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Which one of the following songs was supposedly inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson?
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The blind musician Ed Haley was best known for playing what instrument?
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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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"Walk the Way the Wind Blows" was the first major hit for this native West Virginian.
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This group had hits with "Build Your Treasures in Heaven" and "Moonlight on West Virginia."
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Roane County's Squire Parsons Jr. wrote this contemporary gospel classic.
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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This country musician ran a store opposite Wheeling's Capitol Theatre, where he performed regularly.
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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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This Mingo Countian was the first West Virginian to be honored with a National Heritage Fellowship.
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