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Quiz about Classic Country
Quiz about Classic Country

25 Questions about Classic Country | Music


A potpourri of classic country history, people, places and events.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sprink1234. Estimated time: 9 mins.
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Author
Sprink1234
Time
9 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
21,182
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
12 / 25
Plays
6217
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 25
1. What year did CMT (Country Music Television) debut in the United States? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Country musician Louis Marshall Jones was a regular on the variety show 'Hee Haw'. What was his nickname?

Answer: (One or Two Words)
Question 3 of 25
3. What Honky Tonk style singer recorded hits including 'Always Late' and 'Falling'? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. From 1943 to 1974, the Grand Ole Opry was located in what building? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. The Country and Western Music Academy (later called The Academy of Country Music)presented its first awards in 1965. What performer, who later won the first Entertainer of the Year award in 1970, took the honor of Most Promising New Male Artist (now called Top New Male Vocalist)? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. When Hank Williams, Sr. failed to show up for a guest spot on a radio show, this announcer filled in for him and was heard by the owner of a record company, who signed him. Who is this legendary singer whose hits include 'Welcome to My World'? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Who is known as 'The Father of Country Music'? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Which CMA award category, along with the Horizon Award, never had an artist win more than once in the twentieth century? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Which singing cowboy has more total film credits? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Who is known as 'The Voice'? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell were at one time both sons-in-law of what legendary female country artist? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Though this 'Tennessean' has recorded albums as a singer, he is probably better known for his songwriting which includes the unofficial anthem of outlaw country, 'Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys'. Who is this singer-songwriter? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. What musician, whose hits include 'Wabash Cannonball' and 'Tied Down', made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 1938? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. What artist formed 'Lonesome Mountain Boys' with high school friend Ricky Skaggs before later pursuing a solo career and releasing his first album 'Hard Act to Follow' in 1984? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Which of the following artists was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. This female singer was a third generation rodeo brat from Chockie, Oklahoma and was discovered while singing the national anthem at the 1974 National Rodeo Finals and was signed by Mercury Records. Who is she? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. What album was the first certified platinum record in country music history? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Before becoming a successful singer-songwriter, what artist was a noted sculpter, house builder and was also a World Champion Bareback Rider? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. What host and producer of a weekly syndicated radio program that counts down the top 40 country songs is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Country Music? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Public acceptance from Willie Nelson brought wider acceptance for this performer from country music fans. His first performance at the Opry came 42 years after DeFord Bailey became the first black entertainer to appear at the Opry.

Answer: (will accept first and last name or last name only)
Question 21 of 25
21. What country group, formed in 1969 as Young Country, change it's name to Wild Country before later achieving stardom with another name? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. What event, held in June 1974, was highlighted by an unexpected visit from former Beatle, and country music fan, Paul McCartney? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Which of these stars (as of 2000) is (was) not both a Grand Ole Opry performer AND a Country Music Hall of Fame member? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs once played for what bluegrass legend?

Answer: (will accept first and last name or last name only)
Question 25 of 25
25. Who was known as the 'Rubber Duck' in the movie 'Convoy'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year did CMT (Country Music Television) debut in the United States?

Answer: 1983

CMT went on the air on March 6, 1983 in the United States. CMT went on air on October 31, 1986 in Canada. Currently, CMT has over 49 million subscribers.
2. Country musician Louis Marshall Jones was a regular on the variety show 'Hee Haw'. What was his nickname?

Answer: Grandpa

At the old age of 22 he took on the name of Grandpa at the urging of his co-performer Bradley Kincaid. He was given this name by Bradley because of his pipey high and flinty sounding voice. Later he started dressing in the 'Grandpa' persona.
3. What Honky Tonk style singer recorded hits including 'Always Late' and 'Falling'?

Answer: Lefty Frizzell

Born William Orville Frizzell, the name 'Lefty' was pinned on him when he disposed of several opponents with his left hook during an unsuccessful attempt at a boxing career.
4. From 1943 to 1974, the Grand Ole Opry was located in what building?

Answer: Ryman Auditorium

The Opry was moved in 1974 to a multi-million dollar complex just outside Nashville. To many country music enthusiasts, the Ryman Auditorium is the Mother Church of Country Music.
5. The Country and Western Music Academy (later called The Academy of Country Music)presented its first awards in 1965. What performer, who later won the first Entertainer of the Year award in 1970, took the honor of Most Promising New Male Artist (now called Top New Male Vocalist)?

Answer: Merle Haggard

Other winners in 1965: Kaye Adams won Most Promising New Female {Artist;} Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens won Top Vocal {Duo;} Bonnie Owens won Top Female {Vocalist;} Buck Owens won Top Male Vocalist.
6. When Hank Williams, Sr. failed to show up for a guest spot on a radio show, this announcer filled in for him and was heard by the owner of a record company, who signed him. Who is this legendary singer whose hits include 'Welcome to My World'?

Answer: Jim Reeves

Jim Reeves was killed in a plane crash just outside of Nashville in 1964.
7. Who is known as 'The Father of Country Music'?

Answer: Jimmie Rodgers

Jimmie Rodgers began performing in 1925 and along with the Carter Family is considered by many to have pioneered country music. Though Rodgers never played on any major radio show or the Grand Ole Opry before his death, he, Fred Rose and Hank Williams were the first to be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961.
8. Which CMA award category, along with the Horizon Award, never had an artist win more than once in the twentieth century?

Answer: Single of the Year

In 2000, Ronnie Milsap led Album of the Year with 4; Vince Gill led Song of the Year with 4; Hank Williams, Jr. led Music Video of the Year with 3.

