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Quiz about Country Music of the 1980s
Quiz about Country Music of the 1980s

Country Music of the 1980s Trivia Quiz


The 1980s brought some great country songs. This is just a handful of tunes that I remember from that fabulous time period. Please match the song with its artist.

A matching quiz by November4. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
November4
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
389,951
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
533
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 12 (5/10).
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QuestionsChoices
1. "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"  
  Barbara Mandrell
2. "Forever and Ever, Amen"  
  Johnny Lee
3. "Lookin' for Love"  
  George Strait
4. "Mama He's Crazy"  
  Alabama
5. "Tennessee River"  
  The Judds
6. "All My Ex's Live in Texas"  
  Randy Travis
7. "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses"  
  Garth Brooks
8. "What's Forever For"  
  Hank Williams Jr.
9. "If Tomorrow Never Comes"  
  Kathy Mattea
10. "A Country Boy Can Survive"  
  Michael Martin Murphey





Select each answer

1. "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"
2. "Forever and Ever, Amen"
3. "Lookin' for Love"
4. "Mama He's Crazy"
5. "Tennessee River"
6. "All My Ex's Live in Texas"
7. "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses"
8. "What's Forever For"
9. "If Tomorrow Never Comes"
10. "A Country Boy Can Survive"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"

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.
2. "Forever and Ever, Amen"

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.
3. "Lookin' for Love"

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".
4. "Mama He's Crazy"

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.
5. "Tennessee River"

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.
6. "All My Ex's Live in Texas"

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.
7. "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses"

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.
8. "What's Forever For"

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"?
9. "If Tomorrow Never Comes"

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.
10. "A Country Boy Can Survive"

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.
Source: Author November4

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