Dailey to be honored by state with ‘Tennessee Music Pathways’ marker

Dailey & Vincent perform on Grand Old Opry stage. (Photo/Grand Ole Opry)

Dailey & Vincent give back to community with intimate concerts

NASHVILLE – Award-winning country, bluegrass and gospel music artist Dailey & Vincent keep their hometowns close to their hearts. In celebration of the unveiling of Jamie Dailey’s “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker, Dailey & Vincent announced they will perform two intimate and exclusive concerts at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at The Bull & Thistle in Dailey’s hometown of Gainesboro. Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 and can be purchased here

Proceeds from the concerts will benefit the Dailey & Vincent Helping Hands Fund, which provides financial assistance to meet nutritional, educational and medical needs to disadvantaged children of Jackson and DeKalb counties.  

Dailey’s important contributions to music are widespread and started in his hometown. Now, 35 years later, he and Vincent seek to give back to the communities from which they got their start through investments and charitable causes. Dailey is working hard with the community to help revitalize Gainesboro.

“I’m very moved by the new marker being unveiled in my hometown,” said Dailey. “I never dreamed I would even be considered for such an honor. Thank you!”

Schedule of Events Saturday, Oct. 5

1 p.m. – “Tennessee Music Pathways” Marker Unveiling on Gainesboro’s downtown square
3 p.m. – Dailey & Vincent Concert at the Bull & Thistle
6:30 p.m. – Dailey & Vincent Concert at the Bull & Thistle

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development kicked off the Tennessee Music Pathways in September 2018. The statewide program identifies, interprets, promotes and preserves events, locations and stories of Tennessee’s rich musical heritage. The department worked with several historians to identify locations for markers, including birthplaces, resting places, hometowns, high schools and churches, and locations of first-known recordings or performances of musical pioneers and legends. There are more than 300 points of interest already at tnmusicpathways.com. Additional markers will continue to be installed for years to come.

Dailey grew up singing and playing with his family and regional groups all over middle Tennessee and Kentucky. Dailey recorded with Dolly Parton and was a guest on Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy-winning Brand New Strings album. During his time with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the band won 13 IBMA awards, including seven for Vocal Group of the Year.

Dailey & Vincent are praised as masters of bluegrass with their stellar harmonies and distinctive style. The band earned five Grammy Awards, three Grammy nominations, four DOVE Awards and 35 IMBA Awards collectively, including three-time Vocal Group of the Year. The band received world-wide attention with the TV series, “The Dailey & Vincent Show.” Fans can also listen to their monthly radio program on WSM. 

About the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Tennessee is the home of the blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll-delivering an unparalleled experience of beauty, history and family adventure, infused with music that creates a vacation that is “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.” In 2018, Tennessee’s tourism industry generated $22.02 billion in economic impact, $1.81 billion in state and local tax revenue and more than 189,757 tourism-related jobs. Explore more at tnvacation.com and join other Tennessee travelers by following “tnvacation” on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube or “Tennessee” on Snapchat.

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