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Country Music Ho-Down Trivia Quiz

Another Country Music Quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ken1260. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ken1260

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3904

Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (7/10), DeepHistory (10/10), Guest 96 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the profession of Tim McGraw's Father? Hint

General in the Army

Musician

Professional Baseball Player

Doctor

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Artist has had the most Top 40 Country Hits? Hint

Merle Haggard

Johnny Cash

George Jones

Conway Twitty

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following has NEVER had a Top 40 Country Hit? Hint

Tom Petty

Eric Clapton

Bob Seger

Lionel Richie

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song was Reba McEntire singing when she was discovered? Hint

Sweet Dreams

The Hokey Pokey

Crazy

The National Anthem

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Known as 'The King of Western Swing'? Hint

Bob Wills

Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel

George Strait

Garth Brooks

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Question 6 of 10

6. What artist was shot 4 times in an attempted robbery in Nashville in 1991? Hint

Sammy Kershaw.

Randy Travis

Tracy Lawrence

Travis Tritt

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Rock Band was Vince Gill asked to join? Hint

Electric Light Orchestra

UB40

Dire Straits

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Song features the line 'The World must be flat, cause when people leave town they never come back'? Hint

The River

The Whiskey ain't Working

The Road goes on Forever

Small Town Saturday Night

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Question 9 of 10

9. What song is said to be 'The Perfect Country Western Song' in it's lyrics? Hint

Friends in Low Places

He Stopped Loving Her Today

I Think I'll just stay here and drink

You Never Even Call Me by my Name

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Dolly Parton's First Top 40 Country Hit? Hint

Dumb Blonde

Coat of many Colors

Jolene

Here you Come Again

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2025 : Guest 204: 7/10
Apr 03 2025 : DeepHistory: 10/10
Mar 27 2025 : Guest 96: 5/10
Mar 21 2025 : Kristine1972: 7/10
Mar 19 2025 : Guest 69: 8/10
Mar 11 2025 : Guest 67: 7/10
Mar 08 2025 : KaraokeSteve: 9/10
Mar 07 2025 : Guest 50: 5/10
Mar 02 2025 : Guest 184: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the profession of Tim McGraw's Father?

Answer: Professional Baseball Player

His father was Tug McGraw who played for the New York Mets.

2. What Artist has had the most Top 40 Country Hits?

Answer: George Jones

George Jones has had 142 Top 40 hit and still adding to that number.

3. Which of the following has NEVER had a Top 40 Country Hit?

Answer: Tom Petty

Tom Petty has written a couple of Country hit but has never hit the charts as a artist. Bob Seger hit with Shame on the Moon, Eric Clapton hit with Lay Down Sally, Lionel Richie hit with Stuck on you and Deep River Woman (with Alabama).

4. What song was Reba McEntire singing when she was discovered?

Answer: The National Anthem

She was discovered singing the National Anthem at a Rodeo in Oklahoma by Red Steagall.

5. Who is Known as 'The King of Western Swing'?

Answer: Bob Wills

If you are interested in Western Swing, you need to get the 2 tribute album by Asleep at the Wheel honoring Bob Wills.

6. What artist was shot 4 times in an attempted robbery in Nashville in 1991?

Answer: Tracy Lawrence

7. What Rock Band was Vince Gill asked to join?

Answer: Dire Straits

Mark Knopfler asked Vince to join the band to play guitar but Vince declined because he wanted to give his solo career a chance to take off.

8. What Song features the line 'The World must be flat, cause when people leave town they never come back'?

Answer: Small Town Saturday Night

Small Town Saturday Night by Hal Ketchum.

9. What song is said to be 'The Perfect Country Western Song' in it's lyrics?

Answer: You Never Even Call Me by my Name

By David Allen Coe.

10. What was Dolly Parton's First Top 40 Country Hit?

Answer: Dumb Blonde

And after 89 more hits, nobody is calling her a dumb blonde anymore.

Source: Author Ken1260

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