The Del McCoury Band & The Travelin’ McCourys at Ryman Auditorium

The Legacy Continues

Bluegrass supergroup The Del McCoury Band & The Travelin' McCourys will take the stage at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. The two groups of bluegrass all-stars will present a night of the greatest songs, and the greatest harmonies of the greatest songs of the legendary bluegrass tradition to a packed house of fans at one of the premier music venues in the country.

The Del McCoury Band

This will be a truly legendary bluegrass show when The Del McCoury Band & The Travelin' McCourys play at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, August 20th, 2016. The Del McCoury Band is a bluegrass icon and a legend of the genre. They are known to play some of the greatest songs of all time including "1952 Vincent Black Lightning," "Nashville Cats," and "Rain and Snow." The Del McCoury Band's latest album "Almost Proud" is an amazing album of modern bluegrass songs. The band's leader Del McCoury is known by many as the "King of Bluegrass." He has been awarded many International Bluegrass Music Association awards and was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Del McCoury's powerful voice and mastery of the bluegrass style will surely be on display at the Ryman on August 20th, 2016.

The Travelin' McCourys

The Travelin' McCourys are a high energy bluegrass band made up of two of Del McCoury's sons. The band consists of Ronnie and Rob McCoury. Ronnie is a talented singer and song writer with powerful and soulful voice. Rob is widely known as one of the premier bluegrass pickers today and was recently named one of the top 10 acoustic guitarists in the world by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The two son's blend of bluegrass roots with unique twists bring an exciting edge to this rootsy band. They tour the country playing shows from coast to coast. They perform songs from their own self-titled album as well as old time bluegrass classics such as "Cumberland Blues" and "Jason's Grass" (written about the bands sax player Jason Carter). The band has recently joined their dad Del McCoury on the road performing with The Del McCoury Band. The Travelin' McCourys have received great reviews from fans and critics alike. The band has been nominated for a Grammy and have won numerous awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association including Album of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year.

Ryman Auditorium Information

Ryman Auditorium is a historic venue found in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. The venue boasts incredible surround sound for all shows held and has seating for up to 2,362 fans on the main floor and in the galleries above the main floor. All seating at the Ryman is historic pew seating, giving audiences a feeling of truly being a part of something special. Before the show be sure to stop by one of the many concession stands located throughout the venue to grab any snacks or drinks you may need. More information on the Ryman and the many services they provide can be found by contacting the venue directly. With the venue located in the heart of downtown, it is also just minutes from the rest of the entertainment district in Nashville.

Parking Information

There is no on site parking available for this venue. There are plenty of off site parking options available throughout the Nashville area. There is also on street parking available in the surrounding areas.

Ticket Information

Tickets for this show will start at $74 for the Del McCoury Band and The Travelin' McCourys at the Ryman on Thursday, August 20th, 2016 and go on sale at 10am this Friday, April 22nd. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticket Squeeze or at the box office. Click the "buy tickets" button above to secure your spot for what promises to be an unforgettable bluegrass evening with two of the scene's most legendary groups.