1. Beginning in the late 1950's, (female) Country and Western music was closely identified with Patsy Cline. Around the same time, another singer was slowly emerging into the spotlight. In which U.S. state was Skeeter Davis born? Tennessee Kentucky Georgia Virginia

2. In 1947, Skeeter and her family moved to another part of the state. There, she met Betty Jack Davis in high school and together they sang and billed themselves as 'The Davis Sisters'. What eventually broke up the singing duo? Children A car accident Solo careers Retirement

3. In 1958, after years of indecision and sadness, Skeeter signed up with RCA Records and began working with (record producer and guitarist) Chet Atkins. In 1959, she became the very first female Country singer ever to be nominated for a Grammy award. Which of her hits was the nomination for? Set Him Free Am I That Easy to Forget Lost to a Geisha Girl Homebreaker

4. From 1960-1962, Skeeter Davis scored with hit after hit on the Country Music charts. One hit came about when Skeeter put words to a popular instrumental (piano) tune by Floyd Cramer. Which song was it? I Can't Help You, I'm Falling Too Optimistic My Last Date with You Where I Ought to Be

5. 1963 saw Skeeter Davis record what was to become her greatest and most popular hit. Considered her signature song, it reached no.2 on both the 'Country' and 'Pop' charts, no.1 on the 'Adult Contemporary', and no.4 on the 'Rhythm & Blues' chart, making it historically the ONLY SONG EVER to hit the top ten on all four Billboard Singles charts simultaneously. Which song was it? I'm Saving My Love I Can't Stay Mad at You The End of the World Something Precious

6. From her peak (in 1963) to the end of the 1970's, Skeeter Davis had a mixture of hits and misses. In 1964-5, She had hits with "Gonna Get Along Without You Now", "He Says the Same Things to Me", and a duet, "A Dear John Letter". With whom did she collaborate with on "A Dear John Letter"? Hank Williams Tennessee Ernie Ford Chet Atkins Bobby Bare

7. From 1965-70, Skeeter would record only four more hits that made the 'Country Top 20', none of which crossed over to the 'Pop' charts. Which song reached no.9 on the 'Country' chart in 1970? There's a Fool Born Every Minute What Does it Take I'm a Lover, Not a Fighter Fuel to the Flame

8. In 1971, Skeeter Davis recorded the autobiographical tune "Bus Fare to Kentucky", which reached no.21 on the 'Country' chart. Of the last four singles that she recorded (between 1973-6), this aptly titled tune reached no.12, making it officially Skeeter's last 'Top 20' hit. Which song was it? Don't Forget To Remember I Can't Believe That It's All Over One More Time I Love Us

9. For most of the 1960's, Skeeter Davis charted 38 'Country' hits, 13 of which crossed over onto the 'Pop' chart. She singlehandedly made 'Country' music acceptable to mainstream tastes. In 1973, however, she was suspended by the Grand Ole Opry. Why? She became an alcoholic She refused to sing on weekends She criticized Nashville police for arresting street evangelists She made insulting comments about Chet Atkins

10. Skeeter Davis never did have children. However, in 1998 she co-authored a children's book (with Cathie Pelletier) based on her childhood. What was the book's title? The Christmas Note Peace in the Valley My Old Kentucky Home Always True