Alecia Nugent

Over a dozen Rounder recording artists will be performing at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s upcoming “World of Bluegrass” conference in Nashville, Tennessee, October 1 - 7. Rounder Artists scheduled to appear at the IBMA awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House, Thursday, October 4 include Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, The Grascals, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, J.D. Crowe and The New South, Bradley Walker, and Tony Trischka - all of whom have been nominated for honors this year.

ROUNDER SHOWCASE SCHEDULE
NCC = Nashville Convention Center
RN = Renaissance Hotel

IIIrd Tyme Out
Friday 10/5 1:30 PM CMT Pickin’ Party Outside NCC
Friday 10/5 6:10 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Monday 10/1 9:35-10:00 PM Official IBMA Showcase NCC
Monday 10/1 1:15 AM Patuxent Music NCC 104
Tuesday 10/2 12:00 AM Emelin Theatre/NYCBluegrass.com RN 3rd Floor Ryman 1 & 2
Tuesday 10/2 12:30 AM Texas Alliance RN 2nd Floor Ballroom
Tuesday 10/2 1:30 AM Pickin’ in Parsons & Roe Entertainment NCC 202
Wednesday 10/3 11:00 PM Colorado Case Company NCC 203
Wednesday 10/3 12:45 AM World International Bluegrass Band NCC 105/106
Friday 10/5 1:30 PM Grand Masters Fiddle Championship NCC 209/210
Friday 10/5 3:00 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

J.D. Crowe & The New South
Thursday 10/4 8:30 PM IBMA Awards Show Grand Ole Opry House
Friday 10/5 4:30 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level
Friday 10/5 12:30 AM Gibson/First Quality Music RN 3rd Floor Belmont

Dailey & Vincent
Saturday 10/6 6:40 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
Wednesday 10/3 12:30 AM An Evening of Old Time Music RN 3rd Floor Ryman 1 & 2

Friday 10/5 1:00 PM Fan Fest ROOTS & BRANCHES STAGE RN Grand Ballroom

The Grascals
Tuesday 10/2 11:00 PM New England Bluegrass Coalition NCC 205
Thursday 10/4 8:30 PM IBMA Awards Show Grand Ole Opry House
Friday 10/5 5:30 PM Grand Masters Fiddle Championship NCC 205/206
Friday 10/5 10:30 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Sierra Hull
Wednesday 10/3 8:30-8:55 PM Official IBMA Showcase NCC
Friday 10/5 11:30 AM Grand Masters Mandolin Championship NCC 209/210
Friday 10/5 12:30 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Donna Hughes
Wednesday 10/3 5:30 PM Hope River Entertainment Booth Trade Floor
Thursday 10/4 3:00 PM Hope River Entertainment Booth Trade Floor
Friday 10/5 3:00 PM CMT Pickin’ Party Outside NCC
Saturday 10/6 11:00 AM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level
Saturday 10/6 3:30 PM Masters Workshop Stage NCC 209/210

James King Band
Tuesday 10/2 1:00 AM South Florida Bluegrass Association NCC 108
Sunday 10/7 10:40 AM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE RN Grand Ballroom

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Tuesday 10/2 11:00 PM Argyle & Frisco Bluegrass Festivals RN 2nd Floor Ballroom
Thursday 10/4 8:30 PM IBMA Awards Show Grand Ole Opry House
Friday 10/5 7:10 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level
Friday 10/5 11:40 PM Gibson/First Quality Music RN 3rd Floor Belmont

The Claire Lynch Band
Wednesday 10/3 9:30-9:55 PM Official IBMA Showcase NCC
Wednesday 10/3 11:00 PM New England Bluegrass Coalition NCC 205
Friday 10/5 3:00 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level
Friday 10/5 11:00 PM Gibson/First Quality Music RN 3rd Floor Belmont

NewFound Road
Tuesday 10/2 11:00 PM Pickin’ in Parsons & Roe Entertainment NCC 202
Tuesday 10/2 12:00 AM Colorado Case Company NCC 203
Tuesday 10/2 1:00 AM Tom T. and Dixie Hall Suite NCC 209/210
Wednesday 10/3 10:35-11:00 PM Official IBMA Showcase NCC
Wednesday 10/3 1:00 AM New England Bluegrass Coalition NCC 205
Saturday 10/6 4:30 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Alecia Nugent
Monday 10/1 1:00 AM Colorado Case Company NCC 203
Tuesday 10/2 9:00 PM The Station Inn 402 12th Ave S, Nashville
Tuesday 10/2 12:30 AM Proulx Guitars & Mandolins NCC 102
Wednesday 10/3 11:30 PM Bluegrass Virginia NCC 109
Wednesday 10/3 12:15 AM Tom T. and Dixie Hall Suite NCC 209/210
Friday 10/5 11:00 PM Third Coast Artist Agency NCC 207
Saturday 10/6 3:30 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass
Monday 10/1 11:00 PM Colorado Case Company NCC 203
Monday 10/1 12:00 AM DC Bluegrass Union NCC 102
Tuesday 10/2 11:00 PM Pickin’ in Parsons & Roe Entertainment NCC 202
Tuesday 10/2 1:00 AM Emelin Theatre/NYCBluegrass.com RN 3rd Floor Ryman 1 & 2
Wednesday 10/3 9:00 PM Official IBMA Showcase NCC
Wednesday 10/3 12:00 AM New England Bluegrass Coalition NCC 205

