Sara Carter (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1979) was an American Country music musician. Known for her deep and distinctive singing voice, she was the lead singer on most of the recordings of The Carter Family act in the 1920s and 1930s. She was born Sara Elizabeth Dougherty in Copper Creek, Virginia. She married A. P. Carter on June 18, 1915, but they were later divorced in 1939. They had three children: Gladys (Millard), Janette (Jett), and Joe. In 1927, she and A.P. began performing as The Carter Family, perhaps the first commercial rural Country music group. They were joined by her… read more
Sara Carter (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1979) was an American Country music musician. Known for her deep and distinctive singing voice, she was the lead singer on most of the recordings of The Carter Family act in the 1920s and 1930s. She was born Sara Elizabeth Dougherty in Copper Creek, Vir… read more
Sara Carter (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1979) was an American Country music musician. Known for her deep and distinctive singing voice, she was the lead singer on most of the recordings of The Carter Family act in the 1920s and 1930s. She was born Sara Elizabeth Dougherty in Copper Creek, Virginia. She married A. P. Carter on June 18, 1915, but they were later di… read more
