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Carlene Carter
American country singer and songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carlene Carter (born Rebecca Carlene Smith; September 26, 1955) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter Cash and her first husband, Carl Smith.
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![]() Carlene Carter performing live inside the Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa, in September 2016 | |
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Birth name | Rebecca Carlene Smith |
Born | (1955-09-26) September 26, 1955 (age 68) Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S. |
Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Country, Americana |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | Reprise, Giant, House of Cash |
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As of 2020, since 1978, Carter has recorded 12 albums, primarily on major labels. In the same timespan, she has released more than 20 singles, including three number three-peaking hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.