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Belgian immigrant Andre Van Damme created this Charleston institution.
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"John Hardy" is a famous folk song about a hanging in what coalfield city.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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This country singer, who grew up in Hinton, had hits such as “Then and Only Then,” "Nobody but a Fool (Would Love You)," “The Hurtin’s All Over,” “Cincinnati, Ohio,” “and Just One Time."
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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This Braxton County fiddler was the first West Virginian to be named a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow.
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This Tucker County native was known as "America's Polka King?"
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Who broke Connie Smith's 50-year run for most consecutive weeks with a country song at number one on the charts?
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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member started a degree program in bluegrass at Glenville State.
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