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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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South Charleston native Larry Combs is most associated with this instrument.
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In 1935, this opera singer became the first West Virginian to perform at the Met in New York City.
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Folklorist Pat Gainer founded this festival in 1950.
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The only 52 known recordings by fiddler Edden Hammons were made here.
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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 Summers County songwriter recorded one of the earliest known songs about the Monongah Mine Disaster.
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This Tucker County native was known as "America's Polka King?"
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This Mercer County native was the first bluegrass musician to appear on the cover of Smithsonian Magazine.
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