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Quiz about Wilkinsons Canadas First Family of Country

Wilkinsons: Canada's First Family of Country Quiz

The Wilkinsons are one of the most accomplished groups in Canadian country music. This quiz is based on their phenomenal career.

A multiple-choice quiz by Paul's Girl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
Paul's Girl

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,399

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 15

1. Who are the three members of the Wilkinsons? Hint

Steve, Chris and Tyler

Steve, Amanda and Chris

Amanda, Tyler and Kiaya

Steve, Amanda and Tyler

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where is the group from? Hint

Trenton, Ontario, Canada

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the first song Steve ever learned? Hint

Jailhouse Rock

Thank God I'm a Country Boy

500 Miles

Ring of Fire

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Question 4 of 15

4. How tall is Amanda? Hint

5'7"

5'5"

5'1"

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Question 5 of 15

5. When is Tyler's birthday Hint

April 30, 1985

April 30, 1984

April 27, 1984

March 27, 1984

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Question 6 of 15

6. After being in Nashville for only two weeks, the Wilkinsons did an informal showcase. How many record labels were bidding for a contract with the Wilkinsons? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. What song off the group's debut album "Nothing but Love" was nominated for a Grammy? Hint

Fly (the Angel Song)

One Faithful Heart

Boy oh Boy

26 Cents

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Question 8 of 15

8. How many Canadian Country Music Awards did the Wilkinsons win in 1999? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. How many CCMA's did the Wilkinsons win in 2000? Hint

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Question 10 of 15

10. What category did the Wilkinsons win in at the 2001 CCMA's? Hint

Group or Duo of the Year

Single of the Year

Album of the Year

SOCAN Song of the Year

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Question 11 of 15

11. What year did the Wilkinsons win a Juno for Best Country Group or Duo? Hint

2002

1999

2001

2000

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who did the Wilkinsons open for in 2000? Hint

no one, they were the headliners

The Rankins

Paul Brandt

Terri Clark

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Question 13 of 15

13. What song from their debut album "Nothing But Love" did the Wilkinsons re-record on their 2004 release "Highway"? Hint

26 Cents

Nothing but Love (Standing in the Way)

Williamstown

Yodelin' Blues

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of the song the Wilkinsons performed at the CCMA's but was never released? Hint

Paper Doll

1999

I Wanna Be That Girl

The Word

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Question 15 of 15

15. Finish this quote: "We were able to record this project without the _______
_______ of the past". Hint

un-fair treatment

red tape

creative handcuffs

label nonsense

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who are the three members of the Wilkinsons?

Answer: Steve, Amanda and Tyler

Steve has been singing with two of his children Amanda and Tyler since they were young. Steve and Amanda first played together at Amanda's grandparent's anniversary party when she was just 3 years old.

2. Where is the group from?

Answer: Trenton, Ontario, Canada

Steve,Amanda and Tyler were born in Belleville but the family moved to Trenton where the children were raised. They moved from Trenton to Nashville in 1997.

3. What was the first song Steve ever learned?

Answer: 500 Miles

Steve has said he was influenced by everyone from Johnny Cash to James Taylor. His songwriting really reflects his eclectic taste in music.

4. How tall is Amanda?

Answer: 5'1"

The song "Little Girl" from the album "Highway" was written by Steve, Amanda and Rob Crosby and is obviously a tribute to little Amanda having "big dreams" and "grand schemes".

5. When is Tyler's birthday

Answer: April 30, 1984

Tyler turned 20 years old on April 30, 2004, three days after me :)

6. After being in Nashville for only two weeks, the Wilkinsons did an informal showcase. How many record labels were bidding for a contract with the Wilkinsons?

Answer: 7

The first label that called the Wilkinsons was Giant Records. That was the label they decided to sign with.

7. What song off the group's debut album "Nothing but Love" was nominated for a Grammy?

Answer: 26 Cents

The Wilks were nominated for Best Country Performence by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1999 for the song "26 Cents".

8. How many Canadian Country Music Awards did the Wilkinsons win in 1999?

Answer: 5

The Wilks won for Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, Wrangler Rising Star Award, Album of the Year for "Nothing but Love", Single of the Year for "26 Cents", and SOCAN Song of the Year for "26 Cents".

9. How many CCMA's did the Wilkinsons win in 2000?

Answer: 4

The Wilks won for Single of the Year for "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend", Album of the Year for "Here and Now", Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, and the Chevy Fan's Choice Award.

10. What category did the Wilkinsons win in at the 2001 CCMA's?

Answer: Group or Duo of the Year

The Wilkinsons hadn't released an album in time for the 2001 CCMA's so they were only eligible for Group or Duo of the Year. They did release an album in 2001 called "Shine". This album was withdrawn soon after and, unfortunately, was never re-released. Recently, a limited number have been put on sale on the group's website www.wilkinsonsonline.com.

11. What year did the Wilkinsons win a Juno for Best Country Group or Duo?

Answer: 2001

The group has been nominated several times over the last few years. Canadians obviously support their home-grown talent.

12. Who did the Wilkinsons open for in 2000?

Answer: Paul Brandt

The Wilkinsons toured with Paul Brandt on his 2000 tour across Canada. The two bands frequently pulled pranks on each other during the tour, entertaining both the audiences and each other.

13. What song from their debut album "Nothing But Love" did the Wilkinsons re-record on their 2004 release "Highway"?

Answer: Williamstown

"Williamstown" is a wonderful song and is a perfect example of the group's growth through the years. Although it is the same song, the maturity in the vocals and the musicianship is very clear.

14. What is the name of the song the Wilkinsons performed at the CCMA's but was never released?

Answer: Paper Doll

"Paper Doll" is a great song. As a result of disputes with their record label at the time, BNA, the album "Paper Doll" is recorded on was never released.

15. Finish this quote: "We were able to record this project without the _______ _______ of the past".

Answer: creative handcuffs

This is something I also heard Steve say in an interview on CMT. The Wilkinsons seem much happier now and very proud of their new album "Highway". They should, it's a great album!

Source: Author Paul's Girl

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