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Ralph Stanley (left) and his brother Carter (right) appearing as the Stanley Brothers.

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Also Known As	Ralph Edmond Stanley
Born	February 25, 1927 • Virginia
Died	June 23, 2016 (aged 89) • Virginia
Awards And Honors	National Medal of Arts (2006) • Grammy Award (2001)

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