If You Can't Name These Country Singers, Take Off Your Cowboy Boots
- by Laura Martisiute
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Country music is a genre of music that originated in America in the 1920s. It is a pretty distinctive genre which, over the years, has generated dedicated followers worldwide. However, it has always been especially popular in America. Typically the instruments you may hear in country songs may include acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, pianos, electric guitars, and harmonicas among many others.
Over the years some country artists have tried to make their music more widely acceptable by incorporating elements of pop music into their songs. However, a lot of country singers do also stick to traditional country sounds. Of course, country singers don't just have to stick to country songs and quite a few have gone on to experiment with other music genres and traces of these music genres almost always end up showing up in their country songs too.
Country music has been blessed with countless of amazing country artists. Some of the most influential country singers are not longer with us, while are still here and are still performing to this day. The early 2000s have seen a rise in the number of emerging country artists.
So, how big a fan of country music are you? In this quiz, we have included both iconic country artists that are no longer alive or who were popular in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as country artists who began their career relatively recently.
Who Is This Country Music Icon?
Let’s start off easy - this country singer is no longer with us but he is still known as a country music icon so we’re sure that you’ll guess his name correctly! However, while this artist is best remembered for his country music he was not averse to other music genres either, including rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk and even gospel. He is one of the best selling artists of all time and has sold millions and millions of records worldwide.
Who is this country artist?
Another easy question – do you know who this country artist is? We’re sure that even those who are only mildly interested in country music will get this one right. This artist first achieved recognition as a songwriter. However, she quickly realized that there’s no reason why she couldn’t release her own debut album and that is exactly what she did in 1967. This artist was most famous in the 1970's and 1980's however interest in her music was once more reignited in the 2000's.
Who is this American Idol winner?
Do you know who this country artist is? We’re sure that you do! This country artist became famous after she won American Idol in 2005. That same year she released her debut album called 'Some Hearts' which went on to become incredibly successful. Indeed, 'Some Hearts' is the best-selling female solo debut album in country music history and it was for this album that the artist won three Grammy Awards, one of them being Best New Artist. So, do you know who she is?
Who is this King of Country?
You will probably have no trouble guessing this country artist – he is known as the King of Country and is generally recognized as one of the most influential artists of all time. This artist released his first single, called 'Unwound', in 1981 and it immediately went on to become a huge hit. He was certainly busy in the 1980s - he released a number of great albums, seven of which reached number one on country music charts. So, do you know who he is?
Who is this country artist considered the greatest living country artist when he was alive?
This country artist is no longer with us – he died in 2013 – but that doesn’t mean that you won’t know who he is. Back when he was alive this artist was often said to be the greatest living country artist. His first record, called 'No Money in This Deal', was released in 1954 but it wasn’t until 1962 that he released one of his best hits ever called 'She Thinks I Still Care'. However, nowadays his most famous song is 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Do you know who this country artist is?
Who is this country artist who founded the band 'The Strangers'?
This is another country artist that is no longer with us but just like before, there is no reason why you wouldn’t know who he is. He was responsible for creating the country band 'The Strangers' that was known for the Bakersfield sound, a genre of country music. Some of his number one hits include 'I’m a Lonesome Fugitive', 'Branded Man', 'Sing Me Back Home', 'The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde' and 'Mama Tried'. Do you know who he is?
Who is this artist that is nowadays known for her pop music?
You definitely know this artist. Nowadays she’s more into pop music than anything else but back in the day she was pursuing country music. In fact, she moved from Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee at the mere age of 14 in order to start her country music career. She released her debut album in 2006 which ended up at number five on the Billboard2000. Some of her best country songs include 'Teardrops on my Guitar', 'Love Story', 'Tim McGraw', and 'You Belong with Me'.
Who is this country artist who narrowly escaped death in 1959?
This country artist narrowly escaped death in 1959 after he gave up his seat on a plane during a tour with the singers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P “The Big Bopper” Richardson. The day of the plane crash later became known as 'The Day the Music Died'. Having escaped death in 1959 this artist went on to live for many years – he died in 2002 as a result of diabetes. Some of his songs you may recognize include 'Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line', 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man', 'This Time' and 'I’m a Ramblin’ Man'.
