The song "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio is a story song based on true events. The song broke the barrier of folk music being for oldies and became popular among America's youth, so much so that it won a Grammy Award in 1957.

In this version of "Tom Dooley," for what crime is Tom Dooley sentenced to die?

A. Murder
B. Robbery
C. Treason
D. Kidnapping

The song "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio is about Tom Dooley, who is sentenced to die for the crime of murder, telling a tale of love, betrayal, and justice. so the correct option is a) Murder.

Explanation:

The song "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio is a narrative based on the true events surrounding the life and death of Tom Dula (pronounced Dooley). In this folk ballad, Tom Dooley is sentenced to die for the crime of murder. The song became an iconic piece of American folk music history and crossed barriers, making folk music popular among the youth and winning a Grammy Award in 1957. The song tells the story of Tom's lament and impending execution for the murder of his lover, Laura Foster, making it a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and justice in the post-Civil War American South.