of the qualities that makes this duo stand out. Noah says, “Among all the promising performers that are out right now, Nick and I bring that uniqueness to everything. We are not shy. Both of us are very energetic and love to have a good time!” Nick agrees. “Being a twin helps! We are so outgoing and love pleasing the crowd and it helps that there is always two of us there to do exactly that!”

No matter the setting – whether it was at school events, weddings, or parties – Nick and Noah have always gotten crowds going. But, it was during the American Country Idol competition that convinced the twins to move forward in pursuing a career as country music recording artists and entertainers.

Noah shares how their complementary personalities lend to the music they produce. “Nick always has been the ‘ladies man’ and I’ve always been seen as the more hardcore of the two. In our music and our performances, Nick will be the one to slow things down or get the ladies involved, while I’ll have the crowd at their feet with the more upbeat songs. Yet the both of us love to perform and be in front of a crowd, so our shows will no doubt be a huge performance!”

Music is not the only area in which these twins have excelled. Nick holds a marketing and advertising degree and Noah holds a degree in structural engineering. Noah owns and operates Cyclone Custom Choppers in Collins, Iowa, and has had a hand in building many one-of-a-kind Custom Choppers that have been featured in The Easy Ride magazine. Nick was director of operations for the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he oversaw marketing and advertising for the complex, in addition to sports and entertainment events. Nick is also an avid knee boarder and wake boarder. He was locally sponsored in the knee boarding sport and has tried his hand at advancing to the finals in various competitions.

The values of an honest day’s work were instilled as each contributed to working on a farm in Glenwood, Iowa, for many years. Noah puts their humble upbringing into perspective. “We did not come from a rich family, but rather were raised by a single mother who gave up her dreams to make sure we had everything we needed.”

Their country roots continue to run deep to this day and should serve them well as they continue to charge forward in making a mark their in country music history. Simply put, Noah and Nick Murray are good ol’ country boys who are not afraid to have a good time, but through it all, will never forget where they came from.

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Official Website: http://www.nickandnoahmurray.com

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