Who is this country artist who integrates elements of rock and roll into his music?
This country artist is best known for his innovative idea of integrating elements of the rock and roll music genre into his country songs. This has earned him great success, especially in America. Seven of this artist’s albums went on to receive a diamond status in America, which puts him ahead of the Beatles in this regard. His albums include 'No Fences', 'Sevens', 'Fresh Horses', and 'Gunslinger' among many others and his songs include 'If Tomorrow Never Comes', 'American Honky-Tonk Bar Association', and 'More Than a Memory'.
Who is this country outlaw artist?
Do you recognize this country artist? We’re sure that you do. And if you don’t, we bet that you will when we mention his incredibly successful and influential country albums 'Shotgun Willie' (released in 1973), 'Red Headed Stranger' (released in 1975) and 'Stardust' (released in 1978). In the 1970's this artist began focusing on outlaw country, a genre of country music. This artist is also a great activist and has campaigned for the use bio fuels as well as for the legalization of marijuana.
Who is this country artist whose debut album was called 'Here in the Real World'?
This artist started his country music career in the late 1980’s. He released his debut single called 'Blue Blooded Woman' in 1989 and while it failed to bring him serious fame and recognition, his debut album called 'Here in the Real World', released in 1990 was a success and included a song called 'I’d Love You All Over Again' which reached number one. Some of his other albums include 'A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘Bout Love)', 'Thirty Miles West' and his latest album, 'Angels and Alcohol'.
Who is this country artist that is married to another country artist?
This artist is married to another country singer, Faith Hill. This artist started his career in 1990 – the previous year he had decided to drop out of college to pursue a career in country music. His first single was called ''What Room Was the Holiday In' and was released in 1991. His first album was named after himself whereas his subsequent albums include 'Live Like You Were Dying', 'Emotional Traffic' and his latest album 'The Rest of Our Life'. Do you know who he is?
Who is this country artist?
This country artist could have easily gone down a different path in life – he studied advertising in East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. Thankfully however he received a guitar for Christmas and thought himself how to play it. His albums include 'In My Wildest Dreams', 'I Will Stand', 'Lucky Old Sun', 'The Big Revival' and 'Cosmic Hallelujah'. His first number one single was the song 'She’s Got It All' which he released in 1997. So, do you know who this country artist is?
What is the name of this country band?
This question is slightly different from all of the above because it features a country band that has been formed fairly recently, in 2006. The band is made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood. Their first album was named after the band and so we won’t mention it so that we don’t give the answer away. However, their other albums included 'Need You Now', 'Own the Night', 'On This Winter’s Night', 'Golden', '747' and 'Heart Break'. You probably know their number one single 'Need You Now'.
Who is this country artist that has a band called 'The Drama Kings'?
Do you know who this country artist is? He started his music career in 1999 with the release of hist first song 'Who Needs Pictures'. That same year he released his first number one hit called 'He Didn’t Have To Be'. Some of his other albums include 'American Saturday Night', 'Moonshine in the Trunk' and 'Love and War'. He also has a band called 'The Drama Kings'. This artist has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and two American Music Awards. You have to admit that’s a lot of awards for someone whose music career started less than 20 years ago.
Who is this country artist whose debut single was called 'Hicktown'?
You probably know the name of this country singer – he started his career in 2005 with the release of his debut single 'Hicktown'. His debut album was released in that same year which he named after himself. Some of his other albums include 'Relentless', 'Old Boots', 'New Dirt' and 'They Don’t Know'. A great number of his songs have reached number one, including 'Big Green Tractor', 'Don’t You Wanna Stay', 'When She Says Baby', and 'Tonight Looks Good on You'. So, do you know who he is?
Who is this country artist that is also the judge on 'Nashville Star', 'Clash of the Choirs' and 'The Voice'?
Do you know the name of this country artist? He started his music career fairly recently. He released his first debut single in 2001 which he titled 'Austin'. It appeared in his 2001 self-titled album and quickly reached number one. Some of his other albums include 'Pure BS', 'Bringing Back the Sunshine' and 'Texoma Shore'. Some of his songs include 'The Baby', 'Nobody But Me' and 'She Wouldn’t Be Gone'. You may also know this country artist from Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs and The Voice where he appeared as a judge.
