The Year in Country Music: 1991

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1. Ranked number twenty three on CMT’s list of the Greatest Women of Country Music and known for as “Lady Airbrush” because of her revealing Bob Mackie outfits, this country music legend died on September 4, 1991. Who am I talking about? Answer: (First and last name)

2. In 1991, Kenny Rogers started a chain of restaurants. What were they called? The Chicken Roaster Kenny Rogers Roasters Tennessee Fried Chicken Chicks and Ribs

3. Tragedy struck this country superstar on March 16 1991. Nine members of her music world were killed in a plane crash in California. Who am I talking about? Answer: (First and last name)

4. A brand new show featuring Country Music stars debuted in November 1991 and lasted one season. Can you remember the name of this short lived series? Nashville Nights Live at the Ryman Country Music Showcase Hot Country Nights

5. His was the first album to ever debut at the top of the Country Charts as well as the U.S. Pop Charts. Do you know the name of this Garth Brooks album? Sevens No Fences Ropin’ the Wind Beyond the Season

6. After selling more than twenty million albums in her career, she announced her retirement from Country Music in 1991. The ‘Farewell’ was one of the top grossing tours of all time. Who is she? Answer: (First and last name)

7. They were the first country music group to have their first single hit number one. Who are they? Shenandoah Diamond Rio Lonestar The Kentucky Headhunters

8. This song stayed number one longer than any other song in 1991 and was named Song of the Year by Billboard. It was Alan Jackson’s second number one song. Can you remember the name of it? Don’t Rock the Jukebox Chasin that Neon Rainbow I’d Love you All Over Again Someday

9. Three other country acts had their very first number one singles hit the top spot on Country Billboard. Who are they? Ricky Van Shelton, Kathy Mattea, and Travis Tritt Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn, and Mark Chesnutt Travis Tritt, Doug Stone, and Trisha Yearwood Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, and Little Texas

10. He was the Country Music Association's Horizon Award winner in 1991 and he had one number one song titled, "Anymore", the same year. Who is he? Alan Jackson Travis Tritt Joe Diffie Mark Chesnutt