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These early country music stars from Kanawha County had hits such as Dust On the Bible" and "I Want to be Loved?"
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Belgian immigrant Andre Van Damme created this Charleston institution.
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In what city was country music star Hank Williams found dead on New Year's Day 1953?
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In 1935, this opera singer became the first West Virginian to perform at the Met in New York City.
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In 2011, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. received national acclaim after winning this TV contest.
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Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard co-wrote this classic song.
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This country singer had hits such as "Giddyup Go," "Phantom 309," and "Teddy Bear."
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On May 1, 1940, the city of Wheeling hosted a special day honoring this opera singer, who was born there.
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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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Giving its first concert in 1929, this is the longest-running orchestra in West Virginia.
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