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Nat Reese was known for his unique stylings of what kind of music?
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Kenova's Michael W. Smith is one of the best-selling artists in this type of music.
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This country singer had hits such as "Giddyup Go," "Phantom 309," and "Teddy Bear."
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Which one of the following songs did Boone County native Billy Edd Wheeler NOT write or cowrite?
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This Huntington musician was one of the stars of the Harlem Renaissance, performing with the likes of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson.
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Which country singer from Bluefield had a hit with "Lovin' On Back Streets" in the 1970s?
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What was Kathy Mattea's first number one hit?
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What was Brad Paisley's first number one hit?
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Which Lincoln County native cofounded the band MC-5?
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What Wheeling native has won Grammy Awards for best folk (2006) and bluegrass (2014) albums?
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