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Cozy Records, one of the most successful companies of its kind in West Virginia, was located in this town.
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What Huntington native died in the same plane crash that killed country music legend Patsy Cline?
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During his career, this South Charleston instrument maker made made 86 violins, 14 violas, 65 cellos, one double bass, and six bows.
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In 1966, this Kanawha County fiddler performed on the Grand Ole Opry, The Today Show, and at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival.
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This fiddler was named a 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow, one of the highest national awards in the arts.
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This group had hits with "Build Your Treasures in Heaven" and "Moonlight on West Virginia."
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Roane County's Squire Parsons Jr. wrote this contemporary gospel classic.
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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What famous country music star was born in Bolt (Raleigh County)?
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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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