I used to travel forty miles and make seven dollars to play a night of bluegrass, Del McCoury says. I just always loved playing, always loved the road. He earns a little more and travels a little further nowadays, but the essential truth remains: Del McCoury plays and sings because he loves music.
It seems that lots of people love Del McCourys music, too. At the age of 66, McCoury is at the height of his game, and has become a major bridge in bringing bluegrass to a wider audience. At McCourys shows, college students cheer alongside the fans that have been following McCourys music since his very first album. McCouryalong with his bandhas now won more International Bluegrass Music Association awards than any other artist, been nominated for three Grammys, and has even seen his first video firmly planted on CMTs top ten list. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2003 and now divides his time between traditional bluegrass festivals and jam gatherings, recently playing with such bands as Phish, Leftover Salmon, and Yonder Mountain String Band. Lately his albums have had a habit of topping the bluegrass charts.
I just so happened to be in Bloomington on the 12th and wouldn't ya know it, Del McCoury and his band was their too. Great show, come back too Indiana anytime!
del mcoury band thank you for preserving the high lonesome sound that is the tradition of blugrass your hard driving sound is very special to us that stand by the tradition thank you
First saw you at the Opry when you were inducted, then in our hometown of Augusta GA at the Imperial! Hope you come back soon! Love your music! Linda & Bill ~ ~
You guys are awesome! I'm still telling people how great DelFest was. And I still can't believe that I won that super sweet signed guitar!! DEL YEAH!!!!
