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Curly Ray Cline played fiddle with this bluegrass band.
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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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"John Hardy" is a famous folk song about a hanging in what coalfield city.
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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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Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard co-wrote this classic song.
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Nat Reese was known for his unique stylings of what kind of music?
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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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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What West Virginian had a country hit with "Lonesome 7-7203?"
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This musician co-created and served as host of the Mountain Stage radio program for 38 years.
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