Home / Music / How did the Carter Family influence country music?Music linernotes album music the-carter-family-&-dolly-partonHow did the Carter Family influence country music?The Carter Family’s recordings between 1927 and 1956 built the foundation of country music by establishing many of its standard songs and harmonies. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious How would you describe Nikki Lane's sound?Next How did Alison Krauss & Union Station win two Grammys for Lonely Runs Both Ways?