Gas and Oil from The Travelin’ McCourys
The Travelin’ McCourys have a new single on offer, one written and sung by bassist Alan Bartram, that celebrates the working class roots of the families that raised them. It’s one called Gas and Oil, which comes from Alan’s experience working alongside his father in the timber business. “Gas and Oil is a snapshot of […]
Travelin’ McCourys seeking Young Guns for their 2026 tour
The Travelin’ McCourys are coming your way this spring, with a new tour titled Young Guns. The theme is highlighting young musicians worthy of notice, giving opportunities to the next generation of bluegrass artists, just as they received as young men performing with The Del McCoury Band. A great example is Heaven McCoury, son of […]
The McCourys and Jerry Douglas invite you to a Family Pickin’ Party
Del McCoury and the boys, along with Jerry Douglas, have put together a unique new bluegrass immersion experience for serious students and fans, set to run just after New Years of 2026. They’ve also invited other top pickers like Sierra Hull, Bryan Sutton, David Grisman, and Molly Tuttle for a four-day workshop, concert, and jamming […]
One Chord That Rings True – The Travelin’ McCourys
Johnny Hermidas. You may never have heard of him, but on August 31, 2005, he hit a grand slam in his first major league at-bat. Who does that? Likewise, in May 2018, The Travelin’ McCourys hit a grand slam with their first album, aptly named The Travelin’ McCourys. This first album won the Grammy Award […]
Christian Ward to Del McCoury Band, Travelin’ McCourys
Christian Ward with The Del McCoury Band – photo © Bryce LaFoon The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys have introduced Nashville fiddler Christian Ward as the newest member of both bands. Christian steps in for Jason Carter, who recently left both groups to pursue his solo career. Ward had been their first call […]
Jason Carter leaves Del McCoury and Travelin’ McCourys to focus on solo career
Fiddle man and vocalist Jason Carter is stepping away from the Del McCoury Band after 33 years to focus on his soaring solo career. He is also vacating his spot with The Travelin’ McCourys, which is the same group, with Cody Kilby swapped out for Del. Press for Jason’s 2022 solo project, Lowdown Hoedown, was […]
Daydreamer drops for The Travelin’ McCourys
The Travelin’ McCourys at Wintergrass 2022 – photo © Maria Camillo McCoury Music has a new single for The Travelin’ McCourys, a song called Daydreamer, written by good friends of the band, Eric Gibson, Leigh, Gibson, and Ronnie Bowman. The band, of course, consists of the members of The Del McCoury Band, minus Del. That’s […]
Runaway Train – new single from The Travelin’ McCourys
New music today from The Travelin’ McCourys! It’s a new song written by Ronnie McCoury, Del McCoury, and Pat McLaughlin called Runaway Train, and it’s played and sung with precisely the speed and abandon that the title suggests. Ronnie McCoury takes the lead vocal, with support from brother Rob on banjo, Jason Carter on fiddle, […]
The Whole of the Moon video from The Travelin’ McCourys
The Travelin’ McCourys have a new single released today, their grassed up take on The Whole of the Moon, a 1985 song from UK rockers The Waterboys. Their cut is quite different from the original, though the McCourys largely follow the same structure, with bassist Alan Bartram singing the lead. Written by Waterboys guitarist Mike […]
The Travelin’ McCourys live at Dancing Bear Appalachian Lodge, Townsend, TN
The Travelin’ McCourys are a busy bunch. On the one hand, they’re carrying on a legacy in tandem with their father, bluegrass great Del McCoury. On the other, they’re taking that heritage forward towards the future, sharing a sound that not only draws from the basics of bluegrass but also expands its parameters to entice […]
