About Ed Dailey
Eddy Ray Dailey |
Ed Dailey is a long time radio favorite in Washington State. Ed started in radio when he was just 12 years old. He had a regular radio show on KSMK 1340 in Kennewick. Ed was born in Modesto, California in 1956. His dad "Cuz" Ralph Dailey worked at KJOY in Stockton and KRAK in Sacramento. "Cuz" was a singer who started out with a traveling medicine show. He ended up on the Grand Ole Opry filling in as a singer for the Sunshine Boys, and other groups. "Cuz" came out west to work in Hollywood, and did backup vocal work on the Town Hall Party show. Ralph was a member of the famous Rangers Quartet for a couple of years. In Central California "Cuz" worked with other singers who presented Dances, Shows, and concerts in that area, plus he had his radio shows. That's the environment that Ed was born into. Growing up around people like Chester Smith, Tommy Collins, Ernie Ford and others, plus shows or dances every weekend, meant that as a small child, this world of entertainment seemed very normal to him.
In many ways Ed has continued to live this type of life, Promoting shows, singing and working in radio since childhood. Working with stars and even TV work.
Today Ed Works full time as instructor of Radio Broadcasting at the Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick Washington. Ed sings and does Ministry work with Waymaker Ministries, Presents concerts with the Benton-Franklin County Mounted Sheriffs Posse, Ed works on charity events, works on a TV show, does public speaking, and is host of "Legends of Country" a Classic Country Radio show which airs on several radio stations for the last 14 years.
Ed Dailey is also available for motivational speaking,
on topics ranging from Education, Dealing with tough Kids, Radio, Music, Classic Country Music, Christian issues and more. Ed has done voice work for years, and in the last 20 years Ed has presented, done or planned over 100 concerts and events.
Radio Stations, Fairs, Churches, Community groups or organizations, and schools can contact Ed by calling 509 947-5785
Ed On Location | 
Ed's Dad 'Cuz' Ralph Dailey. Long Time Country DJ | 
Ed and Willie |
Ed as Grand Marshall 2003 Benton Franklin County Fair Grand Parade | 
1956 KRAK radio over all of Central Calif. | 
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KSMK GANG
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Cur Ralph Dailey, Bill Glenn,H. Guy Emerson,13 year old Ed Dailey, Montana Earl. | 
Hager Twins and Ed's Mom and Dad | 
KRAK GIRLS Opening Mail from a contest in 1956 |
Mel Tillis and Ed Dailey | 
ED Dailey at KSMK age 13 | 
Ed and his Mom Ellen. |
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