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This Wheeling native was one of the most highly regarded saxophonists of the jazz era.
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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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Folklorist Pat Gainer founded this festival in 1950.
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Roane County's Squire Parsons Jr. wrote this contemporary gospel classic.
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Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard co-wrote this classic song.
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What West Virginian had a country hit with "Lonesome 7-7203?"
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This Boone County crooner was known for offbeat songs such as "Chicken Walk."
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This Mercer County native was the first bluegrass musician to appear on the cover of Smithsonian Magazine.
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This musician went by the nickname "Piano Man."
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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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