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South Charleston native Larry Combs is most associated with this instrument.
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Clarksburg native Phyllis Curtin is best remembered for what style of music?
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Which TV show did this Moundsville native NOT write the theme song for?
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Which one of the following instruments was Frank George NOT associated with?
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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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This musician won the banjo contest at the West Virginia State Folk Festival at age 67 in 1975.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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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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Which country singer from Bluefield had a hit with "Lovin' On Back Streets" in the 1970s?
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This duo began performing country music on radio when they were teenagers and later were regular on a Charleston TV show.
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