and held the top billboard single in 2020...
Who is... The Weekend Blinding Lights
and held the top billboard single in 2021...
Who is... Dua Lipa Levitating
Performed...
Journey of the Sorcerer
Doolin' Dalton
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Who is/are... The Eagles
A string quartet is traditionally composed for one cello, one viola, and two of which instrument
What is... Violin
This "Man in Black" famously went behind bars to record his legendary Folsom Prison albums
Who is... Johhny Cash
What is... 'Blinding Lights' The Weeknd (2020)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Like a Prayer (Madonna)
Ann & Nancy Wilson are best known as the front woman of the band 'Heart'. The band's name was adapted from an Arthur C. Clarke novel. What was the original book title?
What is... The White Hart

Which band was the first and only to play on all seven continents?
a) Aerosmith
b) AC/DC
c) Metallica
d) Nirvana
c) Metallica
2012...
#1 Album: '21' Adele
#1 Song: 'Rolling in the Deep' Adele
Best New Artist: _________________
*
Bon Iver
2014...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'Royals' Lorde
Best New Artist: Macklemore
'Random Access Memories' Daft Punk
and held the top billboard single in 2017...
Who is... Ed Sheeran Shape of You
and held the top billboard single in 2018...
Who is... Drake God's Plan
Performed...
Stairway to the Stars
I'm on the Lamb, but I Ain't no Sheep
She's as Beautiful as a Foot
Who is/are... Blue Oyster Cult
This deaf German composer famously completed his Ninth Symphony, featuring the "Ode to Joy," long after losing his hearing.
Who is... Ludwig van Beethoven
This pioneering family group, featuring A.P., Sara, and Maybelle, helped establish the sound of country music in the 1920s.
Who are... The Carter Family
What is... 'Counting Stars' OneRepublic (2013)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
The legendary rock bassist, Greg Lake was a founding member of the band King Crimson as well as ELP (Emmerson, Lake, & Palmer). One of ELP's most cherished songs is 'Lucky Man', written by himself. What age was Greg Lake when he wrote this song?
a) 16 years old
b) 12 years old
c) 19 years old
What is.. b) 12 years old

If you wet the rim of a wine glass & run your finger around it, it will resonate. Stack a bunch of wine glass rims together, turn them sideways & rotate them, and now you have one of these...
What is... Glass Armonica

2008...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'Rehab' Amy Winehouse
Best New Artist: Amy Winehouse
'River: The Joni Letters' Herbie Hancock
2010...
#1 Album: 'Fearless' Taylor Swift
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
'Single Ladies (put a ring on it)' Beyonce
and held the top billboard single in 2014...

Who is... Pharrell Williams Happy
and held the top billboard single in 2016...
Who is... Justin Bieber Love Yourself
Performed...
Mr. Soul
For What It's Worth
Flying on the Ground is Wrong
Who is/are... Buffalo Springfield
A little known fact about this Russian virtuoso pianist of the early 20th century is that he collected luxury cars. He owned several Cadillac's and even Rolls Royce. A commonly known fact is that he had huge hands and could easily play 12 notes/keys on the piano. Who is he?
Who is... Sergei Rachmaninoff
One of the most beloved legends of country music, she was the first woman to win CMA's 'Entertainer of the Year' Award in 1972. She resided in Custer, WA for 14 years... who is she?
Who is... Loretta Lynn

What is... 'Let Her Go' Passenger (2012)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Crazy in Love (Beyonce)
What was the first UK #1 single the Beatles released?
a) From Me to You
b) Love Me Do
c) A Hard Day's Night
d) Twist and Shout
a) From Me to You
2005...
#1 Album: 'Genius Loves Company' Ray Charles
#1 Song: 'Daughters' John Mayer
Best New Artist: _________________
Maroon 5
2006...
#1 Album: 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' U2
#1 Song: 'Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own' U2
Best New Artist: _________________
John Legend
and held the top billboard single in 2005...
Who is... Mariah Carey We Belong Together
and held the top billboard single in 2008...