Mark Schatz
Friday 10/5 4:30 PM Masters Workshop Stage NCC 209/210

Charlie Sizemore
Wednesday 10/3 11:00 PM Bronzewound Bluegrass NCC 107
Wednesday 10/3 11:35 PM Good Home Grown Music NCC 209/210
Wednesday 10/3 12:00 AM Bluegrass Virginia NCC 109
Wednesday 10/3 12:40 AM Hope River Entertainment NCC 102
Wednesday 10/3 1:30 AM New England Bluegrass Coalition NCC 205
Friday 10/5 12:00 AM Third Coast Artist Agency NCC 207
Saturday 10/6 12:00 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

The SteelDrivers
Monday 10/1 12:30 AM DC Bluegrass Union NCC 102
Monday 10/1 1:30 AM Colorado Case Company NCC 203
Tuesday 10/2 12:00 AM Pickin’ in Parsons & Roe Entertainment NCC 202
Tuesday 10/2 1:00 AM Texas Alliance RN 2nd Floor Ballroom
Wednesday 10/3 11:30 PM New England Bluegrass Coalition NCC 205
Wednesday 10/3 12:15 AM World International Bluegrass Suite NCC 105/106
Friday 10/5 12:45 AM World International Bluegrass Suite NCC 105/106
Saturday 10/6 1:00 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

Tony Trischka
Monday 10/1 1:00 AM DC Bluegrass Union NCC 102
Tuesday 10/2 11:00 AM Emelin Theatre/NYCBluegrass.com RN 3rd Floor Ryman 1 & 2
Wednesday 10/3 TBD Gibson/First Quality Music RN 3rd Floor Belmont
Thursday 10/4 8:30 PM IBMA Awards Show Grand Ole Opry House
Friday 10/5 1:00 PM Fan Fest ROOTS & BRANCHES STAGE RN Grand Ballroom

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Thursday 10/4 8:30 PM IBMA Awards Show Grand Ole Opry House

Bradley Walker
Wednesday 10/3 11:00 PM Bluegrass Virginia NCC 109
Thursday 10/4 8:30 PM IBMA Awards Show Grand Ole Opry House
Friday 10/5 11:30 PM Third Coast Artist Agency NCC 207
Saturday 10/6 5:00 PM Fan Fest MAIN STAGE NCC Lower Level

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Jamie Dailey

Nashville TN. - Rounder Records is pleased to announce the signing of new duo Dailey & Vincent, the pairing of well-known bluegrass performers Jamie Dailey, former lead singer and guitarist for Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and Darrin Vincent, who most recently was guitar and mandolin player and harmony vocalist with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.

Dailey & Vincent will release their self-titled debut, featuring a broad cross-section of high-energy traditional bluegrass and gospel songs, in January 2008. They also produced the album. “This is an extremely exciting time for Darrin and me, as we set off on a new adventure that marks the next chapter in our lives,” said Dailey. “We’re grateful for Rounder’s vision, support and dedication.”

Darrin Vincent

Jamie Dailey (guitar, bass, lead and harmony vocals) was hired by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1998 as lead, baritone and tenor singer and bass player. Three years later he switched to guitar, but he continued to sing lead and harmony vocals on the concert trail and on nine of the band’s albums. During Jamie’s tenure the band won 11 IBMA Awards–including Vocal Group of the Year from 2001-2006 and Song of the Year for “Blue Train,” which featured his singing-and earned four Grammy® and five Dove Award nominations. Jamie has recorded with Dolly Parton and Rhonda Vincent, appeared on five Gaither Homecoming DVD’s, and was a guest on Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy-winning Brand New Strings album.

“I’ve known Jamie and Darrin for years and loved what they did to make the bands they were in sound great, but I wasn’t prepared for the beauty and strength of their voices together. Their singing, supported by a hot young band and surrounded by a strong team of professionals, makes this one of the most exciting groups in years. It’s been fun working with them to this point and I know it’s only the beginning of a long, successful ride.”Ken Irwin Rounder Records co-founder

Darrin Vincent (mandolin, bass, guitar, lead and harmony vocals) started singing at age three and playing music at age six as part of his family band, The Sally Mountain Show, along with sister Rhonda Vincent. As a member of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for the past ten years, Darrin has won five Grammy Awards (Ancient Tones, Soldier of the Cross, A Simple Life, Brand New Strings, Instrumentals) and eight IBMA Awards for Instrumental Group of the Year. He also performed on Grammy-winning albums by Dolly Parton (The Grass is Blue) and Jimmy Sturr (Top of the World). He has performed and recorded with a multitude of other artists including Nora Jones, Emmylou Harris, Earl Scruggs, Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, John Hartford and Keith Urban. Darrin earned three Grammy nominations for co-producing Rhonda Vincent’s One Step Ahead, Ragin’ Live and All American Bluegrass Girl, which is also nominated for IBMA Album of the Year. His other production credits include Susie Luchsinger’s Dove Award-nominated Count It All Joy, The Cherryholmes’ Bluegrass Vagabonds, and Hunter Berry’s IBMA-nominated Wow Baby.

