Originally the band was called
Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on
bass. The band went through a number of changes in personnel until the 1980s when the band solidified its line-up, adding McCoury's sons,
Ronnie and
Rob McCoury on
mandolin and
banjo, respectively. In 1988, the "Dixie Pals" name was dropped in favor of the current name.
Fiddler Tad Marks and bass player Mike Brantley joined in the early 1990s while the band became a national touring act. The addition of fiddler
Jason Carter and bassist
Mike Bub in 1992 created a lineup that was unchanged for 13 years. Bub left the band in 2005 and was replaced by Alan Bartram. Carter announced in early 2025 that he was leaving the band to focus on his solo career.
Awards In 1999 the Del McCoury band was named "Entertainer of the Year" at the International Bluegrass Music Awards. In 2004 they were nominated for the
Grammy Award for
Best Bluegrass Album for ''It's Just the Night'', They shared co-billing on his 1999 album
The Mountain. The band has also often performed in recent years with
the Lee Boys, with setlists mixing bluegrass, funk and gospel with extended jams on many songs. The Travelin' McCourys also often play joint concerts with the Lee Boys. ==Band members==