The Carter Family, consisting of A.P. Carter, his wife Sara Carter, and his sister-in-law Maybelle Carter, is a seminal group in the history of country and folk music. Formed in 1927 in Maces Spring, Virginia, they are often credited with being one of the first acts to become country music stars. Their music had a profound influence on bluegrass, country, Southern gospel, pop and rock musicians, as well as on the U.S
... MoreThe Carter Family, consisting of A.P. Carter, his wife Sara Carter, and his sister-in-law Maybelle Carter, is a seminal group in the history of country and folk music. Formed in 1927 in Maces Spring, Virginia, they are often credited with being one of the first acts to become country music stars. Their music had a profound influence on bluegrass, country, Southern gospel, pop and rock musicians, as well as on the U.S. folk revival of the 1960s.
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