| Larry Mercey | |
| Birth Date: | 12 December 1939 |
| Origin: | Hanover, Ontario, Canada |
| Instrument: | Vocals |
| Genre: | Country |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Years Active: | 1990–present |
| Label: | MBS Rodeo |
| Associated Acts: | Mercey Brothers |
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]
Mercey was born in Hanover, Ontario.
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. 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]
| Year | Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Full Speed Ahead | MBS | |
| 1994 | Let's Deal Again | Rodeo |
| 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 |