One of the most important musical groups of the 20th century, The Carter Family
– who have been nicknamed ‘the first family of Country Music’ - influenced
generations of folk, country, bluegrass, gospel, rock, and pop artists. Founded
in Maces Spring, Virginia in 1927 by vocalist / guitarist A.P. Carter, his wife
Sara Carter (vocals and guitar / autoharp), and his sister Maybelle Carter (lead
guitar and vocals), the Carter Family’s Southern folk and gospel inspired style
became the blueprint for country music. Many of their recordings have become
country and folk classics includi...