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Which one of the following songs was supposedly inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson?
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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 singer and pianist earned the title "West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music."
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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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This Raleigh County native's biggest hit was "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose."
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"Walk the Way the Wind Blows" was the first major hit for this native West Virginian.
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member was the half-sister of Bessie Smith, known as the "Empress of the Blues."
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This Summers County songwriter recorded one of the earliest known songs about the Monongah Mine Disaster.
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"Salt Pork, West Virginia" tells the story of musician Louis Jordan's arrest in this city.
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Ida L. Reed of Barbour County was best known for writing this style of music.
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