Who is this this country artist?
Do you know who this country artist is? He is another one of those country artists that have started their career in music relatively recently. This artist released a self-titled debut album in 2003 and is known for songs such as 'What Was I Thinkin', 'How Am I Doin', 'Settle for a Slowdown' and 'Come a Little Closer'. He has won a number of awards and award nominations. So, do you know the name of this popular country artist? We’re sure that you do!
Who is this country artist that was briefly married to the country artist Blake Shelton?
Do you know the name of this country artist? She was briefly married to the country artist Blake Shelton but the two separated in 2015. This artist started her music career relatively recently and released her debut album, called 'Kerosene', in 2004. The album consisted of 12 songs and this artist personally wrote or co-wrote 11 of them which is quite impressive. Some of her other albums you’re probably aware of are 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend', 'Revolution' and 'The Weight of These Wings'.
Who is this country artist that achieved her breakthrough in the 1980s?
We are pretty certain that you know who this country artist is. She started her career in music in the late 1970s but only achieved a breakthrough in the 1980s. Some of her albums include 'My Kind of Country', 'Rumor Has It', 'Room to Breathe' and 'Love Somebody'. Her latest album, released in 2017, is called 'Sing It Now: Songs of Hope & Faith'. Some of her number one hits include 'How Blue', 'Somebody Should Leave' and 'New Fool at an Old Game'. So, do you know the name of this artist?
Who is this incredibly successful country artist?
Do you know the name of this incredibly successful country artist? It is said that she is one of the most successful country artists and has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, which says something about her fame and success. She is married to another country singer. This artist started her career in the early 1990’s. Her debut album was called 'Take Me as I Am' and was quite successful. Some of her other albums include 'It Matters to Me', 'Fireflies', and 'Joy to the World'.
Who is this country artist that initially wanted to be a professional baseball player?
This artist initially wanted to be a professional baseball player but an injury and an army service put a stop to this dream. He started recording songs in the late 1950's but it wasn’t until the 1960's that he released his first RCA Records single 'The Snakes Crawl at Night' but it did not do well. His second single, titled 'Before I Met You' did not do great either but his third single, called 'Just Between You And Me' was so successful that he was even nominated for a Grammy Award. Some of his hit singles include 'I Can’t Believe That You’ve Stopped Loving Me', 'I’m Just Me' and 'Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’'.
Who is this first country superstar?
This country artist is no longer alive. In fact, he died at a very young age of 35 from pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding from the lung). This artist is generally considered to have been one of the first country superstars. However, he also enjoyed exploring other music genres such as blues and folk. Some of his songs you may be familiar with include 'The Soldier’s Sweetheart', 'Sleep, Baby, Sleep', 'My Carolina Sunshine Girl' and 'Frankie and Johnnie'. So, do you know the name of this artist?
Who is this country artist whose first single, 'Redneck Woman', was incredibly successful?
Do you know the name of this country singer? She started her career quite recently – she released her first single, called 'Redneck Woman', in 2004. The song was incredibly successful and immediately helped launch this artist’s music career. Some of her albums include 'Here for the Party', 'One of the Boys' and 'Right on Time'. She has received numerous awards, such as a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her debut single 'Redneck Woman', and countless of award nominations. So, do you know this artist?
Who is this country artist that is known for his crossover songs?
Do you know the name of this country artist? This artist made a name for himself for his crossover songs that were liked by both country music lovers and pop music lovers. This artist started his career in the 1960's but his breakthrough did not come until the 1970's. He was extremely popular both in the 1970's and 1980's and some of his incredibly popular hits include 'It Was Almost Like a Song', 'I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World' and 'Stranger In My House'.
Who is this country artist?
We are certain that you’ll have no trouble guessing the name of this country artist! This country artist started his career in the 1970's. His first single was called 'I’ve Got a Feelin’ (Somebody’s Been Stealin’)' which did rather well. His number one singles include 'Wild and Blue', 'Money in the Bank', 'Straight Tequila Night', 'Black Sheep' and 'Swingin’'. As you can probably imagine (or as you probably know), this artist has not only been nominated for numerous awards but also has won a few awards too, such as the Academy of Country Music Career Achievement Award.
