A True Country Music Fan Will Score 10/12 On This Classic Country Quiz. Can You?

Stefanie Veneziano

Country is the ultimate American music genre. But as with all forms of life and art, it has evolved over time. Country music today is entirely different than it was during the days of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, and Roger Miller — and all the stories they told. How well do you know the real old classic country hits of the 20th century? If you can answer who sang “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “Jackson,” “Jolene,” or “King of the Road,” you may be able to pass this quiz. Maybe you can remember the songs that Willie Nelson, John Denver, Dolly Parton, and Charlie Daniels were best known for! Most Americans can say they have heard of these hits, but not everyone can identify these classic country artists. Can you call yourself a real classic country music fan? Who’s known as the Rhinestone Cowboy or Long Haired Country Boy? Answer these 12 questions to find out!

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“Jolene” is a classic American country tune about a woman who’s afraid of her husband cheating on her with a beautiful redhead. Who wrote and sang this song in 1973?

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A True Country Music Fan Will Score 10/12 On This Classic Country Quiz. Can You?

“Jolene” is a classic American country tune about a woman who’s afraid of her husband cheating on her with a beautiful redhead. Who wrote and sang this song in 1973?

Johnny Cash is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was known for his melancholic, sorrowful themes. Which song was NOT by the Man in Black?

This New Mexico native was not only known for “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” and “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” but he was an advocate for several charitable causes in the mid-1970s. Who was this singer-songwriter?

Charlie Daniels is an expert at jamming on the guitar, playing the fiddle, and spitting out a rhyme or two. Which is one of his hit songs?

“Jackson” was originally performed by a country duo in 1963. But today, it's best known as being sung by whom?

Passing away at the young age of 29, this Alabama country boy was best known for, “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” and “Lovesick Blues.” Who is he?

Not every great musician knows how to read music. Glen Campbell was musically illiterate, but could play guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass. Which song was NOT by the Rhinestone Cowboy?

This artist has received numerous musical awards, but who can count? As he said in his song “The Gambler,” there will be time enough for counting when the dealing’s done. Who is he?

“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” is a bluegrass-country-rock song from 1979 about the devil’s failed attempt to steal the soul of Johnny, the best fiddle player there’s ever been. Who was it performed by?

Willie Nelson is one of the most iconic artists in the history of country music and is a main figure in the "outlaw country" subgenre. Which is NOT a song of Shotgun Willie’s?

“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” was a pop country hit from 1966. It was performed by which blonde country artist?

“King of the Road” is a 1964 song about an impoverished nomad who values his freedom to travel despite his limited means. Which classic country star both wrote and recorded this hit?

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“Jolene” is a classic American country tune about a woman who’s afraid of her husband cheating on her with a beautiful redhead. Who wrote and sang this song in 1973?

Johnny Cash is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was known for his melancholic, sorrowful themes. Which song was NOT by the Man in Black?

This New Mexico native was not only known for “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” and “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” but he was an advocate for several charitable causes in the mid-1970s. Who was this singer-songwriter?

Charlie Daniels is an expert at jamming on the guitar, playing the fiddle, and spitting out a rhyme or two. Which is one of his hit songs?

“Jackson” was originally performed by a country duo in 1963. But today, it's best known as being sung by whom?

Passing away at the young age of 29, this Alabama country boy was best known for, “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” and “Lovesick Blues.” Who is he?

Not every great musician knows how to read music. Glen Campbell was musically illiterate, but could play guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass. Which song was NOT by the Rhinestone Cowboy?

This artist has received numerous musical awards, but who can count? As he said in his song “The Gambler,” there will be time enough for counting when the dealing’s done. Who is he?

“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” is a bluegrass-country-rock song from 1979 about the devil’s failed attempt to steal the soul of Johnny, the best fiddle player there’s ever been. Who was it performed by?

Willie Nelson is one of the most iconic artists in the history of country music and is a main figure in the "outlaw country" subgenre. Which is NOT a song of Shotgun Willie’s?

“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” was a pop country hit from 1966. It was performed by which blonde country artist?

“King of the Road” is a 1964 song about an impoverished nomad who values his freedom to travel despite his limited means. Which classic country star both wrote and recorded this hit?

Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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