Forgotten Quote by Jerry West

Deep down, I'm just a West Virginia hillbilly.

— Brad Paisley

I was born here in West Virginia, though I spent a little time in North Carolina when my step-dad got laid off from the…

— Paula Jean Swearengin

I'm a native West Virginian and I've been called everything from a hillbilly to a stump jumper. I'm always proud of it; I'm very…

— John Raese

I'm still true to my Southern roots.

— Randy Jackson

I have deep family roots in Western Kentucky.

— Andy Beshear

As those who have spent time in West Virginia know, this is truly a special place.

— Oliver Luck

I was born out west but later on I migrated to the east side of Chicago. That's where my roots are at. I've been…

— King Louie

I am very proud of the critical role West Virginians play in providing energy to our nation.

— Joe Manchin

Growing up in Virginia, I was surrounded by two different cultures.

— Vidya Vox

I grew up up and down the East Coast mostly. I went to high school in Reston, Virginia.

— Mikie Sherrill

I'd lived in West Virginia on and off for four to five years growing up. I'm familiar with Bible Belt, with Appalachia, 'Hillbilly Elegy.'

— Antoni Porowski

Up men to your posts! Don't forget today that you are from old Virginia.

— George Pickett