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Quiz about George Jones in a country song

George Jones in a country song Quiz

George Jones, aka, "The Possum" seems to be a popular person to sing about. He's mentioned in each of the songs in this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by zil_ennov. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zil_ennov

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,218

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What song by Barbara Mandrell mentions George Jones? Hint

Years

Standing Room Only

One Of A Kind Pair Of Fools

I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to George Strait, "life would be a three-chord song and the king would be George Jones if the whole world was a ______
________".

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What two country music artists teamed up for the duet, "Murder On Music Row"? Hint

Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw

George Strait and Alan Jackson

George Strait and Tim McGraw

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the song, "Don't Rock The Jukebox", who is Alan Jackson's heart not ready for? Hint

Bon Jovi

The Rolling Stones

Aerosmith

George Jones

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to The Judds, in the song, "Have Mercy", what type of songs do 'Haggard and Jones' sing? Hint

cheatin' songs

upbeat songs

romantic songs

sad songs

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Question 6 of 10

6. What two country music artists sing, "Good Way To Get On My Bad Side"? Hint

Tracy Lawrence and Mark Wills

Tracy Byrd and Mark Chesnutt

Tracy Chapman and Mark Miller

Tracy Gold and Marky Mark

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to Gretchen Wilson, who has never even heard of George Jones? Hint

Mississippi Girl

Louisiana Woman

Kentucky Woman

California Girls

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Question 8 of 10

8. What song by Shooter Jennings mentions George Jones? Hint

My Song For You

Lonesome Blues

Living Proof

4th of July

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who said, "and old George Jones I'm glad to see is finally getting straight"? Hint

Waylon Jennings

Hank Williams Jr.

Willie Nelson

Johnny Cash

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Question 10 of 10

10. What two country artists are singing with George Jones in the song, "Country Music Has The Blues"? Hint

Toby Keith and Trace Adkins

Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings

Billy Ray Cyrus and Loretta Lynn

George Strait and Alan Jackson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What song by Barbara Mandrell mentions George Jones?

Answer: I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool

Barbara Mandrell's first number one hit was, "Sleeping Single In A Double Bed". The song reached number one in 1978.

2. According to George Strait, "life would be a three-chord song and the king would be George Jones if the whole world was a ______ ________".

Answer: honky tonk

George Jones was born on September 12, 1931. He has had over 167 hits during his 50 year music career.

3. What two country music artists teamed up for the duet, "Murder On Music Row"?

Answer: George Strait and Alan Jackson

George Jones is referred to as "The Possum" in this song. He got the nickname, "The Possum" because people thought he looked like a possum in his younger days. He has more hits than any other country music artist. Since the early 1980's George Jones has also been referred to as, "the greatest living country singer".

4. In the song, "Don't Rock The Jukebox", who is Alan Jackson's heart not ready for?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Alan Jackson's "Don't Rock The Jukebox" album was released on May 14, 1991.

5. According to The Judds, in the song, "Have Mercy", what type of songs do 'Haggard and Jones' sing?

Answer: cheatin' songs

The Judds' first number one hit was, "Mama, He's Crazy". They had fourteen number ones during their career. George Jones's first number one hit was, "White Lightning" in 1959.

6. What two country music artists sing, "Good Way To Get On My Bad Side"?

Answer: Tracy Byrd and Mark Chesnutt

This song is on Tracy Byrd's album, "Ten Rounds".

7. According to Gretchen Wilson, who has never even heard of George Jones?

Answer: California Girls

The song, "California Girls" appears on Gretchen Wilson's album titled, "All Jacked Up". George Jones is known as "no-show Jones" because of the many times he had to cancel shows due to drug and alcohol abuse.

8. What song by Shooter Jennings mentions George Jones?

Answer: 4th of July

Shooter Jennings is the son of the late Waylon Jennings. George Jones has been married four times. He married his current wife in 1983.

9. Who said, "and old George Jones I'm glad to see is finally getting straight"?

Answer: Hank Williams Jr.

This line is from Hank Williams Jr.'s song, "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)". George Jones appears in Hank William Jr.'s video, "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight", riding a lawnmower. On two seperate occasions when he's been too drunk to drive, George Jones has made his way to a bar on a riding lawnmower.

10. What two country artists are singing with George Jones in the song, "Country Music Has The Blues"?

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus and Loretta Lynn

George Jones is referred to as "The Possum" again in this song. This song is on Billy Ray Cyrus's album titled, "Wanna Be Your Joe".

Source: Author zil_ennov

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