Background
Carrier, Joseph Aaron was born on March 22, 1919 in Edmondson County, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Ishmael and Harriet Ellen (Tunks) Carrier.
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Joseph Aaron Carrier
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Joseph Aaron Carrier, music publishing executive, musician. Named to Atlanta Country Music Hall of Honor and Fame. Served with United States Army, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member Country Music Association (life), National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (life), Atlanta Federation Musicians, Broadcast Music, Inc., Honorary Order Kentucky Colonels, Red Carpet Club (Nashville), September Days Club, Georgia Bulldog Club.
Education
Graduated from the high school, Brownsville, Kentucky.
Career
Musician, emcee, Station WSB, Atlanta
disc jockey, Station WSB, Atlanta
record promoter, Lowery Music Company, Inc., Atlanta
general manager, Bill Lowery Talent, Atlanta
general professional manager, The Lowery Group, Atlanta. Producer WSB Barn Dance. Performer with Georgia Jubilee, Dixie Farm and Home Hour, Barnyard Jamboree, Cracker Barrel Gang, with own band The Plantation Gang, also with Boots Woodall and the television Wranglers, Station WAGA-television, Atlanta.
Booking agent for Elvis Presley's 1st Atlanta appearance, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys' Atlanta show.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member Country Music Association (life), National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (life), Atlanta Federation Musicians, Broadcast Music, Inc., Honorary Order Kentucky Colonels, Red Carpet Club (Nashville), September Days Club, Georgia Bulldog Club.
Connections
Married Lillie Mae Perry, March 22. Children: William Edward, Dorothy Jo, Susan Debra.
