Country Music Trivia
Country Music trivia spans the genre’s roots in Southern folk, gospel, and string-band traditions through its rise on radio, the Grand Ole Opry, and today’s arena headliners. Expect a mix of easy, funny, and challenging questions about artists, lyrics, instruments, and milestones that have shaped one of America’s most enduring musical styles.
Easy Country Music Trivia
13 questions
These easy Country Music trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
In which city is the Grand Ole Opry based?
- A.Nashville, Tennessee
- B.Branson, Missouri
- C.Austin, Texas
- D.Memphis, Tennessee
Answer: Nashville, Tennessee
The Grand Ole Opry is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Question 2
Who wrote and recorded the country song "Jolene"?
- A.Loretta Lynn
- B.Tammy Wynette
- C.Patsy Cline
- D.Dolly Parton
Answer: Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton wrote and recorded "Jolene.".
Question 3
"A Boy Named Sue" was a hit for which country singer?
- A.Alan Jackson
- B.Johnny Cash
- C.Willie Nelson
- D.Hank Williams
Answer: Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash had a hit with "A Boy Named Sue.".
Question 4
Which artist released the album "Come On Over"?
- A.Tammy Wynette
- B.Shania Twain
- C.Taylor Swift
- D.Dolly Parton
Answer: Shania Twain
The album "Come On Over" was released by Shania Twain.
Question 5
The song "The Gambler" is strongly associated with which singer?
- A.Garth Brooks
- B.Johnny Cash
- C.Charley Pride
- D.Kenny Rogers
Answer: Kenny Rogers
"The Gambler" is strongly associated with Kenny Rogers.
Question 6
Who had the signature hit "Stand by Your Man"?
- A.Dolly Parton
- B.Tammy Wynette
- C.Loretta Lynn
- D.Patsy Cline
Answer: Tammy Wynette
"Stand by Your Man" became a signature hit for Tammy Wynette.
Question 7
Which singer is famous for the hit song "Crazy"?
- A.Taylor Swift
- B.Patsy Cline
- C.Tammy Wynette
- D.Shania Twain
Answer: Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline is famous for the hit song "Crazy.".
Question 8
"Friends in Low Places" was recorded by whom?
- A.Alan Jackson
- B.Johnny Cash
- C.Garth Brooks
- D.Kenny Rogers
Answer: Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks recorded the hit "Friends in Low Places.".
Question 9
Who released the album "Red Headed Stranger"?
- A.Charley Pride
- B.Willie Nelson
- C.Johnny Cash
- D.Hank Williams
Answer: Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson released the album "Red Headed Stranger.".
Question 10
"Coal Miner's Daughter" is closely identified with which country legend?
- A.Loretta Lynn
- B.Dolly Parton
- C.Tammy Wynette
- D.Patsy Cline
Answer: Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn is closely identified with "Coal Miner's Daughter.".
Question 11
Alan Jackson is a country singer from which U.S. state?
- A.Georgia
- B.Tennessee
- C.Texas
- D.Missouri
Answer: Georgia
Alan Jackson is a country singer from Georgia.
Question 12
Before her later pop success, Taylor Swift began her recording career in what genre?
- A.Rock music
- B.Jazz
- C.R&B
- D.Country music
Answer: Country music
Taylor Swift began her recording career in country music.
Question 13
Who recorded the classic song "Your Cheatin' Heart"?
- A.Hank Williams
- B.Johnny Cash
- C.Willie Nelson
- D.Garth Brooks
Answer: Hank Williams
Hank Williams recorded the classic song "Your Cheatin' Heart.".
Country Music Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Country Music trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Who was a founding member of The Carter Family?
Answer: A.P. Carter
The Carter Family included founding member A.P. Carter.
Question 2
Jimmie Rodgers was famously nicknamed the what?
- A.The Country Traveler
- B.Singing Brakeman
- C.The Bluegrass King
- D.The Nashville Rider
Answer: The Singing Brakeman
Jimmie Rodgers was known is the "Singing Brakeman.".
Question 3
Which artist is widely called the Father of Bluegrass?
Answer: Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe is widely called the Father of Bluegrass.
Question 4
In what year did the Bristol Sessions take place?
Answer: 1927
The Bristol Sessions took place in 1927.
Question 5
What city is widely known as the birthplace of country music?
Answer: Bristol
Bristol is widely known is the birthplace of country music.
Question 6
Which Nashville venue is especially noted for songwriters?
- A.Dollywood
- B.CMA Fest
- C.Bluebird Cafe
- D.Music Row
Answer: Bluebird Cafe
The Bluebird Cafe is a noted songwriter venue in Nashville.
Question 7
What is the name of Nashville's historic music business district?
Answer: Music Row
Music Row is Nashville's historic music business district.
Question 8
The Nashville Sound is associated with what kind of country production?
Answer: Smoother country production
The Nashville Sound is associated with smoother country production.
Question 9
Who was a key architect of the Nashville Sound?
