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Quiz about Birth Names of Famous Singers

Birth Names of Famous Singers Trivia Quiz

See how many of these vocal artists you can identify by their birth names. I'll give you the birth name and a little something about the artist and you guess the stage name.

A multiple-choice quiz by nmerr. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nmerr

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,922

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This American pop singer was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson in 1984. On October 23, 2010 she married British comedian Russell Brand. By what name do her fans know her? Hint

Kate Hudson

Alanis Morissette

Lily Allen

Katy Perry

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Question 2 of 10

2. Her given name is Destiny Hope but fans know her by her childhood nickname, a shortened version of Smiley. She is best known for her role as Hannah Montana. Who is this young singer/actress? Hint

Miley Cyrus

Selena Gomez

Hilary Duff

Christina Bell

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Question 3 of 10

3. This country singer/songwriter started out as Eileen Regina Edwards in Ontario, Canada. She first gained success in 1995 with her album "The Woman In Me". She now goes by another name. What is it? Hint

Sara Evans

Jewel

Shania Twain

Shelby Lynn

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Question 4 of 10

4. This R&B singer was born Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. He took his stage name from Keanu Reeves' character in the film "The Matrix". Who is this successful recording artist? Hint

Lil Wayne

Ne-Yo

Mario

50 Cent

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Question 5 of 10

5. As if being married to Beyonce Knowles weren't enough, this rapper, born Shawn Corey Carter, is a wealthy and successful entrepreneur. What is his stage name? Hint

Babyface

Ja Rule

Chingy

Jay-Z

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Question 6 of 10

6. Born James Todd Smith, this rapper and actor is originally from New York City. His childhood was difficult and, like many vocal artists with early adversities, he turned to music, specifically hip-hop, as a way to cope. His trademark is wearing hats. What is the stage name of this talented rapper? Hint

Busta Rhymes

LL Cool J

Ice Cube

Snoop Dog

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Question 7 of 10

7. This young R&B singer from Barbados was born Robyn Fenty. If that name doesn't ring a bell, she is more famously known by her middle name. What is it? Hint

Rihanna

Ciara

Aaliyah

Monica

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Question 8 of 10

8. She is a chart topping country singer married to another successful country singer. She was born Audrey Faith Perry but goes by another name these days. Who is this country songbird? Hint

Kathy Mattea

Faith Hill

Sara Evans

Gretchen Wilson

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Question 9 of 10

9. He was born James Hillier Blount in Wiltshire, England in 1974. He recorded the hit song "You're Beautiful" which he co-wrote for his debut album "Back to Bedlam". He goes by what stage name? Hint

James Lauter

James Hill

James Bolton

James Blunt

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Question 10 of 10

10. The name Patricia Mae Andrzejewski may not sound familiar to you but could you guess her stage name if I mention her hits "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love is a Battlefield?" Hint

Joan Jett

Pat Benatar

Grace Slick

Kim Carnes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This American pop singer was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson in 1984. On October 23, 2010 she married British comedian Russell Brand. By what name do her fans know her?

Answer: Katy Perry

A daughter of two pastors, Katy Perry changed her name to distance herself from her Christian gospel roots. As a child growing up in southern California, she participated in her parents' ministry and studied gospel music. Nowadays, her fans know that Katy has definitely left her conventional roots behind.

2. Her given name is Destiny Hope but fans know her by her childhood nickname, a shortened version of Smiley. She is best known for her role as Hannah Montana. Who is this young singer/actress?

Answer: Miley Cyrus

Miley released her first solo album, "Breakout", in 2008. She provided the voice for Penny in the animated movie "Bolt" and starred in the 2010 drama "The Last Song" based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks.

Answer: Shania Twain

Shania took he stepfather's last name of Twain and started her professional career as Eileen Twain. She changed it to Shania when she landed her first record deal. Her step-father was an Ojibwa native and the name Shania means "I'm on my way" in Ojibwa.

4. This R&B singer was born Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. He took his stage name from Keanu Reeves' character in the film "The Matrix". Who is this successful recording artist?

Answer: Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo was born into a family of musicians in Arkansas. His stage-name is an altered version of the character Neo in "The Matrix". In 2006 he released his debut album "In My Own Words". He has written songs for other recording artists such as Mario, Mary J. Blige, and Teedra Moses.

5. As if being married to Beyonce Knowles weren't enough, this rapper, born Shawn Corey Carter, is a wealthy and successful entrepreneur. What is his stage name?

Answer: Jay-Z

Jay-Z was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. As a boy he was known in his neighborhood as Jazzy which later morphed into Jay-Z. Influenced by soul artists such as Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway, Jay-Z is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and has developed a line of clothing called Rocawear.

Answer: LL Cool J

LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James", a nickname he acquired in high school. As a rapper, he is considered to be one of the best. As an actor, he had a small role in the movie "Wildcats" and graduated to a starring role in the film "Any Given Sunday". He married in 1995 and is the father of four.

7. This young R&B singer from Barbados was born Robyn Fenty. If that name doesn't ring a bell, she is more famously known by her middle name. What is it?

Answer: Rihanna

Rihanna moved to the U.S. when she was 16 for the purpose of becoming a recording artist. She auditioned for Jay-Z, who was head of Def Jam Recordings at that time. He signed her to his record label and the rest, as they say, is history. Her 2005 debut album was entitled "Music of the Sun" and reached top ten of the Billboard 200 charts. Rihanna has received several Grammy Awards as well as numerous nominations.

8. She is a chart topping country singer married to another successful country singer. She was born Audrey Faith Perry but goes by another name these days. Who is this country songbird?

Answer: Faith Hill

Faith Hill is known mostly for her country songs but has crossed over into the pop genre. She recorded the song "Where Are You Christmas" from the 2000 film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and in 2001 recorded "There You'll Be" from the soundtrack of the film "Pearl Harbor".

9. He was born James Hillier Blount in Wiltshire, England in 1974. He recorded the hit song "You're Beautiful" which he co-wrote for his debut album "Back to Bedlam". He goes by what stage name?

Answer: James Blunt

Blunt's musical style is a mixture of rock, pop, and folk. He plays piano and guitar in addition to vocals. Interestingly, the Blount family has a long history of military service. James' father was a Colonel in the British Army Air Corps. James himself was an officer in the Life Guards, a regiment of the British Army, and served in Kosovo during the 1999 conflict.

10. The name Patricia Mae Andrzejewski may not sound familiar to you but could you guess her stage name if I mention her hits "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love is a Battlefield?"

Answer: Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar won four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Rock Performance from 1980 to 1983, for her second album "Crimes of Passion". She was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

Source: Author nmerr

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