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Which one of the following songs was supposedly inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson?
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The blind musician Ed Haley was best known for playing what instrument?
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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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This group had hits with "Build Your Treasures in Heaven" and "Moonlight on West Virginia."
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What's the nickname of the West Virginia University marching band?
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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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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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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Which country singer from Bluefield had a hit with "Lovin' On Back Streets" in the 1970s?
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What was Kathy Mattea's first number one hit?
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