The McCarters
The McCarters | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Country music group |
| Years active | 1987–1990 |
| Known for | "Timeless and True Love", "The Gift", "Up and Gone" |
The McCarters were a trio of American country music sisters—Jennifer, Lisa, and Teresa McCarter. Between 1988 and 1990, they released two albums under Warner Records Nashville, achieving three top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: "Timeless and True Love", "The Gift", and "Up and Gone". The group ceased performing together in 1990.
Biography
The lineup of The McCarters included Jennifer McCarter (born March 7, 1964) along with her twin sisters Lisa and Teresa (born November 21, 1966). Their musical journey began in their hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, where they performed from Jennifer’s early years. Upon reaching adulthood, Jennifer reached out to producer Kyle Lehning, whose work with Randy Travis had caught her attention. This connection led to a brief fifteen-minute audition and ultimately secured them a recording deal with Warner Records Nashville in 1987.[1] Their first album, The Gift, produced three singles that charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list: "Timeless and True Love", "The Gift", and "I Give You Music".[2] The album was distinguished by its folk-inspired sound and harmonious vocals.[3] To promote the album, they embarked on an international tour as the opening act for Randy Travis and made an appearance on Dolly Parton's variety program Dolly.[1]
In 1989, the group adopted the name Jennifer McCarter & the McCarters to emphasize Jennifer’s position as lead vocalist.[4] That same year, they received a nomination for Favorite Country New Artist at the American Music Awards. Their sophomore album, Better Be Home Soon (1990), included the top ten hit "Up and Gone", although later singles from the album did not achieve similar success.[2] Warner Records ended their contract with the trio in the early 1990s.[5]
Jennifer McCarter later released a single titled “Love Will” in 2012.[6]
Albums
| Year | Title | US Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Gift | 36 |
| 1990 | Better Be Home Soon (credited as Jennifer McCarter and The McCarters) |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | CAN Country | |||
| 1987 | "Timeless and True Love" | 5 | 6 | The Gift |
| 1988 | "The Gift" | 4 | 2 | |
| "I Give You Music" | 28 | 16 | ||
| 1989 | "Up and Gone" | 9 | 5 | Better Be Home Soon (credited as Jennifer McCarter and The McCarters) |
| "Quit While I'm Behind" | 26 | 28 | ||
| 1990 | "Better Be Home Soon" | 73 | 65 | |
| "Shot Full of Love" | 73 | 48 | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Nominee/Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | American Music Awards | Favorite Country New Artist | The McCarters | Template:Nom |
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