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WorksheetsHistory of County Music
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the 5 pre-20th century influences on later American music genres?
African, Spirituals, Hymns, European Classics, Folk Music
Rap, Hip-hop, Pop, Rock n Roll, Blues
What 2 genres started in the 1900's?
Ragtime, Gospel
Blues, Rock
Pop, Hip-Hop
Disco, Folk
What is the latest created genre of music?
Country
Rock
Blues
Rap
When did Country music begin?
1940
1960
1920
2020
Where did Country music originate?
Nashville
Atlanta
North Carolia
Caruthersville
What was Country music once called?
Rockabilly
Hillbilly
Folk
Blues
Country music comes from a blend of
Rap, Rock, Latin
Classic, Opera, Theater
Folk, Wester, Blues
Name some of the earlier pioneers of Country Music
Rodgers, Autry, Cline, Rogers, Williams, Cash
Brooks, McIntyre, Underwood, Stapleton, McGraw
Kiss, Jackson, Beach Boys, Metallica, Beatles
Who was an earlier pioneer who was also an actor?
Gene Autry
Patsy Cline
Roy Rodgers
Hank Williams
After what year did artists begin to incorporate certain aspects and sounds from other popular genres?
2010
1950
1900
1979
Which artist was famous for his rhythmic yodeling and was nicknamed the "Blue Yodeler"? This person is also the Father of Country music.
Gene Autry
Jimmy Rodgers
Hank Williams
Johnny Cash
Which artist was known as the "Singing Cowboy" and was famous for being on the radio, movies and television?
Jimmy Rodgers
Hank Williams
Gene Autry
Garth Brooks
Which artist was known as the "Hillbilly Shakespeare"?
Gene Autry
Jimmy Rodgers
Hank Williams
Johnny Cash
Which artist is known for his deep voice and rebelliousness and is the only artist who is in the Country Music, Rock n Roll and Gospel Music Hall of Fame?
Johnny Cash
Gene Autry
Jimmy Rodgers
Roy Rodgers
Who and what did Johnny Cash cover as his last hit before he passed away?
Garth Books
The Thunder Rolls
Patsy Cline
Crazy
Nine Inch Nails
Hurt
Elvis
Love Me Tender
Who is the top selling Country artist of all time?
Tim McGraw
Taylor Swift
Garth Brooks
Reba McIntire
Find the lie………,
The country genre is really a culmination of western, folk, cowboy, jazz, gospel, blues and influences.
Jimmy Rodgers is often called the Father of Country Music.
Johnny Cash is often called the Father of Country Music.
Johnny Cash is in the Gospel, Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of fame.
Which state is not one of the top states for Country Music listeners.
Idaho
Virginia
Missouri
Arkansas
What genre is not in the top 5 most popular genres of American Music?
Hip-Hop
Blues
Pop
Rock-n-Roll
