Oby Edgar "Buddy" Starcher (March 16, 1906 – November 2, 2001) was an influential American country musician, singer, songwriter, and television personality. Born in Jackson County, West Virginia, Starcher spent his early years on a farm in Nicholas County, where he developed his musical skills, initially on the banjo before becoming a proficient guitarist. Influenced by artists like Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family, he began performing in his teens and was one of the first hillbilly artists to appear on radio in Baltimore in 1928.

Starcher's career spanned several decades, during which he recorded over 100 songs. His notable hits include "I'll Still Write Your Name in the Sand," a bluegrass standard that reached No. 8 on the country charts in 1949, and "History Repeats Itself," a 1966 hit that drew parallels between the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy. The latter reached No. 2 on the country charts and No. 39 on the pop charts.

In addition to his recording career, Starcher hosted his own television show on WCHS-TV in Charleston from 1960 to 1966, which often featured his wife, Mary Ann Vasas, a fellow musician. He also managed radio stations later in his career, known for reviving struggling stations.

Starcher's contributions to country music were recognized with his induction into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He passed away at the age of 95 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.