My Little Country Music Quiz

Answer: Alison Krauss

Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss won the 2005 CMA Song of the Year Award for "Whiskey Lullaby", and Rick Schroder (of "Silver Spoons" fame) starred in the video. If you haven't heard Alison Krauss, pick up any of the multitude of CDs by Alison Krauss and Union Station.

Answer: Steve Holy

Steve Holy is country music mixed with '50s rock and roll with just a touch of doowap. "Brand New Girlfriend" was Steve's second number one hit on the country charts, and the lead-off single of his second studio album.

Answer: Brooks and Dunn

The fabulous Brooks and Dunn, while no longer together, will forever be remembered for their amazing body of work. Kix and Ronnie released fifty singles and twenty of them went to number one on the country charts. Together since 1991, they performed their final concert in 2010.

Answer: Zac Brown Band

"Chicken Fried" was number one on the country charts in November 2008, and "Toes" hit number one in July 2009. Our troops know Zac, but if you are new to Zac Brown Band, try "Pass the Jar" where not only do you get their original hits, but also songs with artists like Joey and Rory, Kid Rock, and Little Big Town, just to name a few.

Answer: Mary Chapin Carpenter

"The Essential Mary Chapin Carpenter" has these hits and many more such as "Passionate Kisses" and "The Long Way Home". Mary Chapin Carpenter won the Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for four years in a row from 1992 to 1995.

Answer: Gretchen Wilson

A proud member of the "Muzik Mafia", Gretchen can often be found performing concerts with friends Big and Rich. Gretchen was born in Pocahontas, Illinois (hence "Pocahontas Proud), a high school dropout, she started singing in bars at age 15. Her first single, "Redneck Woman", released in 2004, not only topped the country music charts, but was the first chart-topper by a female in two years.

Answer: Big & Rich

Big Kenny and John Rich are the "Muzik Mafia" founders, and whether their singing "8th of November" (about Vietnam), "Deadwood Mountain", or "Holy Water" (about domestic abuse) their unique harmonies will enchant you. And, if you get lucky enough to see them in person, you will know that they are unafraid to lead "The Freak Parade".

Their first album "Horse of a Different Color" was released in 2004, their second album "Coming to Your City" was released in 2005, their third album "Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace" was released in 2007 and contained their first number one single "Lost in This Moment".

Answer: Montgomery Gentry

With hits like "Gone", "Something to Be Proud of", and "You Do Your Thing", Eddie and Troy have made their own unique mark in the world of country music. These songs were released on the "You Do Your Thing" album in 2004. In 1999, they released their first album "Tattoos & Scars," and since that time have been nominated for awards ten times by the Academy of Country Music and eleven times by the Country Music Association.

Answer: Martina McBride

This petite brunette with the big, beautiful voice will capture you heart with "Wrong Again" or "Concrete Angel". Martina has recorded nine studio albums and has had five singles that hit number 1 on the Country Music charts. She has won the CMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" four times, and the ACM "Top Female Vocalist" three times.

Answer: Josh Turner

Whether Josh is working with his charities, surprising "American Idol" contestants, or using that golden throat to charm listeners, he is always impressive. "Long Black Train" was Josh's debut album in 2003, his second album "Your Man" was released in 2006, his third album "Everything is Fine" was released in 2007, and his fourth "Haywire" was released in 2010.

These albums produced four number one singles: "Your Man", "Would You Go with Me", "Why Don't We Just Dance", and "All Over Me".