APA Nashville Signs Bluegrass Superstar Duo Dailey & Vincent

Nashville, TN (May 20, 2013) -- APA Nashville has signed Bluegrass superstar duo Dailey & Vincent to their roster, it was announced today by APA's Cass Scripps. The duo, celebrating its five-year anniversary, has earned two Grammy nominations, three consecutive IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Awards for "Entertainer of the Year" and three awards for "Vocal Group of the Year," respectively, and over 40 other awards and honors. They have multiple #1's and currently have two albums in the Top 10 on the Billboard charts.

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to represent the award-winning and multi-talented Dailey & Vincent. Adding them to our roster will open many exciting doors of opportunity in the future," comments Scripps.

Dailey & Vincent's current single, "Steel Drivin' Man," was the #1 most-played song on Bluegrass Today's monthly chart in April and marked Jamie Dailey's first #1 as a songwriter. The video premiered on CMT Pure and remains an ongoing top-trending clip. Their new CD, BROTHERS OF THE HIGHWAY, is currently #2 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart. In addition, THE GOSPEL SIDE OF DAILEY & VINCENT is currently sitting at #7 in its 69th week of activity on the Billboard Gospel Albums Chart.

From L to R: Zac Koffler (APEX Entertainment Management), Ray Shelide (APA), Jamie Dailey, Darrin Vincent, Cass Scripps (APA), Matt McGuire (APA), Michael Stevens (APA)

Notes Dailey, "We are excited to be working with some of Nashville's finest and hardest-working agents." While Vincent adds, "We are looking forward to a great future with a fantastic group of folks at APA Nashville."

Dailey & Vincent are also represented by Zac Koffler / APEX Entertainment Management, attorney David Crow of Milom, Horsnell, Crow, Rose, Kelley, PLC. and Rounder Records.

APA-NASHVILLE EMBRACES ROOTS AND DIVERSIFIES ROSTER

As It Approaches Its 20th Anniversary, Nashville Agency Embraces Its Roots While Diversifying Its Future In Music Representation

(NASHVILLE, TN - March 18, 2013) - One of the leading regional music representation firms in the country for nearly 20 years, APA-Nashville currently represents some of the biggest names in country music, including Travis Tritt, Billy Ray Cyrus, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Joe Dee Messina, Tanya Tucker and Sawyer Brown. But they're not just country anymore, as clients like Wick-It The Instigator and The Weeks blaze their own trails alongside classic and influential country rock bands like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band prove they're as relevant as ever.

"We're very excited about the new developments coming out of our Nashville office," commented Steve Lassiter, Partner/SVP/Head of Concerts for APA-Nashville. "We're more diverse than ever, and the acts aren't just Country."


WICK-IT THE INSTIGATOR DEBUTS #5 ON BILLBOARD NEXT BIG SOUND CHART

The phenomenon known as Wick-It the Instigator just debuted at #5 on Billboard's Next Big Sound Chart, making him one of the fastest-moving artists across all major social music sites last week. His most recent CD, Grindhouse Basterds, is a Quentin Tarantino-themed hip hop, mashup, dubstep, electronic extravaganza featuring remixes of Apathy, Celph Titled, Bun B, Yelawolf, Aesop Rock, Murs, Slug, Notorious B.I.G., KRS ONE, RZA, Ghostface and more.


INDIE ROCK BAND THE WEEKS TAPPED TO OPEN KINGS OF LEON EUROPEAN TOUR

Mississippi indie rock band The Weeks has been tapped by Kings of Leon to open their European summer tour. Ranging from 14 to 16 years-old, their cathartic lyrics and melodies stem from a disadvantaged youth, with truth and soul layered in the midst of their thrashing, thoughtful, manic pop thrills. The Weeks issued their much-anticipated "Gutter Gaunt Gangster" on KOL's Serpents & Snakes imprint last September, and a full-length CD is due out this spring. Current concert dates are:

June 12 & 13 - London, UK / O2 Arena
June 19 - Frankfurt, Germany / Festhalle
June 20 - Cologne, Germany / Lanxess Arena
June 24 & 25 - Manchester, UK / Manchester Evening News Arena
June 27 - Berlin, Germany / Waldbuhne
July 9 & 10 - Birmingham, UK / LG Arena
July 12 - Bilbao, Spain / BBK Festival


THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND SET TO HEADLINE AT MERLEFEST

Known as a catalyst for the entire Country Rock and American Roots music movement, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band continues their legendary status as they headline MERLEFEST 2013 on Saturday, April 27. A celebration of "traditional plus" music, the festival draws over 80,000 attendees annually from all over the world, hosting over 90 artists during the four-day event. They'll share the stage with Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas, bringing thousands to their feet with their Grammy-award winning "Mr. Bojangles" and Top Ten hits such as "Fishin' In The Dark." Last week, the band issued a deluxe 40th anniversary re-mastered triple vinyl and HDTracks edition of WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN. The Library of Congress-honored album features expanded artwork and new liner notes by John McEuen.