Who is... Flo Rida Low
Performed...
Wind of Change
Still Loving You
Rock You Like A Hurricane
Who is/are... Scorpions
For some reason this antisemite, favorite composer of the Nazi Party of 1930's Germany still has a huge fan base. Who is he?
Who is... Richard Wagner
I Hope You Dance," a song about seizing life's moments, was a major hit for this artist.
Who is... Lee Ann Womack
What is... 'Someone Like You' Adele (2011)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Watermelon Sugar (Harry Styles)
He loved baseball so much that his first job was selling peanuts at 'Washington Senators' games. He was awarded a Pulitzer prize posthumously in 1999. Additionally, he is one of the most influential figures of American Jazz music. Who is he?
Who is... Duke Ellington

He composed a lot of Robert Zemeckis films, including Back to the Future series, Forest Gump, Polar Express, Predator, The Abyss, and several Marvel movies. Who is he?
Who is... Alan Silvestri
2004...
#1 Album: 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' Outkast
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Evanescence
'Dance With My Father' Richard Marx/Luthur Vandross
2002...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'Fallin' Alicia Keys
Best New Artist: Alicia Keys
Soundtrack for the film 'O Brother Where Art Thou'
and held the top billboard single in 2002...
Who is... Nickelback How You Remind Me
and held the top billboard single in 2004...
Who is... Usher Yeah
Performed...
Eve of Destruction
The Walking Song
Happy Together
Who is/are... The Turtles
This Italian-born French composer, a favorite of Louis XIV, died after stabbing his foot with his conducting staff.
Who is... Jean-Baptiste Lully
Rascal Flatts made this highway anthem famous for the movie Cars, though it was originally a Canadian rock song.
What is... "Life Is a Highway"
What is... '21 Guns' Green Day (2009)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Stairway to Heaven (Led Zepplin)
How many instruments did Prince play on his debut album "For You"?
a) 25
b) 27
c) 38
d) 19
b) 27
2000...
#1 Album: 'Supernatural' Santana
#1 Song: 'Smooth' Santana
Best New Artist: _________________
Christina Aguilera
1998...
#1 Album: 'Time Out of Mind' Bob Dylan
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Paula Cole
'Sunny Came Home' Shawn Calvin

Originally known as "Straight4ward", some would say they are not before, and not now, so that would make them _______. They had the top billboard single in 1998...
Who is... Next Too Close
This icon is considered to be one of the original pop divas is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and is known for her unapologetic attitude towards aging in the music industry. She held the top billboard single in 1999...
Who is... Cher Believe
Performed...
I Love My Dog
A Boy With a Moon & Star on His Head
Wild World
Who is/are... Cat Stevens
He was one of the most influential composers of the early 1900's. Under the toutlage of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, he wrote such orchestral masterpieces such as...
Music for the ballet Firebird
Petrushka
the Rite of Spring
Who is... Igor Stravinsky

He first adopted the stage name 'The Tennessee Plowboy' during the Great Depression, when he changed $1 per night for this musical entertainment.
Who is... Eddy Arnold
What is... 'Viva La Vida' Cold Play (2008)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Stand By Me (Ben E King)
Kate Bush's musical career was launched with the release of her first single in 1978. That song, Withering Heights, spent 4 weeks at the #1 spot in the UK charts and hit the #1 spot all over the world. Originally, Kate Bush's record label wanted a different song as her debut single. What was the song name?
a) James and the Cold Gun
b) The Man With the Child in His Eyes
c) Strange Phenomena
What is... a) James and the Cold Gun
This man was the lead singer for the band 'Pop Will Eat Itself'. He is also known for composing deeply reflective dark theatrical scores for many top grossing movies of the past 20 years. These films scores include Pi, The Fountain, The Wrestler, & Black Swan. Who is he?
Who is... Clint Mansell
1996...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'Kiss From a Rose' Seal
Best New Artist: Hootie & the Blowfish
'Jagged Little Pill' Alanis Morrisette
1995...
#1 Album: 'Tony Bennett Unplugged MTV Unplugged' Tony Bennett
#1 Song: 'Streets of Philadelphia' Bruce Springsteen
Best New Artist: _________________
Sheryl Crow
Possessing the command of a wide vocal range purported to be 4 octaves, she became one of the most beloved female artists and held the top billboard single in 1993..
Who is... Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You
This musical phenomenon had the nationwide effect of spontaneous dancing sessions, which were known to break out at any moment and was the top billboard single in 1996...

