Neal McCoy had one of the most memorable sets of Country Jam 2016, but before he took the stage on Saturday (June 18), he led thousands in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acting as his own hype man, Neal McCoy introduced himself to the Country Jam 2016 crowd as the Entertainer of the Year from every conceivable country music awards organization (and then some) for 15 years running.
Neal McCoy says the Pledge of Allegiance every day, and he tries to include his friends and fellow country musicians whenever he can. Not surprisingly, no one has ever said no.
Two dozen country artists played to more than 50,000 country-loving fans during the three-day Taste of Country Music Festival over the weekend weekend.
You can't accuse Neal McCoy of being out of step with the times. The veteran country star gave fans one of the most unexpectedly awesome onstage moments at the 2016 Taste of Country Music Festival on Sunday (June 12).
Neal McCoy is mourning the loss of his stepdad, Don McCoy, who passed away on Saturday night (Aug. 22), after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Neal McCoy and Charley Pride go way back. After McCoy won a Dallas talent contest in 1981, he was introduced to the country legend and became his opening act for many years -- an experience for which McCoy says "there was no substitute."
Neal McCoy is releasing a deluxe edition of his album 'Pride: a Tribute to Charley Pride,' featuring two bonus tracks not included on the original 2013 release.