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Who was the first native West Virginian elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame?
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This singer was known as "Charleston's First Lady of Jazz."
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What Putnam County traditional musician was known as the "Banjo Man from Turkey Creek?"
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South Charleston native Larry Combs is most associated with this instrument.
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Mannington's Russ Fluharty was a master at playing this 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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"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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Which one of the following songs did Boone County native Billy Edd Wheeler NOT write or cowrite?
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What country music singer was born Lois LaVerne Williamson?
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