Completing Dailey & Vincent’s lineup are Jeff Parker on mandolin; Joe Dean on banjo, guitar and mandolin; and Adam Haynes on fiddle.

Dailey & Vincent will perform on the IBMA Fan Fest main stage on Saturday, October 6.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007 – XM will be the new satellite radio home of the Grand Ole Opry beginning in October. Beginning with the Opry’s 82nd Birthday Bash October 20. XM will feature the live Friday and Saturday night performances plus the Tuesday Night Opry.

Eddie Stubbs

XM also will offer classic broadcasts of the renowned country music show, archival performances and “The Eddie Stubbs Show,” which is hosted by regular Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs.

Recognized as the preeminent showcase for country & bluegrass music, the Grand Ole Opry debuted on the radio airwaves in 1925 on Nashville’s 650 AM WSM and can still be heard on its flagship station.

“We are pleased that XM listeners will now be able to experience the Opry’s brand of entertainment every week,” said Steve Buchanan, Gaylord Entertainment senior vice president. “Airing on XM provides Opry fans throughout the country a new way to tune in to the show and presents the Opry to an audience that may have not yet discovered this uniquely American experience.”

The country hits channel “Nashville” (XM 11) will feature live Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night performances (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. eastern; Fridays at 9 p.m. eastern; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. eastern and 10:30 p.m. eastern;). Encore broadcasts of new Opry episodes will air on XM’s classic country music channel America (XM 10) at 10 a.m. eastern every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, along with archival Opry broadcasts. Many individual performances recorded live on the Opry stage will also be featured on XM’s other country music channels, including Willie’s Place (XM 13), Bluegrass Junction (XM 14), Highway 16 (XM 16), and U.S. Country (XM 17).

XM will also add “The Eddie Stubbs Show” to the XM programming lineup. The popular WSM program is hosted by Eddie Stubbs, a regular announcer for the Grand Ole Opry, award-winning country music DJ, and respected country music historian. “The Eddie Stubbs Show” will premiere later this fall on XM 10.

The arrival of the Opry to XM coincides with XM’s Country Music Month celebration, featuring the company’s month-long showcase of country music programming throughout October. Highlights include original music specials featuring Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn, Jack Ingram, Kris Kristofferson and Bill Anderson and exclusive programming, including broadcast of the Big State Festival from the Texas World Speedway.

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L-R Aaron Thornton(3rd), Joe Collins(1st), and Rob Pearcy(2nd)

After three 3rd place finishes in the National Mountain Dulcimer Contest at the Walnut Valley Festival, Joe Collins of Shelby, NC finally took the first place trophy. He also won $150 and a 4FHKK Custom Mountain Dulcimer by the Dulcimer Shoppe/McSpadden of Mountain View, AR. Joe is a veteran of this contest having placed in ‘04, ‘05 and 2006. Joe has been playing the mountain dulcimer for 29 years. He was first introduced the dulcimer by a high school friend, Ellen Fishbwine. She had one and told Joe, she wanted him to teach her to play the instrument. Joe said, ” I had no idea what it was, so she sent it home with me where I learned to play it and fell in love with it.” His own first Mt. Dulcimer was a Father’s Day present from his family.

A longtime festival fan from Smyrna, TN took second place this year. For fourteen years, Rob Pearcy has been coming to the Festival here in Winfield. Rob is a fixture at many of the contests not only entering this competition but also the mandolin and flat-pick guitar contests. He also helps out fellow contestants in by playing back-up. He has been playing the mountain dulcimer for the past 27 years and says “stubbornness” caused him to enter the contest again. Rob is a multi talented individual and also plays the guitar, mandolin, Dobro, old time banjo, harmonica and the bass. Coming to Winfield and the Festival is the high point of the year. Rob adds, “The rest of the year seems irrelevant.” The second place trophy, $125 and a 6FHCRB Mountain Dulcimer by the Dulcimer Shoppe/McSpadden of Mountain View, AR is what Rob takes back to Smyrna, TN.

Aaron Thornton of Carrier, MS was the third place winner in this contest. Aaron has entered the contest three times and this time he made the cut to the final five and eventually to third place. He wanted to enter this contest because it is a “National” contest and placing in this would be important. His uncle, Bill Burks who builds mountain dulcimers gave him his first instrument nine years ago. Thornton loves playing music and jamming here at the festival. This is his third time to come to Winfield. Thornton has a hobby of collecting old stringed musical instruments and old music records. . The third place trophy, $1o0 and a 4FGCS Mountain Dulcimer by The Dulcimer Shoppe/McSpadden of Mountain View, AR, was the result of his efforts.

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