Major Artists
What artist is known for her big blonde hairstyle?
Dolly Parton
Who sings "Crazy"?
Patsy Cline
True or False: Country music almost always has guitars.
What was country music originally known as?
Hillbilly music
In what country did country music originate?
The United States
Name a famous male country singer.
Johnny Cash, Jimmie Rogers, Hank Williams, etc.
T or F: Every single country song has yodeling.
False
In the 1960's country music declined (became less popular) because of what other genre?
Rock & Roll
Is Patsy Cline the name of a male or female country singer?
Female
Who sings "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
Hank Williams
T or False: Country Music consists of ballads and dance tunes with simple forms and harmonies.
True
Which city is known as the birthplace of country music?
Bristol, Tennessee
Guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass
Who was the first country group?
The Carter Family
Who sings the hit song "Jolene?"
Dolly Parton
When was country music born?
1920, early 1900s
The fusion (combination) of Rock 'n' Roll and Country music created which genre?
Rockabilly
Who sings "Before he Cheats?"
Carrie Underwood
Name an emotion or themes that is common in country music.
Love, heartbreak, economic hardship, agriculture (farming), country life
In which part of the U.S. did country music originate?
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