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Who was the first native West Virginian elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame?
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What country music star began his career in the C-Notes band?
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These early country music stars from Kanawha County had hits such as Dust On the Bible" and "I Want to be Loved?"
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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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Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard co-wrote this classic song.
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This country singer had hits such as "Giddyup Go," "Phantom 309," and "Teddy Bear."
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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This Braxton County fiddler was the first West Virginian to be named a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow.
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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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