![]() The Carter Sisters claimed the name Carter Family in 1960 after AP Carter died. When their group disbanded in 1943, their children and the next Carter generations carried on the tradition of making beautiful music. They became very popular and the Carter Sisters were heard on radio shows and also performed in many different venues. Their first recording in 1927, via the talent search of Ralph Peer from the Victor Talking Machine Company, contributed to the birth of country music. Sara, AP, and Maybelle were considered the first family of country music. Early in the 1900s the Carter family was already performing in their area. Carter, Sara Dougherty Carter, and Maybelle Addington Carter were the members of the original Carter Family who hailed from the Appalachia region. They are the nieces of Ezra’s brother AP Carter and his wife Sara who is also Maybelle’s cousin. The Carter Sisters, Helen (1927-1998), June (1929- 2003), Anita (1933-1999 ), daughters of Maybelle Carter and Ezra Carter, are the second generation Carter Family. ![]() Four albums were released by the label for the Carter Sisters from 1965 to 1982. ![]() In the 1950s, the group recorded many singles, among them were “Little Orphan Girl,” “Wildwood Flower,” “Time’s a Wastin,” and “You are My Flower.” In 1952, the group transferred to Columbia Records. The Carter Sisters performed traditional songs, many of which came from the original Carter family, and mixed this with popular and gospelThe Carter Sisters first record was with Victor RCA Records released in February 1949. ![]()
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