Del McCoury Biography
Delano Floyd McCoury a native of Pennsylvania, is an American bluegrass musician. As the leader of the Del McCoury Band, he plays the guitar and sings lead vocals.
His sons Ronnie McCoury and Rob McCoury play mandolin and banjo respectively. McCoury was elected into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2011.
Del McCoury Age
Del was born on February 1, 1939, in York, Pennsylvania, United States. He is 83 years old as of 2021.
Del McCoury Height
The musician stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 6 inches. His estimated weight is still under review. Further details will be updated soon.
Del McCoury Family
Del was born and raised in York, Pennsylvania. He was born to his parents whose information has not yet been disclosed. He has also not disclosed any information about his siblings if he has any.
Del McCoury Wife
McCoury has been married to his wife Jean McCoury for about 58 years. The two tied the knot in 1964. Their marriage has been blessed with two sons; Ronnie McCoury and Rob McCoury who play mandolin and banjo respectively. McCoury has two grandchildren named Monroe Kennedy McCoury and Del Mercer Davis McCoury.g
Del McCoury Daughter
In 2009, Del together with the Del McCoury Band released an album called Family Circle. It included the track Mexico’s Daughter which was released the same year.
Del McCoury Vincent Black Lightning
In 2001, Del released the song Vincent Black Lightning. The track was from his 2001 album Del and The Boys. The song was written by Richard Thompson. The song won the 2002 Song of the Year Award.
Del McCoury Music Career
In 1963, Del started off his career playing banjo, singing lead vocals, and playing rhythm guitar for Bill Monroe’s band Blue Grass Boys. He began performing with his sons in the 1980s. The group was joined by Fiddler Tad Marks and bass player Mike Brantley later in the early 1990s.
In 1992, Fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Mike Bub joined the group. Later in 2003, Del joined the Grand Ole Opry. Throughout his career, he has appeared at multiple festivals including; Bonnaroo, High Sierra, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, The Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and the Newport Folk Festival.
Del is the recipient of the 2010 lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts in the field of folk and traditional arts, including a stipend of $25,000. He has released several solo albums including; Livin’ on the Mountain, Our Kind of Grass, and Collector’s Special.
Del started his own festival in 2008 called DelFest. It is an annual bluegrass festival in Cumberland, Maryland, held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. In May 2012, the 5th DelFest took place with major bluegrass acts played such as; Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, and Infamous Stringdusters.
Del McCoury Net Worth
McCoury has an estimated net worth of $4 million as of 2022.