Country Music Stars Quiz: Do You Know The Biggest Names in Country Music?
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Country music has expanded to include a wide range of vocal talents over the years, and we can't get enough of the twangy goodness! Prove your loyalty to country music by scoring 30/30 on this challenging quiz!
Country music is brimming with some of the most talented artists in the industry, and their skills extend far beyond steel guitars and twang. Now more than ever, this storytelling genre chock-full of enough star power to light up the world, only continues to amaze us. Take this quiz to challenge your knowledge of the biggest and brightest stars to light up country music stages throughout the decades.
Put Your Knowledge of Country Music Stars to the Test
So, word on the street is that you think you know everything about the country music stars. Well, that may be true, but there's only one way to find out - with these 30 fun and fascinating trivia questions! Only true fans of country music will achieve a perfect score, so let's put your skills to the test and see how many legends you really know. Ready, set, hit it!
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Country Music Stars Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Which country music artist has been married to Faith Hill since 1996?
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AKeith Urban
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BTim McGraw
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CChris Young
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DHank Williams Jr.
Tim McGraw
In 1996, Tim McGraw married fellow country music star Faith Hill. The power couple has three daughters together, and as far as we know, they're still as happy as ever.
Question 2
What country music artist headlined the following tours: "Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love Tour", "The Poets and Pirates Tour", and "Trip Around the Sun Tour"?
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ARandy Travis
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BJake Owen
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CKenny Chesney
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DKane Brown
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney headlined the Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love Tour in 2004, The Poets and Pirates Tour in 2008, and the Trip Around the Sun Tour in 2018.
Question 3
What country music duo was formed in 1990 through the suggestion of songwriter Tim DuBois?
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ABrooks & Dunn
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BSugarland
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CMontgomery Gentry
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DDan and Shay
Brooks & Dunn
In 1990, songwriter Tim DuBois saw the potential of two solo recording artists, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunne, to become a successful country music duo. As a twosome, Brooks & Dunn went on to record eleven studio albums, five compilation albums, and 50 singles.
Question 4
Where did Reba McEntire attend college?
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AUniversity of Memphis
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BRice University
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CUniversity of Virginia
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DSoutheastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
In 1974, Reba McEntire attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University with plans to become an elementary school teacher. During her sophomore year, she performed the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo and was quickly noticed by country artist Red Steagall, who helped her land her first record deal.
Question 5
Which of the following is NOT a song by Loretta Lynn?
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ADon't Come Home A-Drinkin'
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BFist City
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CRemember When
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DYou Ain’t Woman Enough
Remember When
While "You Ain’t Woman Enough", "Fist City", and "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin'" are among Loretta Lynn's most popular songs, "Remember When" is a tune by Alan Jackson. Loretta Lynn is an established country music artist with more than six decades in the industry and multiple gold albums.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT one of Thomas Rhett's four major studio albums?
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ATangled Up
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BLife Changes
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CThe Owl
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DIt Goes Like This
The Owl
Thomas Rhett's four major studio albums are those released for Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint and they include <i>It Goes Like This</i>, <i>Tangled Up</i>, <i>Life Changes</i>, and <i>Center Point Road</i>. These four albums have produced nineteen singles on the Billboard Hot Country and Country Airplay charts, with fifteen reaching number one.
Question 7
Where was Willie Nelson born?
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AAbbott, Texas
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BKingsland, Arkansas
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CMacon, Georgia
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DButcher Hollow, Kentucky
Abbott, Texas
Country music legend Willie Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. While he is best known for his work in the country music industry, he is also a credited actor and activist.
Question 8
Who did Kenny Chesney marry in 2005?
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ADrew Barrymore
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BKelly Preston
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CRenée Zellweger
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DCameron Diaz
Renée Zellweger
On May 9, 2005, Kenny Chesney married <i>Bridget Jones's Diary</i> star Renée Zellweger on the island of St. John. Sadly, it wasn't happily ever after for the pair as they announced their plans for an annulment after only four months of marriage.
Question 9
What country music group does Miranda Lambert belong to?
