Fiddlin' John Carson | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Carson |
| Born | March 23, 1868 Fannin County, Georgia, United States |
| Died | December 11, 1949 (aged 81) Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Old-time music, country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument | Fiddle |
| Years active | 1920s – 1930s |
"Fiddlin'" John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American old-time fiddler and singer who recorded what is widely considered to be the first country music song featuring vocals and lyrics.[1]
- ^ Dicaire, David (January 27, 2015). The First Generation of Country Music Stars: Biographies of 50 Artists Born Before 1940. McFarland & Company. p. 12. ISBN 9780786485581.