Alan Bartram
Best known for
Bass
Alan Bartram is a West Virginia-born bassist and harmony singer who has anchored the Del McCoury Band since 2005 and the Travelin' McCourys since 2009 — the 2017 IBMA Bass Player of the Year and a key part of the McCoury family vocal stack.
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- Born April 19, 1977 in Huntington, West Virginia; first attended a bluegrass festival at age 16 with his uncle, which sparked his career.
- Graduated college in 2003 and joined the Kenny & Amanda Smith Band.
- Joined the Del McCoury Band on bass in 2005 and has held that chair full-time since.
- Founding member of The Travelin' McCourys (Ronnie & Rob McCoury, Jason Carter, Cody Kilby) since 2009.
- Briefly toured and recorded with The Infamous Stringdusters, appearing on their 2007 album "Fork in the Road."
- Strong tenor and baritone harmony singer; key part of the McCoury family vocal stack.
- Won 2017 IBMA Bass Player of the Year.
- Married to Kristina Bartram.
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The Del McCoury BandPlayed on recordings with The Del McCoury Band
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Kenny and Amanda Smith BandPlayed on recordings with Kenny and Amanda Smith Band
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Becky BullerPlayed on recording with Becky Buller
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Keller Williams with the Travelin’ McCourysPlayed on recording with Keller Williams with the Travelin’ McCourys
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Ronnie McCouryPlayed on recording with Ronnie McCoury
