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Larry Mercey
Canadian singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Larry Mercey (born December 12, 1939[1]) is a Canadian country music artist. best known as the lead singer of the 6-time Juno Winning Mercey Brothers band.[2]
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Early life
Mercey was born in Hanover, Ontario.[1]
Career
Mercey was a member of the band The Mercey Brothers, who performed and recorded country music for 30 years, beginning in about 1960, and were signed to the RCA label.[3] They were a regular act on the CKNX Barn Dance radio show and later on CKNX television.[4] Larry Mercey wrote several of the group's hit songs.
After the Mercey Brothers band broke up, Mercey began a solo career, living in Waterloo, Ontario and fronting the Larry Mercey Trio with George Lonsbury and Al Alderson.[5][6]
Mercey was nominated for Best Country Male Vocalist at the Juno Awards in 1991 and 1993.[2] His 1993 single "If I'm Only Good for One Thing" reached the Top 20 of the RPM Country Tracks chart.[7]
In 2011 Mercey co-wrote a song which was recorded by country singer Charlie Pride.[8]
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Discography
With the Mercey Brothers
Albums
Singles
References
External links
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