DIRT BAND'S "FISHIN' IN THE DARK" BECOMES CERTIFIED GOLD!

THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND

CELEBRATES GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR

“FISHIN’ IN THE DARK”

With Over 500,000 Downloads, 

The Single Becomes the Band's 

First Gold Digital Sales Certification  

Over two decades after its release, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s (NGDB) No. 1 hit single “Fishin’ in the Dark” is still setting records.  The classic song has been certified GOLD by the RIAA for digital sales of over 500,000 copies.  “Fishin’ in the Dark” was a monster hit for NGDB dominating the No. 1 spot on the country charts in both the US and Canada in 1987.  It was first released digitally in 2009.

Editor's Note: Although the Dirt Band has never been considered a traditional bluegrass band, much of their influence came from acoustic, old-time mountain music from groups like The Kentucky Colonels and The Dillards and they in-turn have provided major influences on several bluegrass groups enjoying their own success today.

 “’Fishin’ in the Dark’ seems to have a life of its own and has certainly become a signature song for us over the years,” said band member Jeff Hanna. “We love that this song has become a summer anthem and continues to appeal to new audiences year after year.” 

 Often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music, NGDB continues to add to their already legendary status.  With multi-platinum and gold records, a string of top ten hits, multiple Grammy, CMA, ACM and IBMA Awards and nominations, and now a GOLD Digital Certification, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. Showing no signs of slowing down, NGDB is currently on an extensive North American Tour.  The band is celebrating another HUGE milestone this year, over four decades of touring and making music!

 NGDB is currently on the road in support of their most recent release, the critically acclaimed album Speed of Life (2009, Sugar Hill Records). For a full list of tour dates, visit www.nittygritty.com.