Answer: Owen Bradley
Owen Bradley was a key architect of the Nashville Sound.
Question 10
Which guitarist and producer helped shape the Nashville Sound?
Answer: Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins helped shape the Nashville Sound.
Question 11
Who helped bring the Bristol Sessions to record?
Answer: Ralph Peer
Ralph Peer helped bring the Bristol Sessions to record.
Question 12
The hit song "Harper Valley PTA" was recorded by which singer?
Answer: Jeannie C. Riley
"Harper Valley PTA" was a hit for Jeannie C. Riley.
Fun Country Music Trivia
13 questions
These fun Country Music trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which singer had the hit "El Paso"?
- A.Randy Travis
- B.Alan Jackson
- C.Marty Robbins
- D.George Strait
Answer: Marty Robbins
"El Paso" was a hit for Marty Robbins.
Question 2
What is the title of the story song set in West Texas?
Answer: El Paso
"El Paso" is a story song set in West Texas.
Question 3
In country music, what do you call a story song centered on a killing or what happens after it?
- A.A cowboy waltz
- B.A heartbreak anthem
- C.A train song
- D.murder ballad
Answer: A murder ballad
A murder ballad tells a story centered on a killing or its aftermath.
Question 4
Who was the first female country singer to have a million-selling single?
Answer: Patsy Montana
Patsy Montana was the first female country singer to have a million-selling single.
Question 5
Which Patsy Cline song became one of her major crossover hits?
- A.Need You Now
- B.Blue Ain't Your Color
- C.I Fall to Pieces
- D.Independence Day
Answer: I Fall to Pieces
"I Fall to Pieces" was one of Patsy Cline's major crossover hits.
Question 6
"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a signature hit for which country star?
- A.Toby Keith
- B.Keith Urban
- C.Sam Hunt
- D.Randy Travis
Answer: Randy Travis
"Forever and Ever, Amen" was a signature hit for Randy Travis.
Question 7
Who recorded the fiddle-flying hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"?
Answer: The Charlie Daniels Band
"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" was recorded by the Charlie Daniels Band.
Question 8
Which duet title paired Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton?
- A.Check Yes or No
- B.I Fall to Pieces
- C.Islands in the Stream
- D.Need You Now
Answer: Islands in the Stream
"Islands in the Stream" paired Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton.
Question 9
If someone shouts "Boot Scootin' Boogie" at karaoke, which duo's hit are they asking for?
- A.Brooks & Dunn
- B.Lady A
- C.The Charlie Daniels Band
- D.Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Answer: Brooks & Dunn
"Boot Scootin' Boogie" was a hit for Brooks & Dunn.
Question 10
Which artist launched with the debut single "Should've Been a Cowboy"?
- A.Chris Stapleton
- B.Darius Rucker
- C.George Strait
- D.Toby Keith
Answer: Toby Keith
"Should've Been a Cowboy" was the debut single of Toby Keith.
Question 11
What Alan Jackson signature song shares its title with a river and a very singable word?
Answer: Chattahoochee
"Chattahoochee" is one of Alan Jackson's signature songs.
Question 12
"Independence Day" is a well-known song by which singer?
- A.Patsy Montana
- B.Martina McBride
- C.Miranda Lambert
- D.Carrie Underwood
Answer: Martina McBride
"Independence Day" is a well-known song by Martina McBride.
Question 13
Which artist scored a hit with "Check Yes or No"?
- A.Keith Urban
- B.George Strait
- C.Alan Jackson
- D.Randy Travis
Answer: George Strait
"Check Yes or No" was a hit for George Strait.
Funny Country Music Trivia
13 questions
These funny Country Music trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Who wrote the country tale with the unforgettable title "A Boy Named Sue"?
- A.Ray Stevens
- B.Shel Silverstein wrote "A Boy Named Sue."
- C.Roger Miller
- D.Johnny Cash
Answer: Shel Silverstein wrote "A Boy Named Sue."
The song "A Boy Named Sue" was written by Shel Silverstein.
Question 2
If your playlist says "King of the Road," which singer should be riding shotgun?
- A.Lefty Frizzell
- B.Bobby Bare
- C.Roger Miller
- D.Roy Clark
Answer: Roger Miller had the hit "King of the Road."
"King of the Road" was a hit for Roger Miller.
Question 3
"You Never Even Called Me by My Name" is associated with which country artist?
Answer: David Allan Coe
The song is associated with David Allan Coe.
Question 4
Which performer had the novelty hit "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose"—possibly the least relaxing bird wish ever recorded?
- A.Roy Clark
- B.Little Jimmy Dickens
- C.Ray Stevens
- D.Roger Miller
Answer: Little Jimmy Dickens
"May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" was a novelty hit for Little Jimmy Dickens.
Question 5
Who recorded the song "Dropkick Me, Jesus"?
- A.Bobby Bare recorded "Dropkick Me, Jesus."
