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Quiz about Country Songs about Country Artists

Country Songs about Country Artists Quiz

Lots of country artists have written songs about other country artists. In some questions, I will ask for the name of the artist singing, in others, I will ask for the name of the artist mentioned in the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by jennika1978. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jennika1978

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Moe Bandy wrote that this legendary country artist "wrote his life." Who was it? Hint

Vernon Dalhart

Hank Williams Sr.

Jimmy Rodgers

George Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gretchen Wilson mentioned that she knew all the words to this female singer's songs. Who is it? Hint

Tanya Tucker

Barbara Mandrell

Kitty Wells

Jessi Colter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Waylon Jennings sang that it didn't matter who was in Austin, this man was "still the king" Do you know who this king was? Hint

Jim Reeves

Elvis Presley

Bob Wills

Hank Williams

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Question 4 of 10

4. Red Steagall sang about Bob Wills and this type of beer keeping his heart alive. Hint

Blue Ribbon

Budweiser

Lone Star Beer

Coors

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hank Williams Junior mentioned these four country music legends in his song "All My Rowdy Friends have Settled Down". Can you name all four? Hint

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones

Waylon Jennings, Charlie Rich, Charlie Pride, Jim Reeves

Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, George Strait

Merle Haggard, George Jones, Faron Young, Jimmy Rogers

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Question 6 of 10

6. This legendary outlaw asked if Hank done it this way. Who asked this question? Hint

Travis Tritt

Willie Nelson

Waylon Jennings

George Strait

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Question 7 of 10

7. Willie Nelson mentions this artist's "train songs" in "Luckenbach, Texas". Do you know who it is? Hint

Jimmy Rodgers

Jerry Jeff Walker

Faron Young

George Jones

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hank Williams Junior never mentions his father in any of his songs.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Think back to "Redneck Woman". Which other two artists does she claim to know the words to all their songs? Hint

Tammy Wynette and Ronnie Milsap

Minnie Pearl and Anne Murray

Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams Junior

Reba McIntire and Keith Whitley

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Question 10 of 10

10. This artist mentioned his own name in his song ________ the Rodeo Clown. Who is this clown? (Actually, he's one of my favorites) Hint

Merle Haggard

Charlie Pride

Randy Travis

Moe Bandy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Moe Bandy wrote that this legendary country artist "wrote his life." Who was it?

Answer: Hank Williams Sr.

There are actually dozens of songs that pay tribute to Hank Williams Senior. This one is one of my favorites. Check out www.song1.com and look up some of the others.

2. Gretchen Wilson mentioned that she knew all the words to this female singer's songs. Who is it?

Answer: Tanya Tucker

Jessi Colter is the widow of a country legend, Waylon Jennings. Her big hit was "I'm Not Lisa."

3. Waylon Jennings sang that it didn't matter who was in Austin, this man was "still the king" Do you know who this king was?

Answer: Bob Wills

Bob Wills is not well known among younger country fans, but they have probably heard his music. It has been remade by the likes of Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson. Some of his most popular songs are "Faded Love" and "Stay all Night". He performed with the Texas Playboys, and passed away in 1975. The Texas Playboys still perform.

4. Red Steagall sang about Bob Wills and this type of beer keeping his heart alive.

Answer: Lone Star Beer

Lone Star Beer was brewed in my home town.

5. Hank Williams Junior mentioned these four country music legends in his song "All My Rowdy Friends have Settled Down". Can you name all four?

Answer: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones

This song is in response to his own song, "All My Rowdy Friends (Are Coming Over Tonight). All four of these artists had serious problems with either drugs or alcohol.

6. This legendary outlaw asked if Hank done it this way. Who asked this question?

Answer: Waylon Jennings

Hank Williams Senior died on New Year's Eve, 1953. in the back of a Cadillac on his way to a performance in Canton, Ohio. He was only 29 years old. His daughter Jett Williams was born five days later.

7. Willie Nelson mentions this artist's "train songs" in "Luckenbach, Texas". Do you know who it is?

Answer: Jerry Jeff Walker

Luckenbach Texas is actually a real town! It's near my beloved home town of San Antonio, Texas. Willie Nelson used to hold a music festival there every year.

8. Hank Williams Junior never mentions his father in any of his songs.

Answer: False

Music runs in the Williams family. Not only is Junior a singer, his son Hank the third is too. Hank Senior's daughter Jett, and granddaughters Hilary and Holly Williams are also professional singers.

9. Think back to "Redneck Woman". Which other two artists does she claim to know the words to all their songs?

Answer: Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams Junior

Hank Senior nicknamed his son Bocephus (which is mentioned in the song) due to his resemblance to a puppet with that name.

10. This artist mentioned his own name in his song ________ the Rodeo Clown. Who is this clown? (Actually, he's one of my favorites)

Answer: Moe Bandy

Moe Bandy's grandfather once worked on the railroads with country music legend Jimmie Rodgers. Moe said his grandfather told him that Jimmie used to play his guitar all the time. I hope you enjoyed my quiz!

Source: Author jennika1978

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