Other Web sites you might find helpful include some right here in Poor
Valley. We're also suggesting some Web sites that include a considerable amount
of information about the Carter Family, Carter Family recordings, and
discussions of the place in music history of A.P., Sara, and Mother Maybelle
Carter. This is only a partial listing; a search in any of the major search
engines will produce hundreds of other links.
The
American Experience episode about the Carter FamilyThe PBS television series program titled "The Carter Family: Will The
Circle Be Unbroken" documents the rise to world-wide popularity of the Carter
Family and their music. This particular web site is rich in information and
special features.
American Studies, University of VirginiaThis Land is Your Land: Rural Music & the
Depression
Carter Family Biography
Appalachian
Cultural Music AssociationThe Appalachian Cultural Music Association (ACMA) was formed to
promote and perpetuate the music of the Southern Appalachian Region. The ACMA is
based in Bristol, VA-TN, the official “Birthplace of Country
Music”.
Arhoolie
RecordsThe Arhoolie Foundation was established in 1995 to document, preserve,
present
and disseminate authentic traditional and regional vernacular music.
By our activities we hope to
help educate and enlighten the public and also support and reinforce
traditional community values.
The Barter TheaterBarter Theatre has a reputation as a theatre where many actors performed before gong on to achieve fame and fortune. The most recognized of these alumni include Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal, Ernest Borgnine, Hume Cronyn, Ned Beatty, Gary Collins, Larry Linville and Kevin Spacey. and Frances Fisher. The list also included James Burrows, creator of Cheers, Barry Corbin, and the late Jim Varney.
Bear Family
RecordsBear Family Records direct mailorder sale – plus 30,000 items available
ex-warehouse
CMT (Country Music Television)Country Music
Hall of Fame and MuseumThe Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the
non-profit, educational Country Music Foundation (CMF). The mission of
the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is to identify and
preserve the evolving history and traditions of country music and to
educate its audiences. Functioning as a local history museum and as an
international arts organization, the Country Music Hall of Fame®
and Museum serves visiting and non-visiting audiences including fans,
students, scholars, members of the music industry, and the general
public—in the Nashville area, the nation, and world.
The Crooked RoadDale JettGrandson of A.P. and Sara Carter, son of Janette Carter, Dale's own
performing career has been growing steadily. Here's where we can keep up to date
with his activities.
Folk Music Performer IndexA directory of songs, by title; also history of releases
Johnny CashWeb site for the late Johnny Cash
IBMA
(International Bluegrass Music Association)Information about bluegrass and old-time music
The Mt. Vernon United Methodist ChurchMany visitors to the Carter Fold ask about attending Sunday service at the
church which for many decades has been the Carter family's church. Visitors are,
of course, always welcome, and casual dress is perfectly acceptable. This is the
web site for up-to-date information.
Nationmaster.comA massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare
nations.
NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the
CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD.
Orthey AutoharpsHandcrafted works of art in themselves,George Orthey's autoharps have been
treasured instruments played by Carter Family members, especially Janette, for
years. George Orthey continues to be devoted supporter of the Carter Family and
the Carter Fold.
Peer MusicRalph Peer discovered and produced the Carter Family for the entire three
decades of their performing career. Carter Family songs published by Peer were
major factors in helping him establish one of the world's premiere publishing
companies. The close relationship between Peer Music and the Carter Family
descendants remains proudly in place today.
The Red Clay RamblersOne of America's most beloved old time groups.
Song of the Mountains concert seriesOutstanding bluegrass and old-time country music performances at the
beautifully restored Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.
The Winding Stream - The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music
The
Winding Stream is a 90-minute documentary that tells the story of the
family at the very heart of American country music - The Carters and
the Cashes. This saga is punctuated with studio performances by
celebrated roots music practitioners like Johnny and June Carter Cash,
George Jones, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson and others.
The film's goal is to illuminate the foundation-forming history of this
multi-generational musical family.
