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Which one of the following songs was supposedly inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson?
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This singer and pianist earned the title "West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music."
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The blind musician Ed Haley was best known for playing what instrument?
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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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In 1966, this Kanawha County fiddler performed on the Grand Ole Opry, The Today Show, and at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival.
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What's the nickname of the West Virginia University marching band?
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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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Kenova's Michael W. Smith is one of the best-selling artists in this type of music.
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What popular country music radio program aired for 10 years on Fairmont's WMMN?
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