On average, the McKameys played approximately 150 bookings annually throughout the United States and Canada.
[7] In 1957, Ruben Bean started playing guitar for the group after the trio met him following a performance at his church.
[5][7] Ruben and Peg's daughters, Connie and Sheryl, traveled with their parents and aunts when the group was on the road.
[citation needed] In 2007, Eli Fortner joined his parents, Roger and Connie, on stage full-time as a guitarist and featured vocalist.
[citation needed] In September 2018, The McKameys announced on singingnews.com in an open letter that November of 2019 would be the end of their full-time touring.
[8] In February 2021, Roger, Connie, and Eli Fortner announced they would be performing as McKamey Legacy.