Howdy, Partners! Rate These Country Singers To Find Out Who's A Real Fanatic

Country music is one of the oldest music genres around, and the people who enjoy listening to it are as diverse as the artists who sing and play it. Just like with any type of music, country music varies in style from decade to decade but it also varies among its artists. Every singer has his or her own style made up of personality and voice. Some are more mainstream country, while others tend to mix in hints of other genres. With all the variances in country, there is no wonder why so many people claim to love country music.

A person can be a true fan of country without being country at all. That's especially the case for someone who prefers the crossover hits to the old-school country music. Many country artists have come to find just as much success with their songs in the pop and rock genres. Given that fact, fans of their music could arguably be followers of the artist rather than the county genre as a whole. This quiz covers country artists old and new, all with their own style. Which artists a person prefers over the others can easily detect his or her level of country.

Question 1

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks is the top-selling solo artist and decided to put his career on hold to raise his family. Along the way, he married fellow star Trisha Yearwood and is back to cranking out country music now that his kids are grown. He also put out an album once in which he assumed an alter rock ego, Chris Gaines.

Question 2

George Strait

George Strait has been around for decades and the success he has seen in music has earned him the nickname "King of Country Music." He has 60 number one songs to his name, and his signature cowboy hat and blue jeans style is nothing but pure country. If that's not enough, he even starred in a movie called Pure Country.

Question 3

Jason Aldean

Recently named AMC's Entertainer of the Year, Jason Aldean adds a little rock to his country. He is one of the 21st-century country artists who appeal to music fans across all genres and has found success on the popular charts as well. He also collaborates on occasion with hip-hop artists like Ludacris.

Question 4

Tim McGraw

Talented artist and husband to the beautiful Faith Hill, Tim McGraw has seen plenty of success in country music. He is the most-played country artist since he first came on the scene back in 1992. He also broke out into other genres with his hit "Over and Over" on which he collaborated with Nelly.

Question 5

Faith Hill

The beautiful Faith Hill was an instant star beginning in the early '90s when she hit the country music scene. She is equally gorgeous and talented. Faith and her husband Tim McGraw released a joint album in 2017 and have been traveling throughout the US and Canada on their Soul2Soul World Tour.

Question 6

Kane Brown

This young star has only been around a few years, but he has accomplished so much in that time. Before headlining his own tours, he toured with some of today's great country artists like Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line. He has also been known for singing pop/country crossover songs.

Question 7

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is the success story that all American Idol winners hope to achieve. After winning the competition in 2005, she has gone on to enjoy dozens of number one songs, many of which she co-wrote. She also collaborates with other artists, including Ludacris for a new song that opened the Super Bowl.

Question 8

Taylor Swift

Young fans of Taylor Swift might be surprised to know that she had her start in the country music genre. She is now a more mainstream pop artist, although some of her early hits also received ample play time on the pop radio. She is arguably the most successful female artist currently touring and recording.

Question 9

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson is truly an artist for all generations, as he continues to record and tour in his '80s. He came on the scene in the 1960s with his "outlaw country" subgenre songs. His resume includes numerous memorable country songs that are often covered by other artists. Willie got his start writing hit songs for other artists.

Question 10

Conway Twitty

Few people know it, but this huge country legend had his first hit single on the rock radio. He then made the transition to country music, where he continued until his passing in the '90s. With more than 50 number one hits, he earned the nickname "High Priest of Country Music."

Question 11

Kelly Clarkson

Most known for being the original American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson has found success across all genres of music. She grew up idolizing Reba McEntire and even collaborated with the superstar on a country duet. Kelly has mentioned releasing a purely country album, as she has enough material to do so.

Question 12

Eric Church

Eric Church is a rebel cowboy who has found great success in the country music genre. He is known for putting on a great concert for fans—sometimes too great. Eric played a little too long as the opening act on tour with Rascal Flatts, causing him to get fired from the show.

Question 13

Clint Black

A heavy-hitting country star in the 1990s, Clint Black has always stayed busy writing and producing country music. Although he regularly tours and plays his hit songs, Clint recently decided to release his first full-length album of all new songs for the first time in a decade in which he personally wrote all the lyrics.

Question 14

Thomas Rhett

This guy is one who can clearly say he had a musical upbringing. The son of country star Rhett Akins, Thomas has country music in his bloodline. He is a talented song writer who likes to blend in lyrics and rhymes from pop and rap songs that influenced him as a child too.

Question 15

Maren Morris

This young beauty has a unique voice that lends itself to making unique music. Billed as a country music artist, her songs also have an R&B feel, making her a true leader in the new pop country movement. Her real talent is songwriting, which is what first gave her street cred in Nashville.

Question 16

Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker is a rare talent. He managed to lead the pop music charts in the 1990s as the lead singer and guitarist for Hootie & the Blowfish only to reinvent his career years later as a solo country music artist. In his concerts, he often sings songs from both eras in his career.

Question 17

Charley Pride

Charley Pride grew up loving country, gospel and the blues, but his father's love for listening to country music swayed him toward the genre. He taught himself to play the guitar and was also a talented baseball player who often shared his musical talents with fellow teammates on the road between games.

Question 18

Patsy Cline

This woman was a pioneer in the country music genre as she broke down the barriers for women artists. She taught herself to play the piano at an early age and went on to see success on the country and pop charts with many of her songs. Patsy also performed regularly with other country artists.

Question 19

Miranda Lambert

This country artist is a little fireball who has been singing and performing since childhood. She got her big break in country music when she came in runner-up on the reality show Nashville Star. This led to a recording contract and many hit songs. Her style is a bit rebellious with lyrics unlike that of most female artists.

