Inducted 2006

Born December 31, 1914, Rose Lola Carter Karnes was an original member of the Chuck Wagon Gang. She was known as Lola to her family and Rose to the singing world. As part of the Gang, Rose sang soprano and was instrumental in creating the trademark sound that delighted audiences around the world.

Rose was also part of the first Chuck Wagon Gang recording, made on November 25, 1936. Her last recording was on September 23, 1975. Rose sang full-time with the Chuck Wagon Gang for more than 50 years. Her last public appearance was at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in the early 1990s.

Rose passed away in her sleep at her home in Azle, TX, on May 13, 1997, following a light heart attack the previous weekend.