After the death of A.P. Carter in 1960, Mother Maybelle Carter and the Carter Sisters began using the name "the Carter Family" for their act during the 1960s and 1970s.

Jan 8, 1979 · Carter Family, singing group and country music founding family that was a leading force in the spread and popularization of the songs of the Appalachian Mountain region of the eastern United …

Considered “The First Family of Country Music,” the Carter Family essentially invented the kind of harmony singing used for years in the music, and popularized numerous songs that became country …

Apr 15, 2025 · Jane and Bob Carter welcomed five kids during their marriage: Nick Carter, Leslie Carter, Aaron Carter, Angel Carter and Bobbie Jean Carter. Here's where the Carter family is now.

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...

Apr 15, 2025 · Known widely through the careers of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and his late brother Aaron Carter, the family has faced the dual pressures of fame and personal hardship.

Sep 1, 2023 · The Carter Family is now considered to be the “First Family of Country Music” after gaining commercial success and stardom from their 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings.

Ralph Peer is born in Independence, Missouri, the son of a furniture retailer. After serving in the navy in World War I, Peer goes to work first for the General Phonograph Company and later for the...

May 28, 2025 · The Carter Family, often hailed as the “First Family of Country Music,” holds a foundational place in the genre’s history. Originating from Maces Spring, Virginia, the trio—A.P. …

Jun 13, 2025 · Explore the extensive family of former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn, featuring their four children and 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.