The Chuck Wagon Gang
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Formed in Lubbock, Texas in 1935, country / gospel group the Chuck Wagon Gang was founded by tenor and mandolin player David P. Carter (Dad), along with his daughters - soprano Rose Carter (Lola) and alto Anna Carter (Effie) â and his son, bass vocalist and guitarist Jim Carter (Ernest). Performing for a local Lubbock radio station, they began performing under their band name in 1936 when they relocated to Fort Worth, Texas. After gaining fame on the radio, the Chuck Wagon Gang released several singles â including âThe Son Hath Made Me Freeâ (1937), âTake Me Back to Renfro Valleyâ (1937), and âAt the Rainbowâs Endâ (1938) â before signing with Columbia Records, a relationship the group and label maintained for nearly four decades. Beginning with Columbia singles such as âGetting Ready to Leave This Worldâ and âLord Lead Me Onâ in 1940, the Chuck Wagon Gang went on to sell over 39 million records even as the group experienced many line-up changes beginning with the departure of founding member David P. Carter, who retired in 1955. Family members would step in as well as a long series of members who have kept the band active for over 80 years. During their career, the group performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world â including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Grand Ole Opry â won many awards and accolades, and sold over 39 million records. The groupâs lineup in the 2020âs includes Shaye Smith, the granddaughter of original member Anna Carter. Nearly 90 years after they first formed, the Chuck Wagon Gang released the critically acclaimed album Come Go with Me in 2023.
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- Softly And Tenderly by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Power In The Blood
- The Church In The Wildwood
- A Beautiful Life by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- I'll Be Home For Christmas by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Over In Glory
- Rock of Ages by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Rocky Road by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- I'm Leaving This World
- A Beautiful Life
- I'll Live On by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Crown Him Lord Of All
- I'm Winging My Way Back Home
- Happy in His Love
- Bringing In The Sheaves
- Just Over In The Gloryland
- Home At Last
- The Beautiful Life Beyond
- It Came Upon A Midnight Clear by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Swing Down Chariot
- Joy To The World by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- I've Just Seen the Rock of Ages by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by The Chuck Wagon Gang
- Little Drummer Boy by The Chuck Wagon Gang