Who is... Los del Rio Macarena
Performed...
Sabertooth Tiger
Japanese Buffalo
Ain't no Rest for the Wicked
Who is/are... Cage the Elephant
This term describes a musical passage played with great passion and emotion, often a centerpiece for a virtuoso.
What is... a cadenza
This iconic, intimate Nashville venue is known as "the beginning and the mecca" for country artists, where Garth Brooks got his start.
What is... the Bluebird Cafe
What is... 'Candy Shop' 50 Cent (2005)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... When Doves Cry (Prince)
The hype was a concept band formed in 1970 London; of which, the members adopted strange personas and dressed up as superheros when on stage. On vocals and 12-string was 'Space-star Rainbowman', better known by:
a) Roger Daltry
b) David Bowie
c) Sting
Who is... b) David Bowie
Name the only artist to have a #1 hit on the 'Billboard Hot 100' Chart in 4 different decades...
Who is... Mariah Carey
1992...
#1 Album: 'Unforgettable... With Love' Natalie Cole
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Marc Cohn
'Unforgettable' Natalie Cole
1994...
#1 Album: Soundtrack for the film 'The Body Guard' Whitney Houston
#1 Song: 'A Whole New World' (Aladdin Soundtrack) Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
Best New Artist: _________________
Toni Braxton
Known as "Skipper" to many of his childhood friends in The City of Lakes. This artist held the top billboard single in 1984...
Who is... Prince When Doves Cry
This all-female band gave the nation a clear order in the proper way to perambulate in their top billboard single of 1987...
Who is... The Bangles Walk Like an Egyptian
Performed...
Arabella
I bet you look good on the dance floor
Snap out of it
Who is/are... Arctic Monkeys
This polish composer is often credited with shaping the development of late 19th and early 20th century piano music. Adored for his nocturnes, scherzos, and ballades.

Who is/are... Frederic Chopin
He was known as the 'Country Gentleman' and is credited with helping to create the distinct "Nashville Sound". The trendy diet fad of the same name was not named in his honor, as some believe.
Who is... Chet Atkins

What is... 'It's My Life' Bon Jovi (2000)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Party in the U.S.A (Miley Cyrus)
Patricia Mae Andrejewski got her first musical gig as a singing waitress at a club called, "The Roaring Twenties". She is better known by the name she currently uses, who is she?
Who is... Pat Benatar
1988...
#1 Album: 'The Joshua Tree' U2
#1 Song: 'Somewhere Out There' Linda Ronstadt
Best New Artist: _________________
Jody Watley
1990...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'Wind Beneath my Wings' Bette Midler
Best New Artist: N/A
'Nick of Time' Bonnie Raitt
This woman got her start in the American folk group The New Christy Minstrels in 1966. Later, she contributed her voice to the mass-collaborative song, "We Are the World". She also held the top billboard single in 1981...

Who is... Kim Carnes Bette Davis Eyes
Prior to their meteoric rise to stardom, the famed director Ridley Scott requested all members of this band to dye their hair blonde in order to get the perfect look for a TV commercial that he was directing. They also held the top billboard single in 1983.
Who is... The Police Every Breath You Take
Performed...
Steppin' Stone
Last Train to Clarksville
I Wanna be Free
Who is/are... The Monkeys
This period of western music dominated Europe from the late 1500's to the mid-18th century. This term takes its name from a Portuguese word
What is... Baroque
According to the Country Music Hall of Fame, she is the most popular female country singer of all time. She strategically passed away at only 30 years old in a plane crash.
Who is... Patsy Cline

What is... 'Smooth Criminal' Michael Jackson (1988)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Baby One More Time (Britney Spears)
The first ever video to appear on MTV was 'Video Killed the Radio Star' - The Buggles, but what was the second?
"You Better Run" - Pat Benatar
1984...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'Every Breath You Take' The Police
Best New Artist: Culture Club
'Thriller' Michael Jackson
1986...
#1 Album: 'No Jacket Required' Phil Collins
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Sade
'We Are The World' Various Artists
Considered to be one of the most successful and beloved solo projects of any musical artists in history this legendary band held the top billboard single in 1976...
Who is... Wings Silly Love Songs
This disco "bro" had the top billboard single in 1978...

