Country Evolution is honored to premiere “Foggy Mountain Top,” the first release from the final recording sessions ever completed by the Carter Sisters. The track marks the beginning of a historic rollout that will culminate with the full album, Voices from the Ridge: The Final Sessions, arriving on all major streaming platforms on June 5, 2026, via StarVista Music.
Recorded during a series of intimate sessions, the project brought together sisters Helen Carter and Anita Carter alongside June Carter Cash, John Carter Cash, and Lori Davis Bennett. The album serves as a powerful closing chapter in the legacy of one of country music’s most influential families, offering listeners a rare opportunity to hear the final recordings made by the sisters together.
The Final Sessions
Produced by Pat Holt, Ken Little, and Mike Daniel, the sessions took place in March and April of 1993 and represent the last time the Carter Sisters recorded as a group. The album features newly restored original recordings of songs written by A.P. Carter, the founding member of The Carter Family.
Tracks on Voices from the Ridge include “Blue Eyes,” “Foggy Mountain Top,” “My Clinch Mountain Home,” “I Have No One To Love Me,” and “Lonesome Valley,” among other Carter Family classics. Helen and Anita Carter contributed acoustic guitar, while June Carter Cash added autoharp, channeling the timeless sound first introduced by Mother Maybelle.
Additional musicians featured on the album include Dave Roe on stand-up bass, Chris Leuzinger on acoustic guitar, David Russell on mandolin, and David Smith on stand-up bass.
Producers Reflect on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Project
Producer Pat Holt, who worked closely with the sisters throughout the recording process, shared his reflections on the experience.
“When June Carter first called me to do an album of the Carter Sisters’ favorite family songs, I knew it was going to be something very special. I never imagined how special it would turn out. They poured their hearts and souls into what would turn out to be the last recordings of the sisters together. It was spiritual to work with the three of them, playing the very instruments Mother Maybelle first introduced at the dawn of country music. I have never been more moved or pleased as a producer.”
Producer Ken Little also spoke to the significance of the project.
“Country music blossomed when the Carter family first came on scene. As the Carter sisters carried the family legacy forward, the unmistakable vocal blends of the three sisters opened yet another chapter of country music history. I was immediately struck with how genuine their voices and playing felt as they laid down the tracks for this record. The blends were incredible. The simplicity in the songs was underscored by an intense musical complexity that only comes from years of bonding. It was such a great honor to be a part of this record. I’m anxious for the world to hear it.”
A Lasting Carter Family Legacy
The Carter Sisters were comprised of Maybelle Carter of The Carter Family and her daughters Anita Carter, Helen Carter, and June Carter Cash. They released their first single together in 1949 and went on to record multiple albums both as a group and as solo artists.
Over the years, they became one of country music’s most beloved acts, building a devoted fan base through nearly a decade of performances at the Grand Ole Opry and collaborations with legendary artists such as Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, Elvis Presley, Ernest Tubb, and Johnny Cash.
“Foggy Mountain Top” is available now, exclusively premiered by Country Evolution. The full album, Voices from the Ridge: The Final Sessions, will be released June 5, 2026.
