June 8, 2021
By: Shan Stout
The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Crafts Festival has announced the Blue Blaze Award recipient for 2021. Jamie Dailey of the country, bluegrass & gospel music group Dailey & Vincent will be honored on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 during the festival competition at approximately 5pm followed by a mini-concert performed by Dailey on the main stage in the Smithville, Tennessee Downtown Square. It is rumored that a surprise guest appearance, along with an additional honor will be presented to one of Dailey’s colleagues immediately following the Blue Blaze Award presentation.
Dailey is no stranger to the Jamboree, having visited it for the first time in his younger years, and hosting a WCTE-PBS broadcast special for the festival many years later following his induction into the Grand Ole Opry. Jamie grew up singing and playing with family and regional groups all over middle Tennessee and Kentucky, but gained national attention when he joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1998 as lead baritone and tenor singer. During Jamie’s tenure, the band won 13 IBMA Awards–including seven Vocal Group of the Year awards and earned four Grammy® and five Dove Award nominations. Jamie has recorded with Dolly Parton, appeared on five Gaither Homecoming DVD’s, was a guest on Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy-winning Brand New Strings album, as well as dozens of other guest performances and collaborations to his credit. Jamie is a skilled musician, vocalist and songwriter, with a gift to entertain and always make folks feel right at home.
“It is our privilege to present this year’s Blue Blaze Award to Jamie Dailey,” said Shan Stout, Director of Marketing for the Jamboree, “The award is designed to honor an individual or group that ‘keeps the embers of bluegrass music burning for future generations.’ Our board felt that Jamie’s long-time contributions to bluegrass, country & gospel music, along with his love of the Jamboree; has certainly helped to keep the love of this type of music alive & thriving for many years to come. We appreciate Jamie’s energy & love of music that has gained him a loyal fan base of young & old alike. The Jamboree is pleased to add Jamie to our long, and talented, list of deserving honorees.”
The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Crafts Festival will commence on Friday & Saturday, July 2-3, 2021 beginning promptly at 9am-10pm each day. For more information on the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree schedule of events, go to: www.smithvillejamboree.com or follow their FaceBook page at Smithville-Fiddlers-Jamboree-and-Crafts-Festival.