Del's older brother G.C. introduced him to bluegrass when he was 11 years old through a Flatt & Scruggs album.  His younger brother Jerry McCoury played bass and was an integral part of Del's band, The Dixie Pals, for many years.  Del, G.C., Jerry, and the Del McCoury Band performing together has become a tradition at DelFest, and is always viewed as a "can't miss" show by the fans.