Who is... Andy Gibb Shadow Dancing
Performed...
Cracker Island
Dirty Harry
Clint Eastwood
Who is/are... Gorillaz
This composer introduced the world to the famous ballet, The Nutcracker
Who is... Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
*The choreography was created by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov; the story itself is an adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King, with the libretto by Alexandre Dumas
Before "country and western," this term, appearing in print around 1944, was used to describe the genre.
What is... hillbilly music
What is... 'Sweet Child of Mine' Guns N' Roses (1987)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Shake it Off (Taylor Swift)
This genius, unfortunately commonly referred to as 'Black Mozart', was the first person of African decent to ever gain popularity and public acclaim in Europe. He was leading the Paris opera for a brief time in 1776, until the white aristocracy pushed him out of the position. Adored by the public, he was renowned as a virtuoso violinist. Additionally, he was an accomplished composer, conductor, and athlete. Who is he?
Who is... Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint George
1980...
#1 Album: '52nd Street' Billy Joel
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Ricky Lee Jones
'What a Fool Believes' The Doobie Brothers
1982...
#1 Album: 'Double Fantasy' John Lennon & Yoko Ono
#1 Song: 'Bette Davis Eyes' Kim Carnes
Best New Artist: _________________
Sheena Easton
Many years after her 1972 #1 single, the 90's hip hop star, Lauren Hill, paid tribute to this legend by covering her song "Killing Me Softly".

Who is... Roberta Flack The First Time I Ever Saw You
This married couple would go on to achieve 5 separate certified gold or platinum singles, and held the top billboard single in 1975...
Who is... Captain & Tennille Love Will Keep us Stronger
Performed...
Got to Hurry
For Your Love
Over Under Sideways Down
Who is/are... The Yardbirds
Known as "The Red Priest," this composer's Four Seasons concertos are a staple of Baroque violin music.
Who is... Antonio Vivaldi
She grew up on an 8,000 acre cattle ranch in Oklahoma and began her singing career at local rodeos when she was still in high school. Since then, she has achieved more than 50 'Top 10' singles and more #1 albums than any other woman.
Who is... Reba McEntire

What is... 'Take On Me' A-Ha (1985)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac)
This British rocker was originally pursuing a degree in journalism at the London School of Economics. Who is he?
Who is... Mick Jagger
1976...
#1 Album: 'Still Crazy After All These Years' Paul Simon
#1 Song: 'Send in the Clowns' Judy Collins
Best New Artist: _________________
Natalie Cole
1978...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'You Light Up My Life' Debby Boone
'Evergreen' (Love Theme from A Star is Born) Barbra Streisand
Best New Artist: Debby Boone
'Rumors' Fleetwood Mac
and held the top billboard single in 1962...
Who is... Mr. Acker Bilk Stranger on the Shore
This controversial figure, and U.S. Green Beret, was initially charged with murder, when he shot a fellow musician after a bar fight in 1978. Ten Years later, he was gunned down in a similar way. He held the top billboard single in 1966...
Who is... Ssgt. Barry Sadler The Ballad of the Green Berets
Performed...
Dramamine
Bankrupt on Selling
Float On
Who is/are... Modest Mouse
He was born in Halle Germany on Feb. 23rd, 1685. Considered to be the quintessential 'High Baroque' composers, he spent most of his career in London writing Italian Operas for the English Nobility. Who is he?
Who is... George Frideric Handel
Holds the record for the best hair in country music. He has been inducted into both the Rockabilly Hall of Fame as well as the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is also known as the High Priest of Country Music.
Who is... Conway Twitty

What is... 'Modern Talking' Brother Louie (1983)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Dancing in the Streets (Martha and the Vandellas)
Adele holds the record for longest run for #1 album in billboards charts, was it...
a) 18 weeks
b) 20 weeks
c) 24 weeks
What is... c) 24 weeks
1972...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'You've Got a Friend' Carole King
Best New Artist: Carly Simon
'Tapestry' Carole King
1974...
#1 Album: 'Inner Visions' Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Bette Midler
'Killing Me Softly With His Song' Roberta Flack
After achieving #1 single of the year in the Billboards' Charts in 1958, This Italian singer/actor went on to be a member of Italian Parliament.
a) Domenico Mudugno Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)
b) Fabrizio De André Caro Amore
c) Adriano Celentano Amore no
Who is... a) Domenico Mudugno Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare)
This Canadian-American composer and conductor, in his 26th year of recording for Columbia, prepared for his final recording when he died of Cancer in California. He held the top billboard single in 1960...

