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Who was the first native West Virginian elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame?
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This Wheeling native played bass on Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys album.
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Folklorist Pat Gainer founded this festival in 1950.
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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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Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard co-wrote this classic song.
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What college did jazz performer and composer Don Redman attend?
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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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Kenova's Michael W. Smith is one of the best-selling artists in this type of music.
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This country musician ran a store opposite Wheeling's Capitol Theatre, where he performed regularly.
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This Boone County crooner was known for offbeat songs such as "Chicken Walk."
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