Born in the USA
Born in New Orleans in the early 20th century, this genre relies heavily on improvisation, brass instruments, and swing notes.
What is Jazz?
She is universally recognized as the undisputed "Queen of Pop."
Who is Madonna?
This massive 2024 pop album by Billie Eilish features hit tracks like "Lunch" and "Birds of a Feather."
What is Hit Me Hard and Soft?
Whitney Houston’s record-breaking version of "I Will Always Love You" was recorded for this 1992 romantic thriller.
What is The Bodyguard?
This megastar's fans are called "Swifties," and their synchronized dancing at concerts has literally caused minor earthquakes.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This genre originated in the Bronx during the 1970s, built around block parties, DJ scratching, and MCing.
What is Hip-Hop / Rap?
Known simply as "The King of Rock and Roll," or just "The King."
Who is Elvis Presley?
This former Disney Channel star took over the radio in 2024 with her massive summer pop hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please."
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
This 1977 film starring John Travolta popularized Disco music globally with its bestselling soundtrack by the Bee Gees.
What is Saturday Night Fever?
This eccentric 1970s rock band is famous for performing in full comic-book makeup, including a character known as "The Demon" who spits fire.
Who are KISS?
Rooted in the deep South, this genre gets its name from a word associated with sadness or melancholy, and heavily features the "acoustic slide" guitar.
What is the Blues?
This Detroit-born icon and civil rights voice was crowned the "Queen of Soul."
Who is Aretha Franklin?
In 2024, Charli XCX sparked a massive, lime-green internet aesthetic and cultural trend with the release of this album.
What is Brat? ("Brat summer")
This legendary rapper won an Academy Award for the song "Lose Yourself" from his semi-biographical movie 8 Mile.
Who is Eminem?
In 2019, Lil Nas X broke records with this country-rap song after it went viral on TikTok, despite Billboard initially removing it from the country charts.
What is "Old Town Road"?
This high-energy genre exploded in the 1950s by blending rhythm and blues with country music, led by artists like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley.
What is Rock and Roll?
This legendary jazz trumpeter and singer was affectionately known as "Satchmo."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This 2024 Beyoncé album marked her first major venture into Country music and featured the chart-topping single "Texas Hold 'Em."
What is Cowboy Carter?
This 1939 musical fantasy features Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow," which became one of the most famous American songs of all time.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, this eccentric American pop star shocked the world by wearing a dress made entirely out of raw flank steak.
Who is Lady Gaga?
Originating in the Appalachian region, this acoustic folk style is named after the blue-tinted grass found in Kentucky.
What is Bluegrass?
Because of his massive influence, tailored suits, and smooth vocals, Frank Sinatra was given this powerful authority-figure nickname.
What is "The Chairman of the Board"? (Accept: "The Voice")
Known for her theatrical pop style and dark humor, this American singer-songwriter went from an indie darling to a global superstar with her 2024 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
Who is Chappell Roan?
Disney's 2021 animated movie Encanto produced a massive billboard hit written by Lin-Manuel Miranda that reminded everyone not to talk about this character.
Who is Bruno? ("We Don't Talk About Bruno")
Louis Armstrong was once so beloved that a US President helped him bypass customs rules so he could travel with his favorite (illegal) green herb. Which President was it?
Who is Richard Nixon?