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This singer and pianist earned the title "West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music."
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Clarksburg native Phyllis Curtin is best remembered for what style of music?
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In 1935, this opera singer became the first West Virginian to perform at the Met in New York City.
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In the 1930s and 1940s, this company's employees starred in their own national radio variety program.
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West Virginia Hall of Fame member Butch Miles was a master of what instrument?
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In 2011, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. received national acclaim after winning this TV contest.
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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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Keyser native Jack Rollins did NOT co-write which of these songs?
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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