Darrin Vincent to Appear on WJLE’s Jammin’ at the 428 Today (Friday)

February 28, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Darrin Vincent of the popular award winning duo Dailey & Vincent will make an appearance today (Friday) on WJLE’s “Jammin’ at the 428”.

The program will air at 8:30 a.m. following the “Old Time Country Community Radio Show”.

Jim Hicks, the host of the show, will interview Darrin and play some of his music.

Darrin 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 more than 10 years, Darrin has won five Grammy Awards and eight IBMA Awards for Instrumental Group of the Year. He has performance and recording credits with dozens of artists including Dolly Parton, Nora Jones, Emmylou Harris, Earl Scruggs, Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, John Hartford, and many more. As well as producer credits on Grammy nominated projects with Rhonda Vincent, Susie Luchsinger, Cherryholmes and Hunter Berry. He is an accomplished musician and vocalist with expert abilities to arrange and create captivating music.

In 2003, Darrin and his longtime friend and colleague Jamie Dailey were asked to perform on a Koch Records recording titled Christmas Grass Vol.2, 2004. Dailey & Vincent recorded a well-known Christmas song, “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” with just a guitar, a mandolin and their two voices. Their stirring version of the song rose to No. 1 on the Prime Cuts of Bluegrass. The song’s success prompted the duo’s decision to perform together more often and perhaps even record again. Bluegrass music’s newest duo, Dailey & Vincent, was born. Today, this award winning duo are stars of radio, TV, and the Grand Ole Opry

(To hear this show click the link below or click the dropdown box under the “Community” section of the WJLE homepage near the top and look for “Jammin’ at the 428”)

Jammin at the 428 Feb 28

Meanwhile, if you are a local artist, Hicks would like to possibly schedule you on the show.

“We are always looking for people who have recorded their own music to come and do a show with us. Please call at 615-215-9090 or stop by the studio on East Broad Street and talk with Rick Scruggs. We would love to have you on the show,” said Hicks.

February 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A man was left homeless this morning (Thursday) after his residence was destroyed in a fire on Poss Road.

Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department including the Midway, Keltonburg, Johnson’s Chapel, and Main Station responded to the double wide mobile home of James Storie but could not save it.  DeKalb EMS and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department were also on the scene.

DeKalb Firefighters at the home of James Storie on Poss Road from dwayne page on Vimeo.

According to Chief Donny Green, Storie was home at the time and had fallen asleep after building a fire to keep warm on an enclosed porch. Storie discovered the blaze when he awoke and escaped unharmed. The home had no electricity or other utilities.

Storie was referred to local volunteers with the American Red Cross for assistance.

February 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County is seeking a $500,000 HOME program grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to help local families with home repairs.

During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, the county commission voted to start the grant application upon the request of County Mayor Tim Stribling. It will be administered by the Upper Cumberland Development District.

HOME program funding is intended to help families of low income, senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who cannot afford to rehabilitate their homes. If approved, at least 10 or more homeowners could get help with issues such as leaking plumbing, unsafe flooring, faulty wiring, damaged roofs and more. The $500,000 HOME program grant is the largest amount that can be issued to a single organization.

“They would set apart $50,000 each for ten homes and if the entire $500,000 in grant money is not used then the rest could be spent on other homes,” said County Mayor Stribling.

DeKalb County made application for the grant three years ago but was denied. Stribling said UCDD feels good about the county’s chances this time.

The HOME program is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered in Tennessee by THDA. HOME grants must be used for the production, preservation or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low and very low income families and individuals.

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