ArtistInfo

Hattie Stoneman

1893-1968 US, Carroll County, Virginia
Musician of Country
A.k.a. Harriet "Hattie" Frost Stoneman

(1900 - 1976) American country musician also known as 'Mom' Stoneman, as a member of the famous musical group, The Stonemans (The Stoneman Family), which also included her husband, Ernest Stoneman and 6 of her 14 children. The family of musicians became one of the most famous family bands after their already famous mother and father joined the act. Originally known as The Blue Grass Champs, they got their start by winning the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts in the 1950s. They later went on to more popularity when they went to Washington, D.C. and played in that area for awhile. After their father joined them the family went onto numerous television appearances including making their debut on the Grand Ole Opry in 1962. Brother Bolen Frost and (his twin) sister Irma Frost also recorded with Hattie's husband Ernest.

Genres

• Country
• World
• Folk

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