What artist from Bluefield played autoharp and harmonica simultaneously?
Ernest Stoneman
What was the most copied country/folk guitar style during the 60's?
The Carter Scratch
Did Black Folk play a part in country music?
Yes, think about Charley Pride!
Name a female country singer.
Possible answers include Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Maybelle Carter, Helen Carter, June Carter Cash, Anita Carter, Loretta Lynn, ect.
What model guitar did Maybelle use?
28 model l-5 sunburst archtop Gibson
In the late 1950's country music declined because of what other genre?
Rock & Roll
Who discovered Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family in Bristol 1927?
Ralph Peer
Who originally recorded " Wreck of the Old 97"?
Henry Whitter
What common fiddle tunes did Maybelle play on the autoharp?
"Black Mountain Rag" and "Liberty Dance"
What was the geographical origin of the music?
The southern U.S.A., the Appalachain, Blue Ridge, and Smokey Mountains.
Who were the first female artist to record solo?
Samantha Bumgarner and Eva Davis
Who was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, February 26th, 1932?
Johnny Cash
Maybelle Carter learned blues style guitar from who?
Lesley Riddle
What 500,000 watt radio station located across the Mexican border from Del Rio, Texas boosted the careers of many artists in the 1930's?
XERA
When was Dolly Parton born?
January 19th, 1946
Who were the original members of The Carter Family?
A. P., Sara, and Maybelle.
Who sings "Sweet Dreams"?
Patsy Cline
What English, Irish and Scottish tune does every guitarist know how to pick?
"Wildwood Flower"
What are the origins of many old country ballads like "Barbra Allen"?
European: English, Irish, Scottish, Highland, ect.
What year did the Carter Sisters join the Grand Ole Opry?
1950