The Coon Creek Girls
Band · Active 1938–1957
Old-Time (Traditional)
The Coon Creek Girls were an American all-woman string band of the 1930s and 1940s.
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- Were assembled by the radio promoter John Lair and based at the Renfro Valley Barn Dance in Kentucky.
- Were led by the banjo player and singer Lily May Ledford.
- Performed at the White House in 1939 for President Roosevelt and the visiting King and Queen of England.
- Were among the first all-female string bands to gain a wide radio audience.
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Single (Banjo Pickin’ Girl / The Soldier and the Lady)1938 · Conqueror
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Evelyn LangePlayed on recording with The Coon Creek Girls
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Lily May LedfordPlayed on recording with The Coon Creek Girls
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Rosie LedfordPlayed on recording with The Coon Creek Girls