LeAnn Womack won CMA Single of the Year twice, but not in the twentieth century: her wins were in 2000 ("I Hope You Dance") and in 2005 ("I May Hate Myself in the Morning").
9. Which singing cowboy has more total film credits?

Answer: Gene Autry

Autry has 104 acting credits plus 18 composing credits and 5 producing credits. Roy Rogers is close with 116 acting credits but only 1 composing credits. Tex Ritter has 71 acting and 6 composing credits. Marty Robbins has only 11 acting and 1 composing.
10. Who is known as 'The Voice'?

Answer: Vern Gosdin

In the world of country music there is only one Man in Black, only one Coal Miner's Daughter, only one Bocephus and only one star called The Voice.
11. Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell were at one time both sons-in-law of what legendary female country artist?

Answer: June Carter Cash

Marty was married to Johnny's daughter Cindy. Rodney Crowell was married to Rosanne Cash.
12. Though this 'Tennessean' has recorded albums as a singer, he is probably better known for his songwriting which includes the unofficial anthem of outlaw country, 'Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys'. Who is this singer-songwriter?

Answer: Ed Bruce

Bruce only had one number 1 hit as a singer with 'You're the Best Break this Old Heart Ever Had'. Other hits include 'After All', 'The Last Cowboy Song', and 'My First Taste of Texas'. Bruce wrote songs recorded by many others, including 'Last Train to Clarksville' by the Monkees, and 'Restless' by Crystal Gayle.
13. What musician, whose hits include 'Wabash Cannonball' and 'Tied Down', made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 1938?

Answer: Roy Acuff

'The King of Country'
14. What artist formed 'Lonesome Mountain Boys' with high school friend Ricky Skaggs before later pursuing a solo career and releasing his first album 'Hard Act to Follow' in 1984?

Answer: Keith Whitley

Both Keith and Ricky joined up with the Clinch Mountain Boys for two years, recording a total of seven albums, including 1971's 'Crying from the Cross' which was named the Bluegrass Album of the Year.
15. Which of the following artists was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000?

Answer: Faron Young

Charley Pride and Faron Young were the 2000 {inductees;} Willie Nelson was inducted in {1993;} Merle Haggard was inducted in {1994;} Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty and Johnny Bond were the 1999 inductees.
16. This female singer was a third generation rodeo brat from Chockie, Oklahoma and was discovered while singing the national anthem at the 1974 National Rodeo Finals and was signed by Mercury Records. Who is she?

Answer: Reba McEntire

Impressed by her performance, country music star Red Steagall helped McEntire record a demo tape, which led to a contract with Mercury Records. Known to country music enthusiasts as Reba, she has sold over 40 million records... and counting.
17. What album was the first certified platinum record in country music history?

Answer: Wanted: The Outlaws (Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Tompall Glaser, Jessi Colter)

18. Before becoming a successful singer-songwriter, what artist was a noted sculpter, house builder and was also a World Champion Bareback Rider?

Answer: Chris LeDoux

Though LeDoux had some success in the 1980s, it was long-time friend Garth Brooks that helped popularize him by mentioning his name in Garth's 1989 hit 'I'm Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old).'
19. What host and producer of a weekly syndicated radio program that counts down the top 40 country songs is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Country Music?

Answer: Bob Kingsley

The 'American Country Countdown' is heard on over 1000 radio stations worldwide. Long recognized as the most popular program of its kind, ACC has been the winner of 13 consecutive Billboard Magazine Awards for Outstanding Syndicated Network Weekly Country Music Program. In 1998 Kingsley was inducted into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame in Nashville.
20. Public acceptance from Willie Nelson brought wider acceptance for this performer from country music fans. His first performance at the Opry came 42 years after DeFord Bailey became the first black entertainer to appear at the Opry.

Answer: Charley Pride

Pride was named Charl Frank Pride at birth but the midwife wrote down Charley. Prejudice ran high but the quality of Pride's music, particularly the atmospheric live album from Panther Hall, meant that he was accepted by the redneck community. At one momentous concert, Willie Nelson kissed him on stage. Pride has had 29 number 1 records on the US country charts.
21. What country group, formed in 1969 as Young Country, change it's name to Wild Country before later achieving stardom with another name?

Answer: Alabama

Wild Country remains the band's corporate identity. Alabama has over 30 number 1 songs, easily the most successful group in country music history.
22. What event, held in June 1974, was highlighted by an unexpected visit from former Beatle, and country music fan, Paul McCartney?

Answer: Fan Fair

Each June, more than 20,000 Country Music lovers journey to Nashville, Tennessee for the International Country Music Fan Fair. Initiated in 1972, this unique, weeklong festival allows fans to meet their favorite artists for autographs and photos and enjoy over 30 hours of live performances on the Fan Fair stage.
23. Which of these stars (as of 2000) is (was) not both a Grand Ole Opry performer AND a Country Music Hall of Fame member?

Answer: Jerry Clower

Jerry Clower was a Grand Ole Opry star but has not been elected to the Hall of Fame. Clower passed away in 1998 after undergoing heart surgery.
24. Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs once played for what bluegrass legend?

Answer: Bill Monroe

Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs pioneered a particular type of bluegrass under Bill Monroe's leadership -- especially Scruggs' 'three-finger banjo' technique -- and thus helped to popularize bluegrass immensely.
25. Who was known as the 'Rubber Duck' in the movie 'Convoy'?

Answer: Kris Kristofferson

Based on the song of the same name written by C.W. McCall. The 1978 film starred Kristofferson as a truck driver leading a convoy against an abusive sheriff.
Source: Author Sprink1234

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