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Who was the first native West Virginian elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame?
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These early country music stars from Kanawha County had hits such as Dust On the Bible" and "I Want to be Loved?"
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This Wheeling native played bass on Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys album.
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Clarksburg native Phyllis Curtin is best remembered for what style of music?
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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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This person was NOT an inaugural inductee into the West Virginia Hall of Fame in 2007.
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This country singer had hits such as "Giddyup Go," "Phantom 309," and "Teddy Bear."
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame pianist was originally from Jamaica, Queens, New York.
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Giving its first concert in 1929, this is the longest-running orchestra in West Virginia.
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What popular country music radio program aired for 10 years on Fairmont's WMMN?
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