WorksheetsHPM Country Music History Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In what year did Fiddlin' John Carson record "The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane"? (Country)
1923
1925
1927
1930
What did Gene Autry become known as in 1930? (Country)
The first "singing cowboy"
A honky-tonk pioneer
A rockabilly artist
A pop country star
Which artist recorded "Walking the Floor Over You" in 1941? (Country)
Ernest Tubb
Bob Wills
Hank Williams
Kitty Wells
Which song launched Hank Williams to stardom in 1949? (Country)
"Lovesick Blues"
"Walking the Floor Over You"
"At Folsom Prison"
"Okie from Muskogee"
Which song by Patsy Cline bridged country and pop audiences in 1957? (Country)
"Walkin' After Midnight"
"Here You Come Again"
"Shotgun Willie"
"Urban Cowboy"
What emerged in 1961, blending country with pop elements? (Country)
The Nashville Sound
Outlaw country
Honky-tonk
Country rock
Which live album by Johnny Cash was released in 1968? (Country)
At Folsom Prison
Honky Tonk Heroes
Urban Cowboy
Lovesick Blues
Which two artists defined outlaw country in 1973? (Country)
Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings
Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard
Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris
Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline
What did the film "Urban Cowboy" popularize in 1980? (Country)
Country music in mainstream culture
Western swing
Outlaw country
Rockabilly
What is the title of Shania Twain's album that blends pop and country, achieving massive success? (Country)
The Woman in Me
Fearless
Traveller
Star-Crossed
Whose cover of "Hurt" received critical acclaim in 2002 for its raw emotion? (Country)
Johnny Cash
Carrie Underwood
Chris Stapleton
Kacey Musgraves
Which artist's song "Old Town Road" merges country with rap, sparking cultural debate? (Country)
Lil Nas X
Chris Stapleton
Brooks & Dunn
Kacey Musgraves
Who won the CMA Entertainer of the Year in 2023, representing modern country's evolution? (Country)
Lainey Wilson
Mickey Guyton
Chris Stapleton
Brooks & Dunn
Which key element of country culture often focuses on love, hardship, and rural life? (Country)
Storytelling
Fashion
Community
Instruments
What are considered staples of country style in terms of fashion? (Country)
Cowboy boots, hats, and denim
Suits and ties
Dresses and heels
Sandals and shorts
