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This singer and pianist earned the title "West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music."
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"John Hardy" is a famous folk song about a hanging in what coalfield city.
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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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In 1927, this Logan Countian blues guitarist made one of the earliest known recordings of "John Henry."
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This Webster County musician won the fiddle contest at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
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These brothers' Clay County festival became a pattern for the Vandalia Gathering and other old-time music festivals.
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This Summers County songwriter recorded one of the earliest known songs about the Monongah Mine Disaster.
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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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What was Kathy Mattea's first number one hit?
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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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