

We didn't know that we didn't have a whole lot, but everyone knew everyone. The way we grew up there, we didn't have a whole lot. But growing up in Gainesboro was a huge blessing for many reasons. And of course, she thought that was funny. And a few years ago, Dolly had us come to her office, she was singing on our Christmas record and we were singing on three or four of her records, to, and I told her that story about growing up in Gainesboro and singing “9 to 5” and she says, “Well, what did you use for a microphone?” And I said, “A stick.” He's 74 now, but when I was growing up, I was around music a lot.Īnd I remember standing above the river up there, singing to the top of my lungs, working “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton’s song. And my dad is a musician and a singer, locally of course. I grew up above the Cumberland River and the Roaring River Park, right there is where I grew up. And Gainesboro is a beautiful little town nestled in the hills, north of Cookeville, about 20 minutes south of Celina, if you will, near Dale Hollow Lake and on the Cordell Hull Lake. Dailey: Well, I'm Jamie Dailey from Gainesboro, Tennessee. So, I'd like for our listeners to learn a little bit more about you and about you growing up in the Upper Cumberland in Jackson County and just kind of introduce yourself to our audience. And so, became very good friends, especially knowing that you came from Jackson County. And you and I became friends a few years ago through, really some legislative processes, as well as my assistant, Miss Brandy. Bailey: Well, we're so happy that you joined us today. Dailey: Thank you, Senator, good to see you again. In today's episode, we have Grand Ole Opry member Jamie Dailey, from the bluegrass and country music duo Dailey & Vincent. Jamie says as Americans we just have to fight the good fight.Īnnouncer: For the politics of Nashville, to the history of the Upper Cumberland, this is the Backroads and Backstories podcast, with Senator Paul Bailey.2016, Dailey & Vincent got to celebrate their 100th show with a 30-minute music segment. His voice came back after 4 months of working with specialists. Last June, Jamie had issues with his vocal chords and had to see a specialist.They won vocal group of the year for seven years and had six Grammy nominations together. Jamie played music with Doyle Lawson for 9 years.If you truly have a passion for it, and you truly love it, the rest will come.” -Jamie Dailey “My point is, you have to do, and play, and sing music first because you love it.The Upper Cumberland has a long history of musicians.Jamie was the first to surprise musician Jake Hoot and invite him to play at the Grand Ole Opry.Soon, the Grand Ole Opry will start to ease audiences back into the country music venue.The network just signed a deal with Dish.
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Jamie is raising money to build a performing art center for the community in the Cumberlands.Next year, Dailey & Vincent are hosting the first ever Cumberland Riverfest.Jamie is hosting an outdoor socially distanced concert at his own property. COVID has forced musicians to be innovative with how they are holding concerts and performing.“I think that's very important to not forget where you came from.I love the people in Jackson County and the Upper Cumberland.” -Jamie Dailey.He grew up around music because his father was a local singer and a musician.

Jamie Dailey is from Gainesboro, Tennessee.Some of the highlights of the show include:
