Del McCoury
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
6
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Del McCoury's achievements in bluegrass music are unparalleled. He holds the record for the most IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards with nine wins, a testament to his enduring popularity and artistic excellence. His induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and the Country Music Association Hall of Fame places him among the elite few to receive such honors in both genres. Receiving the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts further cements his status as a guardian of American folk traditions. His ability to maintain relevance across seven decades while collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds highlights his unique contribution to the genre.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for his lifetime contributions to bluegrass music.
CMA Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to North Carolina's musical heritage.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on the genre.
Star on the North Carolina Walk of Fame
Honored with a star on the North Carolina Walk of Fame.
Living Legend
Named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Bluegrass Artist of the Decade
100 Most Influential People in Bluegrass
Magazine Covers
Bluegrass Unlimited
2006-05
Celebrating IBMA Wins
Roots & Rhythms
2010-07
National Heritage Fellows Special Issue
American Songwriter
2016-03
The Godfather of Bluegrass
Records & Feats
Most IBMA Entertainer of the Year Awards
Won the award 9 times, a record in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Awards.
Youngest Grand Ole Opry Inductee (Bluegrass)
Inducted at age 64, becoming one of the youngest pure bluegrass acts to join the Opry.
Co-Founder of DelFest
Established the largest bluegrass festival in the Eastern United States, often called the Woodstock of Bluegrass.