1933: The Carter Family records ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’

The song tells the story of a family’s grief following the death and funeral of a beloved mother whom they hope to meet again in the afterlife. It’s become a classic song within the genre, and propelled the Carter Family to prominence as one of America’s first star country acts.

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