Announcements

Storytelling Music Competition and Pickin' Porch Photo Competition open the road to Carter Family Fold 2027, a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Bristol Sessions. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 21, 2026) – The Carter Family Fold today announced Carter...

Media invited to press conference Wednesday, October 21, 11 AM in the Exhibit Hall, at the Virginia is for Lovers Stage HILTONS, Va. (October 15, 2026) – The Carter Family Fold will hold a press conference at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) World...

Longtime Music Champion Joins Fold as 2027 Bristol Sessions 100th Anniversary Approaches HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold is proud to announce the appointment of Ellen A. Stroud as its new Executive Director, effective July 16, 2026. Stroud succeeds Rita...