Country music would sound way different, if it existed at all, without the original Carter Family trio. Numerous books, academic articles and documentary films explain how powerhouse vocalist Sara ...

Maybelle Carter, country music's first guitar hero, became known as "Mother Maybelle" by many, including country music legend Johnny Cash, who listened to the Carter Family growing up in Arkansas.

While the Carter Family have long been considered country music royalty, it was only in the Sixties that Riddle began to get his due, and in recent years that his story has become more widely known.

Foundational country icons the Carter Family were among the genre's early breakout stars, but they were far from the genre's inventors. Here's what to know about the AMAs moment and the Carter Family.

Shaboozey didn't hide his skepticism after scripted comments at the AMAs said the Carter Family 'basically invented country music' — here's why.

It was a sweltering summer day in 1927 when the Carter Family — Maybelle, A.P. and Sara — arrived in Bristol to audition for Ralph Peer of the Victor Talking Machine Company.

Beyoncé won favorite female country artist and favorite country album at the 2025 American Music Awards for "Cowboy Carter." This was Beyoncé's first nomination and win in both categories ...

There is no one way to be country, or rural, or southern, or Black. The truth of the matter is Black people have always and will always occupy rural spaces and country music. As for Beyoncé, her ...

Now Carlene is welcoming Beyoncé into the musical tradition of the Carter family. "I am here to let Beyoncé and all those nay sayers know that I admire and love her and all she does," she continued.

While the Carter Family have long been considered country music royalty, it was only in the Sixties that Riddle began to get his due, and in recent years that his story has become more widely known.

Here’s Why Shaboozey Side-Eyed That ‘Carter Family Invented Country Music’ Line at the AMAs. Jon Blistein. Tue, May 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM UTC. 4 min read.