Country Legends
He sang “Ring of Fire” and was known as the Man in Black
Johnny Cash
John Denver sang about this “country road” that takes him home.
Take Me Home, Country Road
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton sang this famous duet.
Islands in the Stream
This Texas city is mentioned in “Amarillo by Morning.
Amarillo
his country music awards show is held every November in Nashville.
CMA Awards
“Take me home, ______.”
Country Roads
This instrument, often called the “fiddle” in country music, is actually the same as a violin.
Violin
nown for “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.
Dolly Parton
Tammy Wynette spelled out this word in one of her biggest hits.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E
“Elvira” was a hit for this group
The Oak Ridge Boys
Glen Campbell sang about this city in “By the Time I Get to
Phoenix
This female star holds the record for the most ACM Awards.
Miranda Lambert
“You picked a fine time to leave me, ______.”
Lucille
Cowboy hats are usually made from straw or this material.
Felt
He sang “On the Road Again” and is famous for his braids
Willie Nelson
This song says, “Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.
Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys)
This trio includes Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, and Martie Maguire.
The Chicks / formerly Dixie Chicks
“Galveston” is a song about a city in this state.
Texas
In 1969, this singer was the first to win CMA Entertainer of the Year
Johnny Cash
“Stand by your ______.”
Man
Line dancing became popular in the 1990s thanks to this “Boot-Scootin’” hit.
Boot Scootin’ Boogie
She was the first female artist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Patsy Cline
He Stopped Loving Her Today” was a hit for this singer
George Jones
“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” was sung by Loretta Lynn and this male singer.
Conway Twitty
“Smoky Mountain Rain” was a hit for Ronnie Milsap — the Smokies are in this U.S. region.
Tennessee/North Carolina
The Grand Ole Opry began in this decade.
1920s – 1925
“Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be ______.”
Cowboys
The steel guitar has this distinctive sound effect
Sliding Notes
He wrote and sang “Friends in Low Places
Garth Brooks
“The Gambler” tells you, “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em.
Kenny Roger
Alabama sang about this type of “Roll.”
Roll On
“Luckenbach, Texas” was sung by this artist.
Waylon Jennings
This artist’s album “Fearless” won Album of the Year at the CMAs in 2009.
Taylor Swift
“I’m gonna take my horse to the ______ road.”
Old Town
In country music, this term refers to a slow, sad song about heartbreak.
Ballad
“Coal Miner’s Daughter” was the signature song of this country queen.
Loretta Lynn
“Stand by Your Man” was a hit for this female legend.
Tammy Wynette
Brooks & Dunn sang this boot-stomping 1991 hit.
Boot Scootin’ Boogie
“Midnight Train to Georgia” was made famous by this group
Gladys Knight & the Pips
This singer has won Entertainer of the Year at the CMAs more times than anyone else.
Garth Brooks
“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, ______.”
Jolene
Who is Saniya’s favorite country/pop artist?
Hint: She talks about this artist all the time, and if you joined us for Saturday’s Jeopardy, we played her music.
TAYLOR SWIFT!
She has three country albums!