Del McCoury

Del McCoury
McCoury in 2025
Background information
Born
Delano Floyd McCoury

(1939-02-01) February 1, 1939
Bakersville, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsSinger, musician
InstrumentsVocals, 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.

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