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Quiz about 1980s Country Music
Quiz about 1980s Country Music

1980s Country Music Trivia Quiz


Answer these 1980s era country music questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by rynorem. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rynorem
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
118,433
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4158
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 142 (2/10), Guest 174 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" was a duet by David Frizzel and who? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "You act like you were just born tonight" is the first line in what Roseanne Cash song? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Bop" by Paul Overstreet was also a top ten Pop hit.


Question 4 of 10
4. Keith Whitley's first released album was... Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who recorded "Hell and High Water"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who had 80's hits with "On The Other Hand", "1982", and "Diggin' Up Bones"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "It's the third hardest thing I'll ever do, is leaving here without you" is the first line in what song? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What artist was named "Artist of The Decade" of the 80's? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who sang "All The Gold in California?" Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Bellamy Brothers are really cousins.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma" was a duet by David Frizzel and who?

Answer: Shelly West

2. "You act like you were just born tonight" is the first line in what Roseanne Cash song?

Answer: Seven Year Ache

Roseanne, the daughter of Johnny, was formally married to Rodney Crowell.
3. "Bop" by Paul Overstreet was also a top ten Pop hit.

Answer: false

Dan Seals recorded "Bop", which did cross over to the Pop charts.
4. Keith Whitley's first released album was...

Answer: Hard Act to Follow

It was his first studio LP, with only 6 cuts. Released in 1984, it will be two years until "L.A. to Miami" is released and "Miami My Amy" is played.
5. Who recorded "Hell and High Water"?

Answer: T. Graham Brown

Brown's biggest chart hit was "Darlene" until the album that "Hell and High Water" was on.
6. Who had 80's hits with "On The Other Hand", "1982", and "Diggin' Up Bones"?

Answer: Randy Travis

"On The Other Hand" was actually covered by Keith Whitley years before Travis but was never released.
7. "It's the third hardest thing I'll ever do, is leaving here without you" is the first line in what song?

Answer: Holding Her and Loving You

"Holding Her" was placed on the charts by Earl Thomas Conley.
8. What artist was named "Artist of The Decade" of the 80's?

Answer: Alabama

Alabama has more number one hits than any other band in country music.
9. Who sang "All The Gold in California?"

Answer: The Gatlin Brothers

Larry Gatlin and his brothers also had a variety show in the 80's.
10. The Bellamy Brothers are really cousins.

Answer: false

They are brothers.
Source: Author rynorem

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