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Which TV show did this Moundsville native NOT write the theme song for?
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In what city was country music star Hank Williams found dead on New Year's Day 1953?
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West Virginia Hall of Fame member Butch Miles was a master of what instrument?
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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard co-wrote this classic song.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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At age 91, Randolph County's Woody Simmons won the over-60 banjo contest at what festival?
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Which one of the following songs did Boone County native Billy Edd Wheeler NOT write or cowrite?
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Logan County native Jim Foglesong was known primarily as a producer of what type of music?
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What Fayette County native is best known for his country and gospel duets with Eleanora Niera (maiden name)?
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