Carlene Carter

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Carlene Carter
Carlene Carter performing live inside the Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa, in September 2016
Background information
Birth name	Rebecca Carlene Smith
Born	(1955-09-26) September 26, 1955 (age 68) Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country, Americana
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1978–present
Labels	Reprise, Giant, House of Cash

Carlene Carter (born Rebecca Carlene Smith; September 26, 1955) is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter Cash and her first husband, Carl Smith.

As of 2020, since 1978, Carter has recorded 12 albums, primarily on major labels. In the same timespan, she has released more than 20 singles, including three number three-peaking hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.