The Stoneman Legacy: Family Tradition

Like their Virginia neighbors, the celebrated Carter Family, the Stonemans, from Ernest V. “Pop” Stoneman and his succeeding generations of musically-inspired offspring, are musical legends and icons in their own right. For the first time in one CD collection, CMH presents 20 of the best examples of the Stonemans’ musical genius and continuing legacy. Today’s music aficionados have discovered the magic of American roots and mountain music (and propelled it to the top of the album charts). Here is the family who helped invent roots music—the fabulous Stonemans.