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- ↑ Kenny Hall. Retrieved from https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kenny-hall-mn0000710621/biography. Accessed November 16th, 2020
- ↑ Mark D. Moss. (2013). Mandolinist & Fiddler Kenny Hall Passes. Sing Out! Retrieved from https://singout.org/kenny-hall/. Accessed November 16th, 2020
- ↑ Vykki Mende Gray. (2013) KENNY HALL (OCTOBER 14, 1923 - SEPT. 18, 2013) JAMMING WITH THE ANGELS! FolkWorks. Retrieved from https://folkworks.org/features/passings/41952-obit-kenny-hall. Accessed November 16th, 2020