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Who was the first native West Virginian elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame?
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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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Mannington's Russ Fluharty was a master at playing this instrument.
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Nat Reese was known for his unique stylings of what kind of music?
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Keyser native Jack Rollins did NOT co-write which of these songs?
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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What popular country music radio program aired for 10 years on Fairmont's WMMN?
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This Huntington musician was one of the stars of the Harlem Renaissance, performing with the likes of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson.
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What famous country music star was born in Bolt (Raleigh County)?
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