Maybelle Carter

Autoharp player and country musician

Maybelle Carter - Autoharp player and country musician
Born

May 10th, 1909
116 years ago

Died

1978
47 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential autoharp player and country musician, contributed significantly to the development of American country music. As a member of the Carter Family, participated in groundbreaking recordings that shaped the genre in the 1920s and 1930s. The Carter Family became one of the earliest and most important groups in country music history, helping to popularize traditional folk songs. Maintained a long and successful career, performing and recording until the late 20th century.

Pioneered the autoharp in country music

Contributed to the Carter Family's legacy

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