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ALady A
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BPistol Annies
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CThe Chicks
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DSugarland
Pistol Annies
Miranda Lambert is a member of Pistol Annies, an American country music group also composed of Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley. The talented trio made their grand debut as a group on April 4, 2011, on the CBS special Academy of Country Music's Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country.
Question 10
Who is known as the "King of Country"?
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AGeorge Strait
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BGeorge Jones
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CClint Black
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DToby Keith
George Strait
American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer George Strait is known by many as the "King of Country". To this day, he is considered one of the most profoundly influential names in the industry.
Question 11
What is Dierks Bentley's birth name?
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AFrederick
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BGeorge
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CCharles
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DAlexander
Frederick
Frederick Dierks Bentley was born on November 20, 1975, in Phoenix, Arizona. The name Dierks, which he now uses as his first name, holds a special place in the singer's heart as it is also his maternal great-grandmother's surname.
Question 12
Where was Carrie Underwood born?
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ALincoln, Nebraska
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BHuntsville, Alabama
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CMuskogee, Oklahoma
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DKnoxville, Tennessee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Country sweetheart Carrie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was raised on a farm by Carole and Steve Underwood with her two older sisters, Shanna and Stephanie.
Question 13
When was Johnny Cash born?
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AFebruary 26, 1932
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BApril 29, 1933
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COctober 17, 1958
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DOctober 23, 1956
February 26, 1932
While Willie Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, Alan Jackson on October 17, 1958, and Dwight Yoakam on October 23, 1956, Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932. Sadly, this legendary singer, songwriter, musician, and actor passed away on September 12, 2003.
Question 14
Which of Jason Aldean's albums is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America?
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ARearview Town
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BMy Kinda Party
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CNight Train
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DWide Open
My Kinda Party
Country music artist Jason Aldean has an array of successful albums, but only <i>My Kinda Party</i> is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. This incredible album includes hit songs such as "Church Pew or Bar Stool", "Tattoos on This Town", and "Dirt Road Anthem".
Question 15
What song was released as Blake Shelton's debut single in 2001?
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AI Wanna Talk About Me
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BAustin
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CHome
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DThe Truth About Men
Austin
In 2001, Blake Shelton was ready to release a song called "I Wanna Talk About Me" as his debut single. However, as fate would have it, Toby Keith wound up recording the song while Blake released "Austin" as his debut single and first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
Question 16
Who of the following is NOT a member of the country music group Rascal Flatts?
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AJoe Don Rooney
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BGary LeVox
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CJimmy De Martini
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DJay DeMarcus
Jimmy De Martini
Rascal Flatts was formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1999 and has become a global country sensation. While Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, and Joe Don Rooney are all members of Rascal Flatts, Jimmy De Martini is a member of the Zac Brown Band.
Question 17
What is Shania Twain's birth name?
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AEleanor
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BSusan
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CKaren
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DEilleen
Eilleen
Born Eilleen Twain, this talented Canadian singer and songwriter changed her name to Shania in 1993 when she was first signed to a record label. This new name, Shania, is said by the artist to be an Ojibwa word for “on my way”.
Question 18
What is the title of Kenny Rogers' minor solo hit from 1957?
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AShe Believes In Me
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BYou Decorated My Life
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CThat Crazy Feeling
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DThe Gambler
That Crazy Feeling
<i>That Crazy Feeling</i> is a song by Kenny Rogers that was released in 1957 and gave his country music career its first little boost. While <i>The Gambler</i>, <i>You Decorated My Life</i>, and <i>She Believes In Me</i> are all songs by Kenny Rogers, they weren't released until the '70s.
Question 19
Who of the following is NOT a member of Zac Brown Band?
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ACoy Bowles
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BCharles Kelley
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CMatt Mangano
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DJimmy De Martini
Charles Kelley
Zac Brown Band is a music group based in Atlanta, Georgia consisting of Zac Brown, Jimmy De Martini, John Driskell Hopkins, Coy Bowles, Chris Fryar, Clay Cook, Matt Mangano, and Daniel de los Reyes. Charles Kelley is from the country music group Lady A, otherwise known as Lady Antebellum.
