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Carter Family The (Inc Mother Maybelle)Carter Family Carter Family Traditional American folk music group For other uses, see Carter family (disambiguation). The Carter Family was an American folk music group that recorded and performed between 1927 and 1956. Regarded as one of the most important music acts of the early 20th century, they had a profound influence on the development of bluegrass, country, southern gospel, pop, and rock, as well as the American folk revival in the 1960s. Quick facts The Carter Family, Background information ... The Carter Family A. P., Maybelle, and Sara Carter (L–R) in 1927 Background information Origin Maces Spring, Virginia, U.S. Genres Country folk blues gospel Old-Time Years active 1927–1956 Labels Bluebird Decca RCA Victor Vocalion Montgomery Ward Records Members A.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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