Recent The Del McCoury Band Updates
BMI Artists Outstanding in Bluegrass Field at IBMA Awards
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver were triple winners at the recent 14th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, an evening capped by Entertainer of the Year honors for the Del McCoury Band and a surprise invitation. Upon accepting his eighth top Entertainer prize (1994-2000, 2002), McCoury was asked to join the cast of the Grand Ole Opry; the induction ceremony is set for October 25.
2003 IBMA Awards Noms Led By BMI Writers
The list of final nominees for the 14th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards was recently announced at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. BMI affiliates dominated most award categories, including all on the Entertainer, Vocal Group and Female Vocalist lists. The event, hosted by Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminski, is scheduled for Thursday, October 2 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts…
Del McCoury Strikes With ‘Lightning’ at 2002 IBMA Awards
The Del McCoury Band and the live concert recording Down From the Mountain, featuring artists from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, were each double winners at the 13th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, held October 17 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville.
BMI Writers Are Hot Pickins at 2002 IBMA Awards
The list of final nominees for the 13th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards was recently announced at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. The event, hosted by Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs, is scheduled to take place Thursday, October 17 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville.
Rhonda Vincent, Dan Tyminski Rake in Top Bluegrass Honors at IBMA Awards
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Dan Tyminski, and the soundtrack from the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? shared the bulk of the honors at the 12th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, held October 4th at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville. Click here to see photos from BMI's IBMA Nominees Party
Del McCoury Band

After 40 years as a professional musician, Del McCoury is one of the hottest things in bluegrass music. The four-time International Bluegrass Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year has epitomized the "high lonesome" sound since he rose to national prominence as lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys in the 1960s. Since coming to Rounder Records in 1990, his Del McCoury Band, featuring sons Ronnie and…
“Murder On Music Row” and McCourys Rake In Bluegrass Hardware
"Murder On Music Row," written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell, was named Song of the Year at the 11th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, held October 19 at the Kentucky Center for Arts in Louisville. The song, which stirred up the country music industy through its CMA-winning recording by George Strait and Alan Jackson, was first recorded by Cordle with his band Lonesome Standard Time.
BMI Dominates Best of Bluegrass in IBMA Nominations
Final nominees have been announced for the 11th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, and BMI songwriters dominate the list of bluegrass excellence. Hosted by BMI Award-winner Marty Stuart, the IBMA Awards are scheduled for October 19, at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville. BMI songwriters swept all five slots for Song of the Year, with writing partner Larry Cordle and Larry Shell…