Who is... Percy Faith Theme from A Summer Place
Performed...
Fool For Your Loving
Is This Love
Here I Go Again
Who is/are... White Snake
He was nicknamed "Schwammer" or 'little mushroom' because of his short round stature. However, he most likely prefers to be known for his body of work as an Austrian composer. Who is he?
Who is/are... Franz Schubert
This band, known for their harmonies and hits like "Pontoon," features members Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman.
Who are... Little Big Town
'Flow My Tears' John Dowland (1596)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... All the Small Things (Blink-182)
In which country is it illegal to lip-sync?
a) Russia
b) Iran
c) Uzbekistan
d) Turkmenistan
d) Turkmenistan
1968...
#1 Album: 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' The Beatles
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Bobby Gentry
'Up Up And Away' 5th Dimension
1970...
#1 Album: 'Blood Sweat and Tears' Blood Sweat and Tears
#1 Song: 'Games People Play' Joe South
Best New Artist:_________________
Crosby Stills & Nash
This American composer and performer earned the spot for the top billboard single in 1952, but perhaps more know him by his festive orchestral tune, "Sleigh Ride" inspired by a Connecticut heat wave.
*Lyrics were later added by Mitchell Parish in 1950 completing it into what we know today.
Who is... Leroy Anderson Blue Tango
This cool "cat" had a career that spanned 30 years during the swing and big band eras. She held the top billboard single in 1954...

Who is... Kitty Kallen Little Things Mean A Lot
Performed...
Never Been to Spain
Momma Told Me
One
Who is/are... Three Dog Night
He was the composer for the Shakespeare play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Also, his original Cantata 'Festgesang' served as the base melody for the popular Christmas Carol, Hark the Harold Angels Sing. Who is he?
Who is/are... Felix Mendelssohn
Considered by many as the 'Father of Country Music', he rose to popularity in the 1920's and is responsible for introducing the yodeling style to country music of that era.
Who is... Jimmie Rogers

What is... 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' Abba (1979)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Call Me Maybe (Carly Rae Jepsen)
What is the most widely accepted name for the legend sometimes referred to by the following self-adopted pseudonyms: Jamie Star, Alexander Nevermind, & Skipper. Who is he?
Who is... Prince

1964...
#1 Album: 'Barbra Streisand Album' Barbra Streisand
#1 Song: 'Days of Wine And Roses' Henry Mancini
Best New Artist:_________________
Ward Swingle
1966...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'The Shadow of Your Smile' Tony Bennett
Best New Artist: Tom Jones
'September of my Years' Frank Sinatra
This legendary American "crooner" became a household name during the mid-twentieth century. Considered a pioneer of the easy listening-pop genre, he held the top billboard single in 1946.
a) Eddy Howard To Each His Own
b) Franky Carle & His Orchestra Rumors Are Flying
c) Perry Como Prisoner of Love
Who is... c) Perry Como Prisoner of Love
For this 1950's top billboard single, they collaborated to create a fusion of orchestral and folk elements. One year after this release, they brought us "On Top of Old Smokey".

Who is... Gordon Jenkins and the Weavers Goodnight Irene
Performed...
Mr. Jones
A Long December
Round Here
Who is/are... Counting Crows
This Italian composer murdered his wife and her lover in a fit of passion but was never punished.
Who is... Carlo Gesualdo
Widely regarded as the premier country music performance venue, the Ryman Auditorium is better known by this historic name...
What is... Grand Ole Opry

What is... 'I Will Survive' Gloria Gaynor (1978)
1. Choose one person from the group
2. Have chosen person get secret word from host
3. Chosen person will act out secret word while the group guesses that word
What is... Toxic (Britney Spears)
The largest member of this Eastern European stringed instrument family is traditionally played with a large leather pick and sounds comparable to a stand up bass.
What is... Balalaika

1960...
#1 Album: _________________
#1 Song: 'The Battle of New Orleans' Jimmy Driftwood
Best New Artist: Bobby Darin
'Come Dance With Me' Frank Sinatra
1962...
#1 Album: 'Judy at Carnegie Hall' Judy Garland
#1 Song: _________________
Best New Artist: Peter Nero
'Moon River' Henry Mancini