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South Charleston native Larry Combs is most associated with this instrument.
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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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This Mercer County native wrote the song "West Virginia, My Home."
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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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In 1927, this Logan Countian blues guitarist made one of the earliest known recordings of "John Henry."
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member was the half-sister of Bessie Smith, known as the "Empress of the Blues."
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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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Ida L. Reed of Barbour County was best known for writing this style of music.
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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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