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Quiz about Everything About Melissa Etheridge

Everything About Melissa Etheridge Quiz

I didn't see very many Melissa quizzes so I had to make one. This quiz will be about Melissa's personal life and her career. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by david079. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
david079

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,716

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
290

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Melissa's birth date? Hint

26 November 1974

18 December 1963

24 August 1964

29 May 1961

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Question 2 of 10

2. Melissa's debut album went multi-platinum.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Melissa's second album? Hint

Never Enough

Breakdown

The Awakening

Brave And Crazy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of Melissa's music videos did Juliette Lewis appear in? Hint

Refugee

Nowhere to Go

I Wanna Be In Love

Come To My Window

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Melissa perform a Janis Joplin tribute with at the 2005 Grammy Awards? Hint

P!nk

Shakira

Christina Aguilera

Joss Stone

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Question 6 of 10

6. What album did the song, "I Want to Come Over", originally appear on? Hint

Breakdown

Your Little Secret

Skin

Yes I Am

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Melissa's life partner from 1988-2002? Hint

Alexandra Hedison

Tammy Lynn Michaels

Julie Cypher

Ellen DeGeneres

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Question 8 of 10

8. For what song did Melissa receive an Academy Award in 2006? Hint

I Want To Come Over

I Run For Life

I Need To Wake Up

Christmas In America

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Question 9 of 10

9. Melissa appeared on the sitcom, "Ellen".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of Melissa's music videos did Jennifer Aniston appear in? Hint

Come to My Window

I Run For Life

I Wanna Be In Love

Scarecrow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Melissa's birth date?

Answer: 29 May 1961

Melissa was born, 29 May 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas. She moved from Kansas to California in 1982 to try her hand at music, the rest is history.

2. Melissa's debut album went multi-platinum.

Answer: True

Melissa's self-titled debut, "Melissa Etheridge", was released originally in 1988. Its standout singles were "Like the Way I Do" and "Bring Me Some Water".

3. What was the name of Melissa's second album?

Answer: Brave And Crazy

Melissa's second album, "Brave and Crazy", was released in September of 1989. The album's three singles were "Let Me Go", "No Souvenirs", and "The Angels".

4. Which of Melissa's music videos did Juliette Lewis appear in?

Answer: Come To My Window

In the video Juliette plays a mental patient. "Come To My Window" was the first song Melissa released after publicly coming out about her sexual orientation.

5. Who did Melissa perform a Janis Joplin tribute with at the 2005 Grammy Awards?

Answer: Joss Stone

Joss performed "Cry Baby" and they performed "Piece Of My Heart" together. Joss was a nominee that night for Best New Artist.

6. What album did the song, "I Want to Come Over", originally appear on?

Answer: Your Little Secret

The album was Melissa's fifth studio album and was released in 1995. The album also contained two other singles, "Your Little Secret" and "Nowhere to Go".

7. Who was Melissa's life partner from 1988-2002?

Answer: Julie Cypher

Melissa dated and lived with Julie Cypher for those 12 years before they drifted apart and announced their separation. Julie was married to actor, Lou Diamond Phillips, before meeting Melissa in 1987.

8. For what song did Melissa receive an Academy Award in 2006?

Answer: I Need To Wake Up

Melissa received the Best Original Song Oscar for "I Need To Wake Up". The song was written and recorded for Al Gore's documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth".

9. Melissa appeared on the sitcom, "Ellen".

Answer: True

She appeared on the infamous "The Puppy Episode" which involved Ellen's character coming to terms with her being a lesbian. The episode also had appearances from Oprah Winfrey, Demi Moore, and Billy Bob Thornton.

10. Which of Melissa's music videos did Jennifer Aniston appear in?

Answer: I Wanna Be In Love

Melissa knew Jennifer through Brad Pitt. Melissa had been a good friend of the couple and sang at their wedding in 2000.

Source: Author david079

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