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Kathy Mattea Songs 1983-2014 Trivia Quiz

Kathy Mattea is a Grammy award winning artist who burst onto the scenes in Country/Folk music in the 1980s and still is making cutting edge music today. This quiz is an overview of some of Kathy's biggest moments since 1983.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cartersdad. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Cartersdad

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,854

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Kathy's very first single sent to country radio in 1983? Hint

You've Got a Soft Place to Fall

Love at the Five and Dime

Street Talk

Heart Of The Country

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Question 2 of 15

2. 1987 brought Kathy her first number one single on the US Billboard Country charts, which was it? Hint

Goin' Gone

Love at the Five and Dime

Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses

Come From The Heart

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Question 3 of 15

3. On February 14, 1988, Kathy married which of these Nashville songwriters? Hint

Paul Overstreet

Don Henry

Jon Vezner

Randy Travis

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of these artists did Kathy record a cover of "You've Got A Friend In Me?" with? Yes, this is a remake of the same song from the movie "Toy Story." Hint

Tim O'Brien

George Jones

Dolly Parton

Alison Krauss

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Question 5 of 15

5. The Grammy winning "Where've You Been" is a true story written by Don Henry and Jon Vezner about a couple growing old together and facing health issues. What are the couples' names? Hint

Claire and Edwin

Jon and Frankie

Charlie and Connie

Cindy and Ernie

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these artists did not provided background vocals on 2012's "Calling Me Home" album? Hint

Trisha Yearwood

Emmylou Harris

Allison Krauss

Patty Loveless

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Question 7 of 15

7. What country did Kathy draw inspiration from, for her 1991 album "Time Passes By?" Hint

Scotland

Brazil

New Zealand

Italy

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Question 8 of 15

8. Kathy had major surgery on her vocal cords and faced the possibility of never being able to sing again. Which album did she last record before her surgery? Hint

Good News

Lonesome Standard Time

Walking Away A Winner

Willow In The Wind

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Question 9 of 15

9. For which two pieces of work did Kathy win her first two Grammy awards? Hint

"Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" & "Where've You Been"

"Where've You Been" & "Good News"

"Love at the Five and Dime" & "Good News"

"Time Passes By" & "Coal"

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of Kathy's videos was a CMA video of the Year award winner in 1997? Hint

Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)

455 Rocket

Walking Away A Winner

Nobody's Gonna Rain On Our Parade

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following topics did Kathy address on the CMA awards in 1992, resulting in a backlash from both the CMAs and country radio? Hint

AIDS awareness

Global Warming

Alzheimer's awareness

African poverty

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Question 12 of 15

12. "Good News" was Kathy's first _____ album Hint

Greatest Hits

Christmas

Live

Blue Grass

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Question 13 of 15

13. Kathy won the CMA female vocalist of the Year award in 1989 and 1990. Who won in 1988? Hint

Rosanne Cash

Reba McEntire

K.T. Oslin

Tanya Tucker

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which band did Kathy cover on her "Right Out Of Nowhere" album in 2005? Hint

The Rolling Stones

Pink Floyd

AC/DC

The Beatles

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Question 15 of 15

15. In the 2008 album "Coal" and the 2012 album "Calling Me Home," Kathy is paying homage to her roots. Where are Kathy's roots? Hint

Virginia

Kentucky

Pennsylvania

West Virginia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Kathy's very first single sent to country radio in 1983?

Answer: Street Talk

This single was from the album "Kathy Mattea" and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard US singles chart.

2. 1987 brought Kathy her first number one single on the US Billboard Country charts, which was it?

Answer: Goin' Gone

While "Love at the Five and Dime" is regarded as Kathy's breakthrough single, it peaked at number three on the charts. "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" was the follow up single to "Goin' Gone" from the same album, "Untasted Honey."

3. On February 14, 1988, Kathy married which of these Nashville songwriters?

Answer: Jon Vezner

Jon is the songwriter or co-writer for several of Kathy's hits, including "Where've You Been," "Time Passes By" and "A Few Good Things Remain."

4. Which of these artists did Kathy record a cover of "You've Got A Friend In Me?" with? Yes, this is a remake of the same song from the movie "Toy Story."

Answer: George Jones

The song was included on the 1996 album, "The Best of Country Sings the Best of Disney."

Kathy and Tim O'Brien recorded the duet, "The Battle Hymn of Love."
Kathy was included on the Dolly Parton single "Romeo," along with Billy Ray Cyrus, Tanya Tucker and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Alison Krauss, Suzy Bogguss, and Kathy joined Crosby Stills and Nash for a remake of "Teach Your Children."

5. The Grammy winning "Where've You Been" is a true story written by Don Henry and Jon Vezner about a couple growing old together and facing health issues. What are the couples' names?

Answer: Claire and Edwin

In the song, Claire gets Alzheimer's disease and Edwin is the only one who can get her talking after a long period of her not being able to.

6. Which of these artists did not provided background vocals on 2012's "Calling Me Home" album?

Answer: Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood was featured on the "Time Passes By" album, along with Emmylou Harris.

7. What country did Kathy draw inspiration from, for her 1991 album "Time Passes By?"

Answer: Scotland

The album features the song "I Am Ready For the Storm" by acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean, as well as bagpipes on the album's final cut, "From A Distance."

8. Kathy had major surgery on her vocal cords and faced the possibility of never being able to sing again. Which album did she last record before her surgery?

Answer: Lonesome Standard Time

The album was released in 1992 and produced the hits "Standing Knee Deep In A River" and the title cut.

9. For which two pieces of work did Kathy win her first two Grammy awards?

Answer: "Where've You Been" & "Good News"

While Kathy was nominated for Grammy awards for "Love at the Five and Dime," "Time Passes By" and "Coal," she has only won two times.

10. Which of Kathy's videos was a CMA video of the Year award winner in 1997?

Answer: 455 Rocket

This video was from the 1997 "Love Travels" album. The video features Kathy and some Do-wop singers driving an old baby blue Oldsmobile.

11. Which of the following topics did Kathy address on the CMA awards in 1992, resulting in a backlash from both the CMAs and country radio?

Answer: AIDS awareness

Kathy asked the CMAs if they could wear red ribbons this night, in support of AIDS awareness, and she was told no. That year the CMAs were going to promote the wearing of green ribbons, to signify environmental awareness. Kathy rebelled and wore three red ribbons during her time on the live broadcast, explaining the significance of the red ribbons.

12. "Good News" was Kathy's first _____ album

Answer: Christmas

The album won a Grammy award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album in 1994. The album featured the smash single, "Mary, Did You Know?"

13. Kathy won the CMA female vocalist of the Year award in 1989 and 1990. Who won in 1988?

Answer: K.T. Oslin

Reba McEntire had won the award the four years from 1984-1987.
Tanya Tucker succeeded Kathy in 1991, while Rosanne Cash never won the award.

14. Which band did Kathy cover on her "Right Out Of Nowhere" album in 2005?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Kathy recorded the Stones' "Gimme Shelter" along with a cover of Creedence Clearwater's "Down on the Corner" for this album.

15. In the 2008 album "Coal" and the 2012 album "Calling Me Home," Kathy is paying homage to her roots. Where are Kathy's roots?

Answer: West Virginia

Kathy was born on June 21, 1959 in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Source: Author Cartersdad

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