Description: (Musician)
Maybelle Carter was a significant American country musician who revolutionized guitar playing with her pioneering Carter scratch technique, turning the instrument into a prominent lead in country music. As a key member of the original Carter Family act and later the Carter Sisters and Mother Maybelle group, she played a vital role in shaping the country music sound. Her innovative guitar style continues to influence the genre, defining the sound of country music in the early to mid-20th century.