Sep. 22—FAIRMONT — Charlie McCoy will never forget the day he answered an ad in a comic book. It was 1949 and, at the age of 8, he was intrigued by the ad's challenge, "You can play the harmonica in ...

Charlie McCoy, a West Virginia native who became a legendary harmonica player, received a surprise honor a earlier this month when he was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. After growing up in ...

For the fourth time in 2022, the Grand Ole Opry expanded its ranks of legendary artists in its membership via the induction of legendary 81-year-old performer Charlie McCoy. During Wednesday evening's ...

Lauded musician, McCoy, who played on hits such as “The Boxer,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Orange Blossom Special,” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” and mega-successful songwriter, ...

This 29-track compilation of recordings Charlie McCoy made in the 1960s with members of his band the Escorts, the majority of which have never been released on CD, is essential listening for anyone ...

Harmonica virtuoso Charlie McCoy says the idea for his new EP Charlie Goes Brazil came from bassist James “Hags” Haggerty. Haggerty made the suggestion when they were talking with drummer Martin Lynds ...

A legendary songwriter and once-in-a-generation session man earned invitations this weekend into the Grand Ole Opry's timeless circle. Membership into the elite club of artists and entertainers grew ...