Dailey & Vincent Bring Bluegrass and Gospel Harmony to the Ryman
There are harmony duos, and then there's Dailey & Vincent — the kind of pairing that makes a room full of seasoned Nashville pickers stop and listen. When Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent bring their blend of bluegrass, gospel, and country to the Ryman Auditorium on June 16, they'll be doing it in the one room built for exactly this sound.
Who Are Dailey & Vincent?
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent joined forces in the late 2000s and quickly became one of the most decorated acts in bluegrass. Between them they carry years of experience in some of the genre's most respected outfits, and as a duo they've stacked up International Bluegrass Music Association honors and Grammy recognition in the gospel field. Both are members of the Grand Ole Opry, a nod to how thoroughly they've woven themselves into the fabric of Nashville's roots-music community.
What sets them apart is the voices. Dailey's high, clear lead and Vincent's rich harmony lock together with the kind of precision that only comes from years of singing side by side, and they surround themselves with a band of first-call instrumentalists who can turn on a dime from a barn-burning breakdown to a hushed gospel number.
What Makes This Show Special
A Dailey & Vincent concert is part bluegrass throwdown, part gospel revival, and part variety show — they're as quick with a joke as they are with a tight four-part harmony. Expect a setlist that moves between hard-driving instrumentals, heartfelt gospel, and a few well-chosen covers, all delivered with the showmanship that's made them a favorite on the bluegrass circuit. In a seated room like the Ryman, the dynamics really land, from the loudest mandolin chop to the quietest a cappella hymn.
The Venue: Ryman Auditorium
Few rooms in America carry the weight the Ryman does. Built in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle and later home to the Grand Ole Opry for decades, the “Mother Church of Country Music” is famous for its warm, church-pew acoustics. For an act built on vocal harmony, it's close to a perfect match — the natural reverb of the hall does half the work. Catching a roots act here is a quintessential Nashville experience.
Know Before You Go
The Ryman sits downtown at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N, just off Lower Broadway. Doors typically open about an hour before the music starts, so give yourself time to find your seat and take in the building's history. Parking is easy to find in the downtown garages and lots nearby, and you're steps from some of Nashville's best-known restaurants and honky-tonks if you want to make a night of it. Arrive a little early and grab a bite on Broadway before the show.
Get Your Tickets
Dailey & Vincent at the Ryman is the kind of show that rewards lifelong roots-music fans and curious first-timers alike. Tickets are available now, and a marquee bluegrass act in a seated downtown room tends to draw a crowd — so lock in your seats before they're gone, and we'll see you at the Mother Church on June 16.
