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Quiz about Canadian Country Music
Quiz about Canadian Country Music

Canadian Country Music Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on some of my favorite country music performed by Canadian artists. I will give you some of the lyrics and you pick the song. Most of the songs were done in the 1990's. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by AnneBonney. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
AnneBonney
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
265,483
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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596
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Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which song was Duane Steele's first number one hit on the CMT charts, from the 1996 album, "P.O. Box 423"? It features these lyrics:
"Pack it up, I'm pullin' out,
I'm gonna grab what's left of my heart and go where it takes me."
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. From the album "Get Hot or Go Home", this song by Rick Tippe was nominated for "Independant Single Song of the Year" by the Canadian Country Music Association in 1998. Can you name the song which contains these lyrics?
"There's this burnin' feelin' deep inside,
Sent me flyin' up here on Cloud Nine.
Higher than the stars up in the blue,
Fallin' faster all because of you."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This very pretty song by Prairie Oyster won "Song of the Year" at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 1992. Here are some of the lyrics. Which song is it?
"The signs of love can be hard to see,
As the eye of a needle in the candlelight.
But I thought I saw them in your eyes,
When I took you home last night."
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. These lyrics, "I'm sure my heart pounds a little faster when you're near,
And I'm positive that I would go crazy without you here", come from a song, sung in the unique baritone voice of Chris Cummings, which was a hit single in Canada in 1996. It was released in the USA in 1998. Which of the four below is the correct title of the song?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Don't look so lonely,
Don't act so blue,
I know I'm not the only
Girl you run to."
This catchy, upbeat song was Shania Twain's first number one hit. Great song to dance to. It is from the 1996 album, "The Woman In Me". Name that tune!
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This very lovely song is from The Wilkinson's debut album "Nothing But Love". It went to number 3 on the Billboard Charts in 1998. Which of the Wilkinsons' songs contains these lyrics?
"This mornin' he walked up
Smiled and I kissed him.
I never let on that he's not foolin' me.
But I think it's so cute, how he says he's from Houston.
I swear there's wings tucked up his sleeve."
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which great song, a number one hit for Paul Brandt, is from his debut album "Calm Before the Storm", was released in 1996, and contains the lyrics shown here?
"The first time I looked into your eyes,
I knew this moment would arrive.
I gotta feeling that you're the one,
But my heart keeps trying to turn and run."
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This great tune is from Blue Rodeo's 1993 album, "Five Days In July". The four songs below are all songs from that album. Which one am I quoting? It wasn't the most popular track on the album, but it's my favorite.
"We could watch the spaceships,
Maybe they'd take us on a trip,
To that never ending sky,
To that wild and endless night."
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of my all time favorite country songs is from George Fox's 1993 album, "Mustang Heart". Do you recognize the song from the lyrics given here?
"Workin' on another six-pack, kick back,
Tear another hole in your jeans.
You're breakin' down the fences around you constantly."
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This easy, flowing two-stepping song is sung in the wonderfully smooth voice of The Poverty Plainsmens' lead singer, Mark Smith. It's from their first album, "Gotta Be a Believer". This may be a tough one, but can you name the song from these lyrics?
"Now young folks gotta pay some heed and hear what they gotta say,
Listen to the old ones and you'll have a better day."
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song was Duane Steele's first number one hit on the CMT charts, from the 1996 album, "P.O. Box 423"? It features these lyrics: "Pack it up, I'm pullin' out, I'm gonna grab what's left of my heart and go where it takes me."

Answer: Anita Got Married

Duane Steele is from Hines Creek, Alberta. Has has toured with country greats such as, Shania Twain, Terri Clark, Trisha Yearwood, Sammy Kershaw and Prairie Oyster. He has a total of fourteen nominations from the CCMA and the Junos. He also writes songs for numerous Canadian artists.
2. From the album "Get Hot or Go Home", this song by Rick Tippe was nominated for "Independant Single Song of the Year" by the Canadian Country Music Association in 1998. Can you name the song which contains these lyrics? "There's this burnin' feelin' deep inside, Sent me flyin' up here on Cloud Nine. Higher than the stars up in the blue, Fallin' faster all because of you."

Answer: The Real Thing

Rick Tippe is from British Columbia. All of his last 18 singles have been Top 40 hits on the Canadian Country Music charts. He has toured with Mark Chestnut, Sawyer Brown and Tracy Byrd.
3. This very pretty song by Prairie Oyster won "Song of the Year" at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 1992. Here are some of the lyrics. Which song is it? "The signs of love can be hard to see, As the eye of a needle in the candlelight. But I thought I saw them in your eyes, When I took you home last night."

