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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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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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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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West Virginia Hall of Fame member Butch Miles was a master of what instrument?
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This Tucker County native was known as "America's Polka King?"
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Logan County native Jim Foglesong was known primarily as a producer of what type of music?
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This Boone County crooner was known for offbeat songs such as "Chicken Walk."
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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member started a degree program in bluegrass at Glenville State.
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