Country Music of the 1980s Trivia Quiz

Answer: Barbara Mandrell

This song was a single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It was written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1981 and achieved the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country charts in the same year. The song explains how Barbara was a country girl before the country style became a fad.

Answer: Randy Travis

This song became a number one single for Randy Travis and helped him win a Grammy for Best Country and Western song of 1987. It was written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz and was from the album "Always & Forever". The song explains his never ending love and faithfulness.

Answer: Johnny Lee

Released in 1980, "Lookin' for Love", was featured in the movie "Urban Cowboy". It became a number one hit on the U.S. Hot Country Song chart. It was written by Patti Ryan, Wanda Mallette and Bob Morrison. "Lookin' for Love" could also be heard playing in the background in two episodes of the television show "Dallas".

Answer: The Judds

This number one hit of 1984 was performed by the mother and daughter duo, Wynonna and Naomi Judd. The Judds brought this song to the number one spot on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart. "Mama He's Crazy" was written by Kenny O'Dell. In the song, Wynonna explained to Naomi that she had found someone who was crazy in love with her.

Answer: Alabama

Released as a single from the album "My Home's in Alabama", this song was recorded in 1980. It was written by Randy Owen and reached number one on the U.S. Hot Country Song chart. The song conveys the delight of growing up and the desire to raise a family beside the Tennessee river in the future.

Answer: George Strait

Recorded in 1986 and released in 1987, this song was noted for its "Western Swing" flair. It was written by Sanger D. and Linda J. Shafer and released as a single from the album "Ocean Front Property". It achieved the number one spot on the U.S. Hot Country Song chart as well as the Canadian RPM Country Tracks. The song title is self explanatory.

Answer: Kathy Mattea

This tune made it to number one on the U.S. Hot Country Song chart in 1988. Written by Paul and Gene Nelson, "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", was a single from the album "Untasted Honey". It conveys the story of a truck driver on his last haul before retiring to spend time with his wife.

Answer: Michael Martin Murphey

Recorded in August 31, 1981, this song was written by Rafe Van Hoy. It was a single from the album, "Michael Martin Murphey". It made it to number one on the U.S. Hot Country Song chart as well as the Canadian RPM Country Track. In the lyrics, the song asks why lovers don't stay together anymore and if love is not forever then "What's Forever For"?

Answer: Garth Brooks

This song was a number one hit for Garth Brooks in 1989. It was a single from the album "Garth Brooks". It made number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was written by Garth and Kent Blazy. The song ponders the question of what if tomorrow never comes and suggests that we should make our loved ones know we love them before it's too late.

Answer: Hank Williams Jr.

This song was written in 1981 by Hank Williams Jr and released as a single. It had the distinction of being in the Country Outlaw genre. Although only reaching number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1982, this was a popular song about how people raised in the country can survive by by hunting, fishing and living off the land.