Celebrating 100 Years of the Carter Marriage: Jeff Roberts & Associates Proudly Sponsors WSM Radio Special

Country music history is filled with legendary moments, but few stories are as meaningful as the partnership between Mother Maybelle Carter and Ezra Carter.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of their marriage, a relationship that helped shape not only a family but the very foundation of country music itself.

To honor this milestone, WSM Radio — the historic home of the Grand Ole Opry — is presenting a special program titled:

“Carter Family: The Marriage That Made Country Music.”

Jeff Roberts & Associates is proud to sponsor this special broadcast celebrating one of the most influential legacies in American music history.

Carter Family: The Marriage That Made Country Music

Maybelle Carter remains one of the most influential figures in the history of country music. As a founding member of The Carter Family, she helped pioneer a sound that would shape generations of musicians.

Her innovative guitar technique—now known as the “Carter Scratch”—revolutionized the way country music was played and recorded.

But behind the music was a powerful partnership with her husband Ezra Carter, whose support and family foundation helped nurture the Carter family’s musical legacy.

Their marriage became a cornerstone of one of the most influential musical families in American history, ultimately helping to shape what we know today as country music.

The Carter Family is widely considered one of the most influential groups in the history of American country music. Formed in the 1920s, the Carter Family helped introduce traditional Appalachian folk music to a national audience and played a major role in shaping the early sound of country music.

Today, the Carter Family legacy continues through artists like June Carter Cash and Carlene Carter, preserving a musical tradition that helped define the genre.

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A Special Conversation with Carlene Carter

This WSM Radio special features a conversation with Carlene Carter, granddaughter of Maybelle Carter and a celebrated country music artist in her own right.

During the program, Carlene shares:

• Personal memories of her grandparents
• Stories from the Carter family’s musical heritage
• Exclusive insights from her upcoming autobiography
• Rare archival audio from the Carter family

The special offers a rare and intimate look at the love, partnership, and musical influence that helped build the foundation of country music.

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The Carter Family Legacy Beyond the Music

The Carter family’s story extends beyond the stage and recording studio. Historic photos like this one show Maybelle and Ezra Carter enjoying everyday life together in rural Virginia. Their partnership not only shaped their family but also helped build one of the most influential musical legacies in American history.

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When to Listen

📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM CT
📻 WSM Radio

The program is presented by Jeff Roberts & Associates. Listeners can tune in to hear this special program celebrating the lasting legacy of the Carter family and their impact on American music.

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Proud Sponsor of This Special Program

The personal injury law firm of Jeff Roberts & Associates is honored to sponsor this WSM Radio program celebrating one of the most important partnerships in country music history.

Just as the Carter family built a lasting legacy through dedication, creativity, and strong foundations, Jeff Roberts & Associates believes in supporting the communities and cultural traditions that make Tennessee unique.

Programs like this help preserve the stories and music that continue to influence artists and audiences around the world.

If you appreciate the history of country music and the legacy of the Carter family, this is a broadcast you won’t want to miss.

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