Sara Carter

Sara Carter (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1979) was an American Country music musician.

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July 21 - 1898 - January 8 - 1979 - American - Country music - Musician

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She was born Sara Dougherty in Copper Creek, Virginia, (Rich Valley), the daughter of William Sevier Dougherty and Nancy Elizabeth Kilgore.

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Sara married A. P. Carter on June 18, 1915, but they were later divorced.

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A. P. Carter - June 18 - 1915

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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 cousin, Maybelle, who was married to A.P.'s brother, Ezra Carter.

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1927 - Carter Family - Maybelle

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Sara later remarried and moved to California.

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In 1993, Sara's image appeared on a U.S. postage stamp honoring the Carter Family. In 2001 she was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor.

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1993 - U.S. postage stamp - 2001 - International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor

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