Salt Shaker Press: The Singers From Valley Head

Valley Head is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 219, 12 miles (19 km) south-southwest of Huttonsville. Valley Head has a post office with ZIP code 26294. As of the 2010 census, its population was 267.

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Jesus, tired and beaten, is forced to carry his cross up Calvary Hill.

Jesus carrying the cross up Calvary Hill

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As he walks, he is jeered by the crowd, who mockingly call him "King of the Jews."

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Jesus falls under the weight of the cross several times, but he is helped up by Simon of Cyrene, who is forced to carry the cross for him.

When they reach the top of the hill, Jesus is naked and nailed to the cross.

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He hangs there in agony for three hours, until he finally gives up his ghost.

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Jesus' death is a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. Through his death, we are offered the opportunity to be forgiven and to have eternal life with God.

Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper were a husband-and-wife country music duo who were popular in the 1950s and 1960s. They were known for their traditional country sound and their close harmony vocals.

Wilma Lee Cooper was born Wilma Leigh Leary in Valley Head, West Virginia, on February 7, 1921. She began singing at a young age and performed with her family, the Leary Family Singers. Stoney Cooper was born Dale Troy Cooper in Elkins, West Virginia, on October 16, 1918. He began playing the fiddle at a young age and was also a talented singer.

The Coopers met in the late 1930s and were married in 1941. They began performing together as a duo in the early 1940s and quickly gained a following in their home state of West Virginia. In 1947, they signed with Columbia Records and released their debut album, "Walking My Lord Up Calvary's Hill."

The Coopers' big break came in 1950 when they were invited to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. They became regular performers on the show and remained popular with audiences for over two decades. They also appeared on other popular country music shows, such as the Wheeling Jamboree and the Bob Hope Show.

The Coopers recorded over 20 albums and had several hit singles, including "Big Midnight Special," "There's a Big Wheel," and "Cheated Too." They were known for their lively stage shows and their close harmony vocals.

Stoney Cooper died in 1977, but Wilma Lee Cooper continued to perform for many years. She retired from music in 2001. She died in 2011 at the age of 89.

Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. They are considered to be one of the most influential duos in country music history.

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