2010s Country Music Trivia

1. The second Number One of 2010 is "Southern Voice" by Tim McGraw. It reached Number One on January 30th. Which movie, in which McGraw co-stars, plays the song over its closing credits and features it on its soundtrack?

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2010, Vol. 1

Answer: The Blind Side

McGraw co-stars with Oscar winner Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side" as Sean Tuohy, Bullock's character's husband. The movie is based on the true story of Michael Oher. McGraw released "Southern Voice" as the title single from his album of the same name. It was written by Bob DiPiero and Tom Douglas. The song was Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for one week. It reached 49th on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 58th on the Canadian Hot 100. It was Tim's 22nd Number One.

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: Gretchen Wilson

This was Wilson's first release on her own Redneck Records after parting ways with Sony Music. The album would produce the top-20 (Billboard US Hot Country Songs) single "Work Hard, Play Harder."

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2011, vol. 1

Answer: Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson joined Aldean for the duet "Don't You Wanna Stay?". It was released as the second single from his album "My Kinda Party". It was also included on the Deluxe Edition of Clarkson's "Stronger" album. It was written by Andy Gibson, Paul Jenkins and Jason Sellers. It topped the US Hot Country Songs chart on March 12 and stayed there for three weeks. It was Aldean's fifth Number One and Clarkson's first on the Country chart. It also had great crossover success reaching number three on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, number nine on the US Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart, number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 35 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified double Platinum by the RIAA and was nominated for a Grammy.

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: Brad Paisley

The second single from Jason Aldean's album, "Night Train," "The Only Way I Know" went on to top the US Country Airplay chart.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2010, Vol. 3

Answer: Easton Corbin

Easton Corbin released "Roll With It" as a single from his self-titled debut album. It was written by David Lee, Tony Lane, and Johnny Park. It reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Oct. 30th. It reached number 55 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 88 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was Corbin's second consecutive Number One.

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: Chase Rice

"Ignite The Night" was Rice's debut album and was released in the United States on August 19, 2014 via Columbia Nashville in conjunction with his own Dack Janiels label. The album's lead single, "Ready Set Roll," made it to number five on both Billboard's US Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. Rice co-wrote Florida Georgia Line's 2012 smash single "Cruise." Rice was a contestant on CBS's reality television program, "Survivor: Nicaragua," finishing in second place.

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: Billy Gilman

Gilman released a video online in which he announced that he is not ashamed of being a gay male or a gay country artist, but was afraid of the impact his sexuality would have on his career.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2011, vol. 1

Answer: Knee Deep

"Knee Deep" was not one of Blake's songs but belongs to the Zac Brown Band. Shelton had a banner year in 2011. "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking" reached Number One on the US Hot Country Songs chart on March 5. It was written by Earl Bud Lee and John Wayne Wiggins. It was the second Number One from the album "All About Tonight". The song was originally recorded by Joe Nichols on his album "Real Things" but was never released by him as a single. "Honey Bee" reached Number One on the US Hot Country Songs chart on June 25 and stayed there for four weeks. It was a crossover hit, reaching number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 28 on the Canadian Hot 100. It has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA and was nominated for a Grammy. It was written by Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip. It was the lead-off single from the album "Red River Blue". "God Gave Me You" reached Number One on the US Hot Country Songs chart on Oct. 29 and stayed there for three weeks. It was also a crossover hit, reaching number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 29 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and number 38 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It was written by American contemporary Christian music singer Dave Barnes, who originally recorded it in 2010. Blake covered the song because it was what inspired him to propose to Miranda Lambert when he heard it on a Christian radio station.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2011, vol. 1

Answer: Billy Currington

Billy Currington released "Let Me Down Easy" as the second single from the album "Enjoy Yourself". It was written by Mark Nesler, Jennifer Hanson, and Marty Dodson. It reached Number One on the US Hot Country Songs chart on April 2. It also reached number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was Currington's sixth Number One on the Country chart and the second from that album. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA.

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: Mindy McCready

McCready died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on February 17, 2013 on the front porch of her Arkansas home. She fatally shot her dog before committing suicide. She was 37 at the time of her death.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2010, Vol. 3

Answer: The Band Perry

The Band Perry released "If I Die Young" as the lead-off single from their self-titled debut album. It was written by band member Kimberly Perry. It reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Dec. 4th. It reached number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 48 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was obviously their first Number One. It was certified Gold by the RIAA.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2010, Vol. 2

Answer: Free

The Zac Brown Band released "Free" as a single from their album "The Foundation". It was written by Zac Brown. It reached Number One on Aug. 21st on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 59 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was the fourth Number One for the group and the fourth Number One from their debut album. They are the first group to accomplish such a feat since Brooks and Dunn did it with "Brand New Man".

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum was presented with the award February 13, 2011. Dierks Bentley's "Up on the Ridge" was also nominated.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2011, vol. 1

Answer: Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney released "Somewhere with You" as the second single from his album "Hemingway's Whiskey". It was written by Shane McAnally and J.T. Harding. It reached Number One on the US Hot Country Songs chart on Jan. 29 and stayed there for three weeks. It was Chesney's 16th Number One on that chart. It also reached Number 15 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 52 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

From Quiz 2010 - 2014 in Country Music

Answer: Cole Swindell

Swindell achieved the feat with his debut single, "Chillin' It," which he co-wrote with Shane Minor. Originally released without the help of a record label, it began getting airplay on its own and caught the attention of Warner Brothers Nashville, who took over promotion of the single and signed Swindell to a record contract. Although it was released in August of 2013 it did not reach number one on the US Country Airplay chart until March 1, 2014.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2010, Vol. 3

Answer: Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now"

Lady Antebellum's album "Need You Now" spent 29 weeks atop the 2010 US Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It also topped the 2010 US Billboard 200 chart for three nonconsecutive weeks. Taylor Swift had two different albums top the Country Albums chart for six weeks each, "Fearless" and "Speak Now", but neither came close to what "Need You Now" accomplished. "Need You Now" was also a huge crossover success. Here is the chart information: Number/Chart 1 - US Billboard Top Country Albums 1 - US Billboard 200 Albums 1 - Canadian Top Country Albums 1 - Canadian Albums 1 - New Zealand Albums 1 - South African Albums 4 - Dutch Albums 8 - UK Albums 10 - Swiss Albums 11 - Irish Albums 12 - Australian Albums 19 - French Albums 21 - Swedish Albums 37 - Greek Albums The album was certified triple platinum in the US, double platinum in Canada, and Gold in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. On the year-end charts it was Number One on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number three on the US Billboard 200 chart.

From Quiz Top Country Hits of 2010, Vol. 2

Answer: Billy Currington

Billy Currington released "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer" as a single from his album "Enjoy Yourself". It was written by Troy Jones. The song reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on Sept. 8th. It reached number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 50 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was Billy's fifth Number One and second of 2010.

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