Who is this country artist whose debut album and song were called 'The Dollar'?
This country artist started his career in music quite recently. It was only in 2005 that he released his debut album as well as his first single. Both were titled 'The Dollar'. The single did rather well but his other song 'Rebelicious' did not and thus this artist was dropped by BNA Records who had signed him on initially. However, he was later signed to Mercury Nashville Records. Some of his other albums include 'That Lonesome Song', 'The Guitar Song' and 'Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran'.
What is the name of this country and southern rock band?
Do you know the name of this country and southern rock band? We’re sure that you do! The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry who were later joined by Jeff Cook. The band initially went by the name 'Wildcountry' but they changed their name in 1977. You probably know their singles 'Love in the First Degree', 'If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)' and 'Son of the South'. The band has been incredibly successful so much so that it is considered one of the most successful and influential bands in country music history.
Who is this country artist that experimented with pop music elements in early 2000s?
This country artist started her career in music in the late 1990s. Her first album was self-titled (and therefore can’t be mentioned here for the purpose of the quiz!) and did quite well. Her first single was called 'Never Again, Again' and while it was good it was not as successful as her second single called 'The Fool'. In early 2000s this artist experimented by introducing pop music elements into her songs but later went back to pure country music.
Who is this country artist that founded the band 'The Jompson Brothers'?
Do you know the name of this country artist? We’re sure that you do. This artist started his music career fairly recently. In 2007 he joined 'The Steeldrivers' band but left in 2010 to find his own band called 'The Jompson Brothers'. Indeed, it was only 2013 that this artist signed to Mercury Nashville as a solo artist. He has released three albums, including 'Traveler', 'From a Room: Volume 1' and 'From a Room: Volume 2'. Some of his songs include 'Traveler', 'The Devil Named Music' and 'Broken Halos'.
What is the name of this country duo?
Do you know the name of this country duo? The duo is made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley and they are best known for their debut single called 'Cruise' which they released in 2012. The duo was formed in 2010 and their albums include 'Here’s to the Good Times', 'Anything Goes', and 'Dig Your Roots'. Their songs include 'Get Your Shine On', 'Stay' and 'Confessio'. The duo has won countless of awards and award nominations. So, do you know who they are?
Who is this country artist whose debut single was called 'Something To Do With My Hands'?
This country artist started his career very recently. His first debut single called 'Something to Do with My Hands' was released in 2012 and did rather well. His second single, called 'Beer with Jesus' also did well on the charts. His albums include 'It Goes Like This', 'Tangled Up' and 'Life Changes'. Some of his notable songs include 'Die a Happy Man' and 'Unforgettable'. He has won a number of awards and award nominations which is pretty impressive considering how recently he launched his career.
Who is this country artist that started off as a songwriter?
This country artist started off as a song writer but later decided to pursue singing instead. His albums include 'I’ll Stay Me', 'Doin’ My Thing', 'Tailgates & Tanlines', 'Crash My Party', and 'Kill the Lights'. His latest album, released in 2017, is called 'What Makes You Country'. Some of his songs you may have heard of include 'Rain Is a Good Thing', 'Someone Else Calling You Baby', 'I Don’t Want This Night to End' and 'Drunk on You'. So, do you know the name of this country artist?
Who is this country artist that is married to the actress Nicole Kidman?
We are a hundred percent sure that you know the name of this country artist. This artist started his career in 1990 which was when he released his debut album which he named after himself. Some of his other albums include 'Golden Road'', 'Defying Gravity', 'Fuse' and 'Ripcord'. Some of his songs include 'Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me', 'You’ll Think of Me', and 'Only You Can Love Me This Way'. He is married to the actress Nicole Kidman. So, do you know who he is?
Who is this country artist that initially wanted to be a professional football player?
Before this country artist decided to become a singer he wanted to become a professional football player. That however didn’t really work out and thus he became a songwriter. Indeed, he wrote songs for country artists such as Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Reba McEntire. However, he then decided to become a singer himself. His debut album was called 'Montevallo' and was released in 2014. So far this is his only album. His songs include 'Take Your Time', 'Break Up in a Small Town' and 'Raised on It'.