Question 20

Chris Young

Speaking of Nashville Star, this reality show also highlighted the talents of Chris Young. He found out about the show while fronting the house band at Cowboy's in Arlington, Texas. A native of Tennessee, he began singing at an early age and was playing country music shows before he was out of high school.

Question 21

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley is yet another guy in boots and a cowboy hat who sings from the heart. He is a gifted song writer whose songs range from serious ballads to humorous and upbeat tunes. Many of his albums have found success on the country charts due to his loveable lyrics and southern sound.

Question 22

Reba McEntire

Reba grew up in a musical family and made her way to Nashville after a music publisher heard her sing the National Anthem for the National Rodeo Finals at Oklahoma City. That was in the mid-'70s and she slowly built up momentum in her career. She now holds the most hits for a female in country music.

Question 23

Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson is a talented storyteller who uses his experiences and values to craft award-winning country music hits. He is a calm and laidback singer with a soothing voice. Fans don't mind that he isn't so much into bells and whistles as his voice and guitar bring about plenty of entertainment.

Question 24

Sara Evans

Sara Evans is one of many children and started her singing career in the family band. While in high school in Missouri, she played country music in nightclubs and later decided to move on to Nashville. Some of her slower songs have also found commercial appeal across the pop charts.

Question 25

Sam Hunt

Like several other singers, Sam Hunt is also a talented athlete, having played football at two different colleges. He had the opportunity to go pro as a free agent but instead decided to pursue country music. His songs mix in a little R&B, rap and acoustics, displaying his many musical influences.

Question 26

Shania Twain

A native of Canada, Shania Twain is just as popular in her native country as she is in the U.S., if not more. Her signature style is country pop, as many of her songs have scored across several music charts. She first found success in the 1990s, and her fans refer to her as "The Queen of Country Pop."

Question 27

Blake Shelton

This country boy is originally from Oklahoma, but his dreams of making it big in country music led him to Nashville. He had his first number one song in 2001 and has found success ever since. In addition to singing, he serves on the judging and coaching panel of The Voice.

Question 28

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash grew up loving music and soaked up all the folk songs and hymns he heard as a child. Many of his songs relate back to his upbringing in Arkansas. He gained success in the mid-'50s with several hit songs and became the youngest living inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980.

Question 29

Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood grew up in Georgia loving country and southern rock music. She worked for a music company during and after collage, which got her foot in the door with recording demos and meeting influential people in the business. Her first bit of success came when she sang backup for Garth Brooks, whom she would later marry.

Question 30

Hunter Hayes

Many country artists have a long history of singing and loving music, but few reach as far back as Hunter Hayes. He learned to play the accordion as a toddler and his first independent album was released when he was barely in double digits. Hunter plays multiple instruments and has influences from Cajun music, thanks to his Louisiana upbringing.

Question 31

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers has won multiple awards in country music as well as had many hit songs in the adult contemporary genre. He is the only male artist to have Billboard Top 10's in adult contemporary for four decades in a row. Unsurprisingly, he has crossed over more hits from country to contemporary than any other artist known mostly for country music.

Question 32

Chris Stapleton

This guy seemed to come out of nowhere overnight, but he had been working steadily behind the scenes in Nashville for years. Chris wrote hit songs for top-selling artists like George Strait and Kenny Chesney before finding his own success with his album Traveller. He also made his name around Music City with bluegrass and southern rock bands.

Question 33

Hank Williams Jr.

Coming from country music royalty, Hank Jr. made his musical debut at the tender age of eight when he covered his late father's songs at a show in Georgia. He spent his youth and 20s trying to become his dad, but found true success in his later years by putting his own spin on country music.

Question 34

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is another country music star who started out as a songwriter. He played country music since high school, but it was Luke's dad who gave him the push he needed to actually move to Nashville. Since then, he has topped numerous country music charts and gone on to become a judge on American Idol.

Question 35

Dolly Parton

Dolly is a true legend, having received the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and for good reason. She found a way to market herself into everything from movies to theme parks, yet still kept country music her number one focus. It was landing a spot on "The Porter Wagoner Show" that soon sent her career soaring.

Question 36

Toby Keith

Toby Keith is an all-American cowboy who often writes many songs dealing with patriotic issues. He tends to take up for the military in any argument and many people applaud him for that. He performs often for presidents as well as goes on USO tours oversees. Beyond that, Toby writes about little red cups.

Question 37

Kenny Chesney

A native of Knoxville, Kenny Chesney started playing in a band while he attended college. This led to writing his own songs and playing in local bars. After college, he moved to Nashville. It was a slow and steady start, but Kenny is now a country music legend who often collaborates with other artists.

Question 38

John Denver

John Denver found success as a writer first too, but the hit song he wrote was "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in the folk-pop genre. His own music is folksier as well, leading him to have hits across multiple genres. John was also named CMA Entertainer of the Year for 1975.

Question 39

Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer Nettles is a talented artist and songwriter who formed several bands before finding big success with Sugarland. She has also seen success with her solo album as well as in collaborations with other singers. Her voice lends a unique folk, alternative sound that sets her apart from other female artists.

Question 40

Buck Owens

Buck Owens started out playing in the honkey-tonk music scene and scored his first hit single in the early 1960s. He became a best-selling country and western singer over the next decade. Later on, he scored another hit in the late 80s when he recorded a duet with Dwight Yoakam. He is best remembered, however, for hosting the show Hee Haw.

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