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What Putnam County traditional musician was known as the "Banjo Man from Turkey Creek?"
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Which one of the following instruments was Frank George NOT associated with?
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This band is largely credited with popularizing bluegrass music in both Boston and Japan.
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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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At age 91, Randolph County's Woody Simmons won the over-60 banjo contest at what festival?
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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Who broke Connie Smith's 50-year run for most consecutive weeks with a country song at number one on the charts?
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What West Virginian had a country hit with "Lonesome 7-7203?"
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This fiddler from Elizabeth won the 1998 Vandalia Award.
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This Clarksburg native's "Simpson Creek" is considered one of the earliest environmentalist songs.
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