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Belgian immigrant Andre Van Damme created this Charleston institution.
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Cozy Records, one of the most successful companies of its kind in West Virginia, was located in this town.
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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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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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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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On May 1, 1940, the city of Wheeling hosted a special day honoring this opera singer, who was born there.
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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What popular country music radio program aired for 10 years on Fairmont's WMMN?
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Which country singer from Bluefield had a hit with "Lovin' On Back Streets" in the 1970s?
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What West Virginian had a country hit with "Lonesome 7-7203?"
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