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Australian Country Music #2 Trivia Quiz

I hope you enjoy my second Australian Country Music quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by muffy19. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
muffy19

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
189

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the Australian Country Music artist who sings "Little Bit Crazy " and "Keep Breathing". Hint

Kasey Chambers

Dianna Corcoran

Sara Storer

Catherine Britt

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Australian Country Music artist released her debut (full length) CD titled "Tailwind" in 2009? Hint

Harmony James

Amber Lawrence

Jasmine Rae

Kirsty Lee Akers

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2009, an Australian Country Music artist not only appeared on the TV series "Dancing With The Stars", but also won the series. What is this artist's name? Hint

Adam Brand

Adam Harvey

Amber Lawrence

Troy Cassar-Daley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Australian Country Music performers were affected by the tragic fires on Feb 7th 2009, in Kinglake, Victoria, because they lived there? Hint

Lee and Tania Kernaghan

The Sunny Cowgirls ( Sophie and Celeste Clabburn)

Carter and Carter (David and Merelyn Carter)

The McClymonts (Brooke, Samantha and Mollie)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tamworth, N.S.W. is renowned for being the Australian Capital of Country Music. In what year was the first official Country Music Festival? Hint

1973

1970

1968

1972

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Australian Country Music artist released a duets CD of well known cover versions in 2009? Hint

Troy Cassar-Daley

Shane Nicholson

Adam Harvey

Felicity Urquhart

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Country Music Artist celebrated 40 years in the Country Music industry in 2010? Hint

Graham Rodger

Joy McKean

Chad Morgan

John Williamson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Australian Country Music had their song selected as the theme song for a charity's national awareness day in 2009? Hint

Amber Lawrence - "You Saved Me"

Troy Cassar-Daley - "Big Big Love"

Melinda Schneider - "Courageous"

Harmony James - "Precious Little"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Country Music Festival had to be cancelled in 2009 because of the surrounding fires? Hint

Whittlesea Country Music Festival

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Gympie Muster

Central Coast Country Music Festival

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Question 10 of 10

10. What country town does Troy Cassar Daley originally come from? Hint

Gosford, N.S.W.

Goulburn, N.S.W.

Gympie, Queensland

Grafton, N.S.W.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the Australian Country Music artist who sings "Little Bit Crazy " and "Keep Breathing".

Answer: Dianna Corcoran

Dianna Corcoran was born and raised in Parkes, New South Wales. She is a self taught singer/songwriter and released her debut CD in 2003. In 2007 Dianna travelled to the Middle East and Solomon Islands to entertain the troops. In January 2010 Dianna released her fourth CD at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

2. Which Australian Country Music artist released her debut (full length) CD titled "Tailwind" in 2009?

Answer: Harmony James

Harmony was born in Victoria, Australia, and is one of twelve children.
In 2007 Harmony released a four track EP, which got fantastic wraps, and in 2009 released her debut CD "Tailwind".

3. In 2009, an Australian Country Music artist not only appeared on the TV series "Dancing With The Stars", but also won the series. What is this artist's name?

Answer: Adam Brand

In 2009 Adam won the Male Artist of the year at the Australian Country Music Awards in Tamworth and also released his CD titled "Hell Of A Ride".

4. Which Australian Country Music performers were affected by the tragic fires on Feb 7th 2009, in Kinglake, Victoria, because they lived there?

Answer: Carter and Carter (David and Merelyn Carter)

Carter and Carter own a property in Kinglake, Victoria. On Feb 7th 2009 the fires caused severe damage to their property but they managed to save their animals and home. They fought spotfires for 25 days after that tragic Saturday.

5. Tamworth, N.S.W. is renowned for being the Australian Capital of Country Music. In what year was the first official Country Music Festival?

Answer: 1973

It is recognized that the first official festival was in 1973 when the first Country Music Awards were staged by radio station 2TM. However, in 1968, a then small group were staging a country music quest on the January long weekend; this group is now known as the Capital Country Music Association.

6. Which Australian Country Music artist released a duets CD of well known cover versions in 2009?

Answer: Adam Harvey

Adam Harvey released a CD called "Both Sides Now" in 2009, a duets CD of well known cover versions featuring Wendy Matthews, John Williamson, Guy Sebastian, Leo Sayer, Kasey Chambers and many others.

7. Which Country Music Artist celebrated 40 years in the Country Music industry in 2010?

Answer: John Williamson

In 2010 John Williamson celebrated 40 years in the country music industry. His first hit "Old Man Emu" was released in 1970 and went gold. To date, John has released in excess of 30 albums/CDs, most of which are still available today.

8. Which Australian Country Music had their song selected as the theme song for a charity's national awareness day in 2009?

Answer: Melinda Schneider - "Courageous"

Melinda was honoured that "Courageous" was selected by National Breast Cancer Foundation as the official theme song for Pink Ribbon Day (Monday October 26 2009). Melinda won her sixth Golden Guitar for the duet "Still Here", with Paul Kelly.

9. Which Country Music Festival had to be cancelled in 2009 because of the surrounding fires?

Answer: Whittlesea Country Music Festival

Whilst Whittlesea was spared from the fires in 2009, surrounding communities were not so lucky. 173 people lost their lives in the tragic Black Saturday fires.

10. What country town does Troy Cassar Daley originally come from?

Answer: Grafton, N.S.W.

Troy grew up in Grafton N.S.W. Troy is happily married to Brisbane radio personality Laurel Edwards and is father of two children.

At the 2010 Australian Country Music Awards, Troy took home a total of six Golden Guitars: APRA song of the year- "Big Big Love", Vocal Collaboration of the year- "Ain't Gonna Change For You", Heritage song of the year- "Chasin' Rodeo", Album of the year- "I Love This Place", Male Artist of the year, Single of the year- "Big Big Love".

Source: Author muffy19

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