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Quiz about Way Back WhenClassic Country Singers
Quiz about Way Back WhenClassic Country Singers

Way Back When....Classic Country Singers Quiz


This quiz involves singers, songwriters, performers way back when country music had limited air time.

A multiple-choice quiz by SweetypieNC. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
SweetypieNC
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
290,751
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1345
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (1/10), Guest 66 (6/10), Guest 173 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. On March 5, 1963 a plane crash would claim the lives of three well known country music singers. Fans mourned the deaths of Legendary Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins; the pilot of the plane was the son of Cowboy Copua.


Question 2 of 10
2. Quite a talented man, this musician, songwriter, actor and NASCAR driver was known for his exquisite voice. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This well known female country music singer was featured on a US Postal Stamp in 1993. Her family was a very important part of her life; she and her husband Ezra had three daughters: Anita, Valerie, and Helen. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This classic duet of brothers lasted for more than twenty years on the country charts and appeared regularly in the 1960s on television. Their hit single, "Hurt Her Once for Me" started their popularity. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "I fell in Love Again Last Night" virtually made this group a hit overnight. Their harmonious sounds were unique and they portrayed women that sang and took care of matters at home; two of them retired after just a few years to raise their children. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This bluesy singer made it into the limelight in 1975. She's a beautiful woman who hails from Beaumont Texas. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This quiet star was multi-talented as a singer, songwriter and could play almost anything he touched including piano, bass, drums, guitar and percussion. His "You're My Best Friend," was a number one hit on the Billboard US Country chart. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What man had the first cross over hit to be placed on both the pop and country charts? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This singer, songwriter became the first and ONLY country music artist to appear on "Soul Train" in 1986. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Severe asthma during his early life forced this guitar player to sleep in a straight back chair in order to breathe properly - on those nights he would play his guitar until he fell asleep. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On March 5, 1963 a plane crash would claim the lives of three well known country music singers. Fans mourned the deaths of Legendary Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins; the pilot of the plane was the son of Cowboy Copua.

Answer: False

The plane was owned by Patsy Clines. The pilot of the plane was the son-in-law of Hawkins, who was also Patsy Cline's manager, Randy Hughes.
2. Quite a talented man, this musician, songwriter, actor and NASCAR driver was known for his exquisite voice.

Answer: Marty Robbins

In addition to the guitar Marty Robbins also played the piano. His NASCAR career spanned the 1970's, during which time his best finish was fifth place at the 1974 Motorstate 400. He died in 1982 of complications after undergoing cardic surgery.
3. This well known female country music singer was featured on a US Postal Stamp in 1993. Her family was a very important part of her life; she and her husband Ezra had three daughters: Anita, Valerie, and Helen.

Answer: Maybelle Carter

She was the nucleus of the Carter family and was instrumental in getting daughter Valerie June and Johnny Cash acquainted.
4. This classic duet of brothers lasted for more than twenty years on the country charts and appeared regularly in the 1960s on television. Their hit single, "Hurt Her Once for Me" started their popularity.

Answer: Wilburn Brothers

Their weekly television show launched the career of the Loretta Lynn and she appeared almost weekly as a guest singer. Their fiddle player Mack Magayhe was chosen several times as instrumentalist of the year.
5. "I fell in Love Again Last Night" virtually made this group a hit overnight. Their harmonious sounds were unique and they portrayed women that sang and took care of matters at home; two of them retired after just a few years to raise their children.

Answer: Forrester Sisters

The Forrester Sisters' 1985 self-titled album was their best, peaking at number four on the Billboard US Country charts.
6. This bluesy singer made it into the limelight in 1975. She's a beautiful woman who hails from Beaumont Texas.

Answer: Billie Jo Spears

Her smash single, "Blanket on the Ground," reached number one on the US Billboard charts. She also did well on the UK charts.
7. This quiet star was multi-talented as a singer, songwriter and could play almost anything he touched including piano, bass, drums, guitar and percussion. His "You're My Best Friend," was a number one hit on the Billboard US Country chart.

Answer: Don Williams

Only 4 of his 46 top singles didn't make it into the top ten. Noted for his worn out cowboy hat and soft tender voice, he was indeed a man of many talents.
8. What man had the first cross over hit to be placed on both the pop and country charts?

Answer: Sonny James

The Southern Gentleman, Sonny James, hit the charts in 1957 with "Young Love" that appealed to all ages. He began playing the mandolin at age three.
9. This singer, songwriter became the first and ONLY country music artist to appear on "Soul Train" in 1986.

Answer: Earl Thomas Conley

Earl Thomas' huge hit, "Dreamin is all I do," put him in the limelight in the mid 1980's - he still tours today and does private concerts as well as many festivals.
10. Severe asthma during his early life forced this guitar player to sleep in a straight back chair in order to breathe properly - on those nights he would play his guitar until he fell asleep.

Answer: Chet Atkins

Born near the Clinch Mountains in Tenn. Chet Atkins had a stellar career in country music and never forgot how hard it was to make it to the top. He has assisted many country artists in getting their career started.
Source: Author SweetypieNC

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