Del McCoury

Del McCoury
McCoury in 2007
McCoury in 2007
Background information
Birth nameDelano Floyd McCoury
Born (1939-02-01) February 1, 1939 (age 85)
Bakersville, North Carolina[1] or York, Pennsylvania[2]
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, banjo
Years active1958–present
LabelsRounder Records, McCoury Music
Member ofDel McCoury Band
Formerly ofThe GrooveGrass Boyz
Websitewww.delmccouryband.com

Delano Floyd McCoury (born February 1, 1939) is an American bluegrass musician. As leader of the Del McCoury Band, he plays guitar and sings lead vocals along with his two sons, Ronnie McCoury and Rob McCoury, who play mandolin and banjo respectively. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2003. In June 2010, he received a National Heritage Fellowship lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts and in 2011 he was elected into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ "Hall of Fame Inductees: Del McCoury". Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Del McCoury Band". Del McCoury Band.