Jul 31
McCoury Music Signs IBMA Male Vocalist Winner Larry Sparks
McCoury Music is proud to announce the signing of bluegrass legend, Larry Sparks. Sparks, winner of the IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year award in 2004 and 2005, is the first artist to join McCoury Music. Del McCoury has always been a big fan of Sparks, noting that “Larry has a style all his own, both with his singing and playing, and is one of my favorite singers of all time.” Del went on to say that, “I am very pleased to have such a renowned musician on the roster and I’m really looking forward to this new partnership.”
Larry Sparks started out playing with the Stanley Brothers in the 1960s where he quickly gained recognition and praise from the bluegrass community for his skills and talent. This approval gave him the ambition to form his own band in 1969, The Lonesome Ramblers; a very successful band that he is still with today. Sparks is known for his impressive solos and has been dubbed “The Most Soulful Voice in Bluegrass.” Spark’s profound musical abilities have inspired many and continue to keep him in the spotlight.
“Larry [Sparks] has a style all his own, both with his singing and playing, and is one of my favorite singers of all time.”Del McCoury
McCoury Music was formed in 2003 as a home for Del McCoury and as a way to have complete control of his music. The first two releases on the label both received Grammy nominations, with one winning a Grammy and the other winning the prestigious Album of the Year award from the IBMA. Sparks is set to record the album later this year with a planned release in Spring 2007. Don Rigsby will produce the album.
Tour dates and more information about Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers can be found at his official website: www.larrysparks.com
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