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South Charleston native Larry Combs is most associated with this instrument.
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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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This country singer, who grew up in Hinton, had hits such as “Then and Only Then,” "Nobody but a Fool (Would Love You)," “The Hurtin’s All Over,” “Cincinnati, Ohio,” “and Just One Time."
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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This Tucker County native was known as "America's Polka King?"
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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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This Boone County crooner was known for offbeat songs such as "Chicken Walk."
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What Wheeling native has won Grammy Awards for best folk (2006) and bluegrass (2014) albums?
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What gospel group was founded in the West Virginia coalfields by Claude Jeter
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