Coming along at the same time as the mass production of decent-quality, affordable records, the Carter Family was one of the first pop music acts in American history. It was an odd time to be a popular band; the Carters were selling records around the country, but they still couldn't afford groceries. Their country and gospel music—the burgeoning record industry called it "hillbilly" music—was a precursor to rock and roll.
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