Answer: Did You Fall in Love With Me?

Prairie Oyster is a Country/Rock band from Ontario. The band formed in 1975, but had their biggest success in the 1990s. They have been named Group of the Year six times by the Canadian Country Music Association and also received the Fans' Choice award in 1993. Eight of their albums have been certified gold or platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association.
4. These lyrics, "I'm sure my heart pounds a little faster when you're near, And I'm positive that I would go crazy without you here", come from a song, sung in the unique baritone voice of Chris Cummings, which was a hit single in Canada in 1996. It was released in the USA in 1998. Which of the four below is the correct title of the song?

Answer: Sure Enough

Chris Cummings is a native of Norton, New Brunswick. He made his public singing debut at the age of 5 and made his first self-released cassette at the age of 14. This cassette was heard by Jim Ed Norton, president of Warner/Reprise, Nashville and Chris was called out of math class with an offer to go to Nashville and refine his skills as a singer/recorder.
5. "Don't look so lonely, Don't act so blue, I know I'm not the only Girl you run to." This catchy, upbeat song was Shania Twain's first number one hit. Great song to dance to. It is from the 1996 album, "The Woman In Me". Name that tune!

Answer: Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?

Shania Twain was born Eilleen Regina Edwards on August 28, 1965 in Windsor, Ontario. Her mother divorced and re-married Jerry Twain of the Ojibwa First Nation. She was adopted by Jerry and became Eilleen Twain. In 1991. she changed her first name to Shania, which means "On my way" in Ojibwa.
6. This very lovely song is from The Wilkinson's debut album "Nothing But Love". It went to number 3 on the Billboard Charts in 1998. Which of the Wilkinsons' songs contains these lyrics? "This mornin' he walked up Smiled and I kissed him. I never let on that he's not foolin' me. But I think it's so cute, how he says he's from Houston. I swear there's wings tucked up his sleeve."

Answer: Fly (The Angel Song)

The Wilkinsons are a family band from Belleville, Ontario. The band includes Amanda Wilkinson (who now also performs as a solo artist), her brother, Tyler and her father, Steve.
7. Which great song, a number one hit for Paul Brandt, is from his debut album "Calm Before the Storm", was released in 1996, and contains the lyrics shown here? "The first time I looked into your eyes, I knew this moment would arrive. I gotta feeling that you're the one, But my heart keeps trying to turn and run."

Answer: My Heart Has a History

Paul Brandt was born in Calgary, Alberta, on June 21, 1972. He spent most of his younger years in the small town of Airdrie, Alberta. He began writing music at the age of 13. Paul has had many hits on the Canadian Country Music Charts. What a great entertainer he is!
8. This great tune is from Blue Rodeo's 1993 album, "Five Days In July". The four songs below are all songs from that album. Which one am I quoting? It wasn't the most popular track on the album, but it's my favorite. "We could watch the spaceships, Maybe they'd take us on a trip, To that never ending sky, To that wild and endless night."

Answer: Cynthia

Blue Rodeo formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario. Lead vocalists are Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor. Their "Greatest Hits" collection has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. The band has won many awards, including 7 Junos.
9. One of my all time favorite country songs is from George Fox's 1993 album, "Mustang Heart". Do you recognize the song from the lyrics given here? "Workin' on another six-pack, kick back, Tear another hole in your jeans. You're breakin' down the fences around you constantly."

Answer: Mustang Heart

George Fox was born March 23, 1960 in Calgary, Alberta, but grew up in the small town of Cochrane, Alberta. He became successful in 1988, with his debut singles, "Angelina" and "Goldmine". He has toured with such big stars as Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, George Strait and Willie Nelson.
The town of Cochrane named a street in his honor, "George Fox Trail".
10. This easy, flowing two-stepping song is sung in the wonderfully smooth voice of The Poverty Plainsmens' lead singer, Mark Smith. It's from their first album, "Gotta Be a Believer". This may be a tough one, but can you name the song from these lyrics? "Now young folks gotta pay some heed and hear what they gotta say, Listen to the old ones and you'll have a better day."

Answer: Old Man

The Poverty Plainsmen were founded in 1987 by Mark Smith and his brother, Sean.
In the late 1990's, they moved their base to my home town of Regina, Saskatchewan and bought The Pump Country Roadhouse, Regina's best dancing spot. They pack the place whenever they play there. The Poverty Plainsmen won the " Independent Group of the Year" award in 2006 from the Canadian Country Music Association.
Source: Author AnneBonney

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