Fiddlin' John Carson
American singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"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]
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Background information | |
Birth name | John Carson |
Born | March 23, 1868 Fannin County, Georgia, United States |
Died | December 11, 1949(1949-12-11) (aged 81) Atlanta, Georgia |
Genres | Old-time music, country |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
Instrument(s) | Fiddle |
Years active | 1920s – 1930s |
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