Continuing my research on the #BristolSessions , the start of recorded #CountryMusic , Mr A P Carter of the Carter Family.

Before he drove June Carter and his wife, Sarah, to be recorded, "he was a travelling salesman, and was tramping around southwestern #Virginia selling fruit trees."

Read about his life on his #WikiTree profile that was written by a fellow #Appalachia Project member:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Carter-10080

#Appalachians #Music #MusicHistory #Songs

🎵 Mountaineer's Courtship - http://tinyurl.com/5n7vufnd
Pop Stoneman - (1893-1968) - Born near #Galax, #Virginia

Beloved American musician & considered one of the most prominent artists of #countrymusic 's first decade.

He was one of the 19 that recorded at the #BristolSessions at the same time the Carter Family were recording.

After losing everything, he would end up playing at #Disneyland. Read more at:
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stoneman-442

#music #wikitree #musichistory #genealogy

🎵 Well, good morning, Captain - http://tinyurl.com/5n6un65j

Mr. Jimmie Rodgers - (1897-1933) - Born in Meridian, #Mississippi

Often called the "Father of Country Music". He contributed to the "#hillbilly" sound that evolved into #countrymusic.

He recorded over 100 songs in just six years. Amazing talent who recorded at the #BristolSessions at the same time the Carter Family were recording.

https://www.jimmierodgers.com/museum & https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rodgers-4387

#music #wikitree #musichistory #genealogy

My 2024 #Genealogy #Goals is to work on #Appalachian #Notables from the #BristolSessions, considered to be the first recordings of modern #CountryMusic, on #WikiTree.

Mother Maybelle of the Carter Family.

She's primarily remembered for her mastery of the autoharp. Her innovative fingerpicking techniques & ability to create complex melodies on the instrument helped popularize it in country music.

"Wildwood Flower"

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Addington-227

#familyhistory #appalachia #virginia #music

One of my many 2024 #Genealogy #Goals is to work on #Appalachian #Notables that fascinate me.

Starting with documenting the #BristolSessions, considered to be the first recordings of modern #CountryMusic, on #WikiTree.

First up is Clyde Meadows of the West Virginia Coon Hunters. I met his son last October & was fascinated to hear his stories & personal journey to Bristol.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Meadows-7284

#familyhistory #appalachia #westvirginia #music