Jimmy Carter corralled music in his run for president
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Jimmy Carter's love of music attracted the rock 'n roll crowd, who supported his politics.

From the Atlanta Journal Constitution News:

Jan. 19, 1977 - President-elect Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn say hello to an old friend at Gala. Rock musician Gregg Allman was one of the performers at the Kennedy Center show. (AP) 1977