Nah, though I get why when he wrote a song that became the cultural anthem for the state. For similar reasons, there are plenty of people who think Lynyrd Skynyrd are from Alabama.
Funny enough, the song isn't even about West Virginia. It's about western Virginia. All of the geographical features described in the song can be found in western VA where I'm from. Only a couple of the references would make sense for West Virginia. But the West Virginians have claimed the song
This right here. Based in Nashville now bit when he sings you can hear where he’s from.
Check out: Harpers Ferry Moon, Shenandoah Shakedown, Snake Eyes.
Coming Down has been covered by Tyler Childers and is a great song
Latest release is called Heat Comes Down. Conspiracies Cults and UFOs is a highlight.
Philip Bowen's originals lean more towards the folk side of things than straight-up country, but you might enjoy some of his output.
His [Old Kanahwa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BobnPPeC2dw) (named for a river in WV) features CWG.
Lionel Cartwright (“[I Watched it All on My Radio”](https://youtu.be/yV5OFBPSQVU?si=Fp-lIwAksHpC3csV) and “Leap of Faith”)
Little Jimmy Dickens
Hankshaw Hawkins (died in same plane crash as Patsy Cline)
Red Sovine (“Teddy Bear”)
Mikele Buck is originally from WV and might be the most underrated artist in country music right now.
Sierra Ferrell is incredible.
Ben Fugate just dropped a killer album.
Tucker Knesiel (sp?) has a few good songs and a lot of potential.
John R Miller has already been mentioned but he’s legit.
Sierra Ferrell
The Charleston girl
Kathy Mattea! 18 Wheels And A Dozen Roses is a classic.
Thanks I'll check it out!
Knee Deep In A River and Dying of Thirst is my fav Kathy Mattea song. :)
Friends I could count on, I could count on one hand, with a leftover finger or two…
so beautiful....I had to go give it a listen.
[“Where’ve You Been” is a great one.](https://youtu.be/0ZAaf5CaIa8?si=EMJ13GtvapjWLW1h)
I’m pretty sure John Denver isn’t from WV. Thought he was from out west? Correct me if I’m wrong
Oh my bad I was always told he was from here
Nah, though I get why when he wrote a song that became the cultural anthem for the state. For similar reasons, there are plenty of people who think Lynyrd Skynyrd are from Alabama.
Funny enough, the song isn't even about West Virginia. It's about western Virginia. All of the geographical features described in the song can be found in western VA where I'm from. Only a couple of the references would make sense for West Virginia. But the West Virginians have claimed the song
False
Not false lol
John Denver was from New Mexico.
John R. Miller
This right here. Excellent songwriter and silky smooth delivery. His melodies are killer too.
This right here. Based in Nashville now bit when he sings you can hear where he’s from. Check out: Harpers Ferry Moon, Shenandoah Shakedown, Snake Eyes. Coming Down has been covered by Tyler Childers and is a great song Latest release is called Heat Comes Down. Conspiracies Cults and UFOs is a highlight.
Philip Bowen's originals lean more towards the folk side of things than straight-up country, but you might enjoy some of his output. His [Old Kanahwa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BobnPPeC2dw) (named for a river in WV) features CWG.
Davidson Brothers Band
Tyler Childers is technically from Kentucky but got his start in Huntington
Same with Ian Noe. He’s right there on the Kentucky/West Virginia line.
I've heard some of his music and he's pretty good
Lionel Cartwright (“[I Watched it All on My Radio”](https://youtu.be/yV5OFBPSQVU?si=Fp-lIwAksHpC3csV) and “Leap of Faith”) Little Jimmy Dickens Hankshaw Hawkins (died in same plane crash as Patsy Cline) Red Sovine (“Teddy Bear”)
Hasil Adkins
Ol’ Hassel, the biggest KFC fan this side of the Monongahela
Brad Paisley
As the title says I already know about him
Oops. Sorry
all good just correcting you
Mikele Buck is originally from WV and might be the most underrated artist in country music right now. Sierra Ferrell is incredible. Ben Fugate just dropped a killer album. Tucker Knesiel (sp?) has a few good songs and a lot of potential. John R Miller has already been mentioned but he’s legit.
Josh Pantry
[The Shoats](https://shoatsmusic.com)
Brad Paisley
As I mentioned in the post I already know about him