Questions and Answers
Who was Tom T. Hall?
A singer-songwriter known for telling stories in his songs.
Who originally recorded 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia'?
Vicki Lawrence
What is the name of Jimmy Dean's hit song about a miner?
Big Bad John
Who had a hit with the song 'One Piece at a Time' in 1976?
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What was the first number one hit for Montgomery Gentry?
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What other cowboy singer released 'Amarillo by Morning' before George Strait?
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Which female artist had a hit with the song 'Baby Baby' in 1991?
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What male country artist had the hit 'Some Beach' in 2004?
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What is one of Tim McGraw's most famous songs?
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What group was the only one to take their first single to #1 on the Billboard US Country Chart?
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In George Strait's 'Ocean Front Property', where does he say he has some ocean front property?
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Who is known as the 'father' of the bluegrass sound?
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What is the real name of country star Conway Twitty?
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Which country couple is featured dancing in Garth Brooks' 'The Dance' video?
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What group won the ACM artist of the decade for the 1980s?
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Name the song that starts with 'He thinks I'm pretty, he thinks I'm smart...'.
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Which city is home to country music?
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What Canadian country singer was sometimes called 'The Yodeling Ranger'?
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Who had the hit 'Before The Next Teardrop Falls' in 1975?
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'I stopped to see a weeping willow Cryin' on his pillow Maybe he's crying for me And as the skies turn gloomy Night winds whisper to me I'm lonesome as I can be I go out walkin'...' of the song.
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Study Notes
Tom T. Hall
- Singer-songwriter known for storytelling in his songs.
- His backup band was named "The Storytellers."
Vicki Lawrence
- Original singer of "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia."
- Starred alongside a famous redhead comedian on a sketch show.
Big Bad John
- Jimmy Dean's crossover hit from 1961 about a miner.
- Inspired two sequels that did not achieve the same popularity.
Johnny Cash
- Told the story of stealing a car from an assembly line in "One Piece at a Time."
- Had a hit with this song in 1976.
If You Ever Stop Loving Me
- Montgomery Gentry's very first number one hit, according to "American Country Countdown."
Chris Ledoux
- Released "Amarillo by Morning" before George Strait's famous rendition.
Amy Grant
- Achieved fame with the hit song "Baby Baby" in 1991.
Blake Shelton
- Known for the hit "Some Beach" in 2004.
Tim McGraw
- Notable Country star with the popular song "Live Like You Were Dying."
Diamond Rio
- The only group to take their first single to #1 on the Billboard US Country Chart.
Arizona
- Location mentioned by George Strait in "Ocean Front Property" as having oceanfront property.
Bill Monroe
- Recognized as the 'father' of the bluegrass sound with his Blue Grass Boys.
Conway Twitty
- Real name is Harold Lloyd Jenkins, a renowned country star.
Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley
- This couple is featured dancing in Garth Brooks' 'The Dance' music video.
Alabama
- Group that won the ACM Artist of the Decade award for the 1980s.
My Baby Loves Me
- Lyric snippet: "He thinks I'm pretty, he thinks I'm smart..."
Nashville, TN
- Considered the home of country music.
Hank Snow
- Canadian country singer known as "The Yodeling Ranger."
- Famous for hits like "Hello Love" in 1974.
Freddy Fender
- Achieved great success with "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" in 1975.
- Song featured transitions between English and Spanish.
After Midnight
- Begins with imagery of a weeping willow and evokes feelings of loneliness.
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Test your knowledge of iconic country music artists and their contributions to the genre. From story-singing legends to original song performers, explore the rich history and famous figures in country music. Perfect for fans and trivia enthusiasts alike!
