5 Things to Know About Janette Carter

She was the daughter of A.P. and Sara Carter, original members of The Carter Family, known as the “First Family of Country Music.”

Janette helped preserve her family’s musical legacy by founding the Carter Family Fold, a music venue in Virginia.

She performed and recorded music, often alongside her siblings, continuing the Carter Family tradition.

Her work ensured that the Carter Family’s influence on country music remained accessible to new generations.

Janette Carter received recognition for her contributions, including a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.