Folk Legend Janette Carter Dies at 82

Sunday, March 26 2006 @ 07:03 PM EST

Janette Carter, the last living offspring of the original Carter Family (she was daughter of A.E and Sara), passed away on January 22 at the age of 82. A significant artist in her own right, in recent years she had dedicated herself to preserving the musical traditions of her family and their region in south-west Virginia by hosting weekly performances and gatherings at the Carter Fold in Hiltons, Virginia.

She was the recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious National Heritage Award. International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) recognized her pioneering influence with the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2002.

[Reprinted from International Bluegrass, with permission from IBMA].

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