How well do you know your favorite country artists? Take this country music artists quiz to prove how much of a music aficionado you are! Behind every unforgettable song is an artist with a unique story, and these musicians have shaped the genre we love today. From humble beginnings to worldwide fame, their journey is filled with trials, triumphs, and tunes that resonate through the ages.
Their personal struggles and successes often find a reflection in the music they create, offering fans a glimpse of the soul behind the voice. Whether it’s awards they’ve won or milestones in their careers, the achievements of country music artists are as varied and vibrant as the songs they pen. These true-to-life artist trivia questions will have you humming their greatest hits with newfound appreciation.
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Which country music star played the lead role in the series that had her first name in the title?
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles
Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Faith Hill
Faith Hill
Which prominent country musician died in 1953?
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
Hank Williams
Hank Williams
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Of these, which is a country music singer born in 1983?
Carrie Sidewood
Carrie Sidewood
Carrie Overwood
Carrie Overwood
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Roundwood
Carrie Roundwood
Which patriotic song did Billy Ray Cyrus co-write and perform?
Red, White & Blue
Red, White & Blue
Yes America!
Yes America!
God Bless America
God Bless America
Some Gave All
Some Gave All
Who recorded the song, ‘I Walk The Line’ in 1955?
Ray Price
Ray Price
Hank Williams
Hank Williams
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline
Which famous Western Swing Band Leader was convicted of murdering his wife?
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Kim Carnes
Kim Carnes
Spade Cooley
Spade Cooley
Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Dixie Chicks won what award for ‘Wide Open Spaces’ at the Grammy’s?
Best Country Single
Best Country Single
Best Performance by a Duo
Best Performance by a Duo
Best Country Album
Best Country Album
Album of the Year
Album of the Year
How many members did the Dixie Chicks have when they first formed?
5
5
2
2
4
4
11
11
Who did Uncle Kracker used to DJ for?
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Kid Rock
Kid Rock
Which artist’s album was best selling country music title of all time?
Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Keith Urban
Keith Urban
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
John Mayer
John Mayer
Which of these singers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010?
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Bobby Bare
Bobby Bare
Roy Clark
Roy Clark
Don Williams
Don Williams
Which of these singers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011?
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Bobby Braddock
Bobby Braddock
Bobby Bare
Bobby Bare
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
Which of these singers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012?
Bobby Bare
Bobby Bare
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Jimmy Dean
Jimmy Dean
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
In July 2010, which country music star got married to her ice hockey playing fiancé Mike Fisher?
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler
Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Where does Trace Adkins music video ‘Honky Tonk Badonkadonk’ take place?
A Farm
A Farm
A Jail
A Jail
A Golf Course
A Golf Course
A Club Scene
A Club Scene
Carole Underwood, mother of singer Carrie Underwood, is retired from what profession?
Receptionist
Receptionist
School Teacher
School Teacher
Farmer
Farmer
Nurse
Nurse
Which former Beatle had a hit duet with Buck Owens?
George Harrison
George Harrison
John Lennon
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr
Today Is Your Day was a 2011 hit song for which artist?
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Faith Hill
Faith Hill
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Shania Twain
Shania Twain
In what country did Keith Urban release an album in before he came to the US?
Australia
Australia
China
China
Germany
Germany
England
England
In 2009 MTV VMA, Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video was interrupted by who?
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Kanye West
Kanye West
Kenny Rodgers
Kenny Rodgers
What was the name of Johnny Cash’s band?
The Tennessee Four
The Tennessee Four
The Tennessee Five
The Tennessee Five
The Tennessee Two
The Tennessee Two
The Tennessee Three
The Tennessee Three
Which one of Taylor Swift’s songs won two Grammy awards in 2012?
Loving You
Loving You
Hear Me
Hear Me
Speak Now
Speak Now
Mean
Mean
Outside of the United States, which country has the largest country music fan and artist base?
Australia
Australia
Mexico
Mexico
The UK
The UK
Canada
Canada
In what year did Kenny Chesney win his first CMA awards?
2013
2013
2005
2005
2004
2004
2009
2009
In what year did Kenny Rodgers first win a Grammy Award?
1977
1977
1987
1987
1957
1957
1997
1997
Which Keith Urban album topped the US’s Billboard Country Albums chart in 2004?
Get Closer
Get Closer
Who Needs Pictures
Who Needs Pictures
Be Here
Be Here
Golden Road
Golden Road
Which multi-platinum artist was named Artist of the Decade for the 1980s by the Academy of Country Music?
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Alabama
Alabama
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn
Which band did Garth Brooks perform with on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’?
Kiss
Kiss
Queen
Queen
Coldplay
Coldplay
Kings Of Leon
Kings Of Leon
Which artist’s album was the best selling country music title of all time?
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Keith Urban
Keith Urban
John Mayer
John Mayer
The Dixie Chicks originally formed in which year?
1987
1987
1971
1971
1988
1988
1989
1989
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