This singer and songwriter was born in Wayne County grew up near St. Albans, learning as a teenager to play guitar. He first played music with family and friends and performed on local radio.

After moving to Cleveland, Browning formed a band and wrote songs, such as “Dark Hollow,” which became a big hit for several musicians and is still well known today.

After a car accident, Browning stopped touring, returned to West Virginia, and built a recording studio in Putnam County, and helped record many gospel and bluegrass artists. Though he died young, his song “Dark Hollow” is now considered legendary.