- B.David Allan Coe
- C.Joe Nichols
- D.Trace Adkins
Answer: Bobby Bare recorded "Dropkick Me, Jesus."
Bobby Bare is the recording artist for "Dropkick Me, Jesus.".
Question 6
In "She's Acting Single (I'm Drinking Doubles)," who was doing the singing, and presumably some heavy sighing?
- A.Blake Shelton
- B.Johnny Cash
- C.Gary Stewart
- D.George Strait
Answer: Gary Stewart
"She's Acting Single (I'm Drinking Doubles)" was a hit for Gary Stewart.
Question 7
Finish this country bargain correctly: "If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time" is a classic by whom?
Answer: Lefty Frizzell
The classic song is by Lefty Frizzell.
Question 8
"Thank God and Greyhound" was a hit for which artist, proving country titles do not waste time on subtlety?
- A.Dwight Yoakam
- B.Roy Clark
- C.Ray Stevens
- D.Roger Miller
Answer: Roy Clark
The hit "Thank God and Greyhound" is associated with Roy Clark.
Question 9
Which singer scored the 1974 novelty hit "The Streak"?
- A.Roger Miller
- B.David Allan Coe
- C.Ray Stevens
- D.Little Jimmy Dickens
Answer: Ray Stevens
"The Streak" was a 1974 novelty hit by Ray Stevens.
Question 10
True or false: "All My Ex's Live in Texas" was recorded by George Strait.?
Answer: True
The song "All My Ex's Live in Texas" was recorded by George Strait.
Question 11
What early Johnny Cash hit comes with both divine permission and possible flood concerns?
Answer: "If the Good Lord's Willing and the Creek Don't Rise"
"If the Good Lord's Willing and the Creek Don't Rise" was an early hit for Johnny Cash.
Question 12
"Guitars, Cadillacs" is a signature song by which artist?
- A.George Strait
- B.Gary Stewart
- C.Joe Nichols
- D.Dwight Yoakam
Answer: Dwight Yoakam
"Guitars, Cadillacs" is a signature song by Dwight Yoakam.
Question 13
Who had the hit "Here for the Party," in case the song title somehow left room for doubt?
- A.Blake Shelton
- B.Gretchen Peters
- C.Joe Nichols
- D.Gretchen Wilson
Answer: Gretchen Wilson
"Here for the Party" was a hit for Gretchen Wilson.
Hard Country Music Trivia
14 questions
These hard Country Music trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Which year marks the founding of the Country Music Association?
- A.1954
- B.1962
- C.1967
- D.1958
Answer: 1958
The Country Music Association was founded in 1958.
Question 2
Before award shows and fan-voted chatter, the Country Music Association first came into existence in what year?
Answer: 1958
The Country Music Association was founded in 1958.
Question 3
The Academy of Country Music traces its founding to which year?
- A.1967
- B.1999
- C.1964
- D.1958
Answer: 1964
The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964.
Question 4
What year was the first CMA Awards ceremony held?
Answer: 1967
The first CMA Awards ceremony took place in 1967.
Question 5
Name the venue the Grand Ole Opry moved into in 1974.?
Answer: The Grand Ole Opry House
In 1974, the Grand Ole Opry moved into the Grand Ole Opry House.
Question 6
In 1974, the Grand Ole Opry changed homes. Which building became its new base?
- A.The Academy of Country Music
- B.The original Nashville Country Music Hall building
- C.The Americana Music Association headquarters
- D.Grand Ole Opry House
Answer: The Grand Ole Opry House
The move in 1974 was specifically into the Grand Ole Opry House.
Question 7
Which institution opened its original Nashville building in 1967?
Answer: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The original Nashville building that opened in 1967 was for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Question 8
The landmark sessions that straddled two states were held in Bristol in which two states?
Answer: Tennessee and Virginia
The Bristol Sessions were held in Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia.
Question 9
Who coined the famously lean description of country songwriting as "three chords and the truth"?
- A.Merle Haggard
- B.Terry Stafford
- C.Harlan Howard
- D.Buck Owens
Answer: Harlan Howard
Harlan Howard is the songwriter credited with the phrase "three chords and the truth.".
Question 10
Finish the attribution: "three chords and the truth" is a line famously associated with which songwriter?
Answer: Harlan Howard
The phrase was famously used by Harlan Howard to describe country songwriting.
Question 11
Which artist is strongly associated with the Bakersfield Sound?
Answer: Buck Owens
Buck Owens is strongly associated with the Bakersfield Sound.
Question 12
Which 1972 album was released by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?
Answer: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" in 1972.
Question 13
Which singer scored a crossover hit with "Rose Garden"?
Answer: Lynn Anderson
"Rose Garden" was a crossover hit for Lynn Anderson.
Question 14
"Delta Dawn" arrived early in the career of which artist?
Answer: Tanya Tucker
"Delta Dawn" was an early hit for Tanya Tucker.
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