Women Who Play Well With Others Quiz

Answer: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has been involved in music almost her entire life. She got her first guitar when she was eight years old, performed on local radio and television programs when she was ten, and appeared on the Grand Ole Opry when she was thirteen. She said of her experience, "It was a thrill beyond compare".

Then added, "I got an encore. I know it wasn't because I was good, it was because I was little".

Answer: Diana Ross

Diana has proven that she can act as well. She earned an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the movie "Lady Sings the Blues" in 1972. She has also acted in other films such as "Mahogany" and "The Wiz".

Answer: Belinda Carlisle

Belinda was born on August 17, 1958, in Hollywood, California. She released her first solo album in 1986 entitled "Belinda". Her music has been featured in movies such as "Mannequin" and "Two If by Sea".

Answer: Fergie

Stacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson was born on March 27, 1975, in Hacienda Heights, California. Her nickname tends to make people think of Sarah, Duchess of York, commonly referred to as "Fergie". Thus, her first solo album was fittingly titled, "The Dutchess".

Answer: Gwen Stefani

Gwen's brother, Eric, formed the band No Doubt in 1986. She joined as a backup vocalist, but ended up as the lead after the original lead singer committed suicide. Gwen has also been featured with some other artists such as Maroon 5, Eve, and Eminem.

Answer: Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd was born Christina Claire Ciminella on May 30, 1963. She and her mother, Naomi, changed their surname to Naomi's maiden name, Judd, and started their country duo, The Judds, in 1983. Wynonna had to go solo in 1991 after her mother was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Her first solo album "Wynonna" was released in 1992 and became a multi-platinum success.

Answer: Barbra Streisand

Barbra went to Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. Neil Diamond was one of her classmates and they sang in the choir together. Their duet of "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" was not originally planned. He wrote and recorded the song in 1977. Barbra recorded a cover version of it a year later.

A radio DJ in Kentucky mashed the songs together and it became a media hit. They then released an official recording of the pair singing the song together in October, 1978.

Answer: Cher

Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946. Cher admits she has a horrible case of stage fright. Despite this, she has been able to perform in front of large audiences without letting her nervousness show. She also went into acting, appearing in movies like "Mask" and "Silkwood". She earned an Academy Award for her performance in "Moonstruck".

Answer: Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in 1981. Her first name is actually a tribute to her mother's maiden name, Beyincé. She was in the movie "Dreamgirls", where her role was loosely based on Diana Ross. She received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for the Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. She did not win, but she gained great reviews for that performance.

Answer: Lady Gaga

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga met in 2011 at the Robin Hood Foundation gala after she performed "Orange Colored Sky". Mr. Bennett was so impressed that he asked her to record a song with him for his upcoming album "Duets II". They then decided they wanted to create an entire album together as well. That album, "Cheek to Cheek", won a Grammy for the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.