Question 20
What band did Alan Jackson join shortly after his high school graduation?
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ALonestar
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BThe Byrds
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CNickel Creek
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DDixie Steel
Dixie Steel
Soon after graduating from Newnan High School, Alan Jackson joined the band Dixie Steel. This transition inspired him to move with his wife to Nashville, Tennessee and pursue music full-time.
Question 21
What was the title of Brad Paisley's 1999 debut album?
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ALove and War
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BWho Needs Pictures
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C5th Gear
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DWheelhouse
Who Needs Pictures
While Brad Paisley has gone on to release a total of eleven studio albums throughout his career, <i>Who Needs Pictures</i> was his debut album. This album was released under the label Arista Nashville on February 1, 1999.
Question 22
What country music artist has two children named Thomas and Tatum?
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AJosh Turner
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BKelly Clarkson
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CLuke Bryan
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DShania Twain
Luke Bryan
Country music sensation Luke Bryan is married to Caroline Boyer and the pair have two sons together, Thomas and Tatum. Thomas Boyer Bryan was born March 18, 2008, and Tatum Christopher Bryan was born August 11, 2010.
Question 23
Where was "Guys Like Me" singer Eric Church born?
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AClinton, Oklahoma
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BLexington, Kentucky
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CValdosta, Georgia
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DGranite Falls, North Carolina
Granite Falls, North Carolina
Eric Church was born on May 3, 1977, in Granite Falls, North Carolina, which is where he started playing guitar and writing songs on his own. He picked up a performing gig at a local bar by his senior year of high school and was known for his catchy Jimmy Buffett covers.
Question 24
As of 2020, how many Grammy Awards has Kacey Musgraves won?
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A8
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B6
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C4
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D2
6
The Texas-born country star Kacey Musgraves has won six Grammy Awards, which includes the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2019. The stunning singer has also won six Country Music Association Awards and three Academy of Country Music Awards.
Question 25
In what year did young Taylor Swift move to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in country music?
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A2004
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B2002
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C2000
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D2006
2004
Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Taylor Swift followed her dreams all the way to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 to pursue a career in country music. In case you haven't already heard, her efforts paid off!
Question 26
In what year was the country music duo Florida Georgia Line formed?
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A2010
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B2008
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C2012
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D2014
2010
The country duo Florida Georgia Line consists of vocalists Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, who formed the band in 2010. The pair started out as a cover band in Nashville, Tennessee before signing to the Big Loud Mountain label in 2011.
Question 27
In 2020, the Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, released their first album in 14 years titled "_____".
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AFly
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BWide Open Spaces
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CTaking the Long Way
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DGaslighter
Gaslighter
The Dixie Chicks released <i>Taking the Long Way</i> in 2006, <i>Wide Open Spaces</i> in 1998, and <i>Fly</i> in 1999. The only album released by the group under their new name, The Chicks, is <i>Gaslighter</i>.
Question 28
Which of the following is NOT one of Keith Urban's albums?
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AHere and Now
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BRipcord
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CGolden Road
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DFuse
Here and Now
While <i>Fuse</i>, <i>Golden Road</i>, and <i>Ripcord</i> are all the work of Keith Urban, <i>Here and Now</i> is an album by the great Kenny Chesney.
Question 29
As of 2020, how many studio albums has Garth Brooks released?
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A8
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B20
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C16
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D12
12
Since 1989, Garth Brooks has released a total of 22 records, which includes 12 studio albums, two live albums, three compilation albums, three Christmas albums, and four box sets. His dedication to the genre and immense talent has listed him as one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Question 30
Which of the following is NOT one of Toby Keith's first four studio albums?
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AAmerican Ride
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BBlue Moon
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CBoomtown
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DDream Walkin'
American Ride
Toby Keith's first four studio albums, which were released between 1993 and 1997, are <i>Toby Keith</i>, <i>Boomtown</i>, <i>Blue Moon</i>, and <i>Dream Walkin'</i>. While <i>American Ride</i> is one of Toby Keith's albums, it was released in 2009 and includes songs such as "Gypsy Driftin'" and "Are You Feelin' Me".
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