The Carter Family auditioned for RCA Victor in Bristol.
On August 1, 1927, around 6:30 p.m., Sara Carter, with the Original Carter Family, auditioned for RCA Victor in Bristol, Tennessee. Their performance of "Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow" impressed talent scout Ralph Peer, marking a defining moment in their career. This event is often considered the "Big Bang" of modern country music, kickstarting their journey towards becoming icons in the genre.