Larry Mercey (born December 12, 1939"The Mercey Brothers". The Canadian Encyclopedia) is a Canadian country music artist, best known as the lead singer of the 6-time Juno Winning Mercey Brothers band.
Early life Mercey was born in Hanover, Ontario.
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."Mercey Brothers popular". Medicine Hat News]. August 6, 1976, page 25. They were a regular act on the CKNX Barn Dance radio show and later on CKNX television."Hanover Honours Mercey Brothers" . Blackburn News, By Kirk Scott, July 1, 2014 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."Larry Mercey still loves a good show". Woolwich and Wellington Observer, Steve Kannon – November 3, 2011"To put on a corn festival, you need two horses (11 photos)". Soo Today, August 20, 2006 by: Carol Martin
Mercey was nominated for Best Country Male Vocalist at the Juno Awards in 1991 and 1993. His 1993 single "If I'm Only Good for One Thing" reached the Top 20 of the RPM Country Tracks chart.
In 2011 Mercey co-wrote a song which was recorded by country singer Charlie Pride. " Local pens Charley Pride song". Rome News, SUSAN KIRKLAND March 20, 2011
Discography
With the Mercey Brothers
Albums Year Album Label 1990 Full Speed Ahead MBS 1994 Let's Deal Again Rodeo
Singles Year Single CAN Country Album 1990 "She Feels Like a New Man Tonight" 32 Full Speed Ahead "Full Speed Ahead" 42 1991 "You're Still in These Crazy Arms of Mine" 22 "True Blue" 29 1992 "Hold That Thought" 50 "Keepin' Up with the Jones'" 35 Let's Deal Again 1993 "I Might Be Down (But I Ain't Out Yet)" 46 "If I'm Only Good for One Thing" 17 1994 "Wild West Show" 66
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