ARIA Awards: History and Categories

Description: The ARIA Awards are Australia's annual music awards night, celebrating the achievements of Australian artists across all genres of music.
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In which year were the ARIA Awards first held?

  1. 1987

  2. 1990

  3. 1993

  4. 1996


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ARIA Awards were first held in 1987.

Which artist has won the most ARIA Awards?

  1. Silverchair

  2. John Farnham

  3. The Wiggles

  4. Sia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silverchair has won the most ARIA Awards, with 21 awards.

Which category was introduced at the 2020 ARIA Awards?

  1. Best Hip Hop Release

  2. Best Dance Release

  3. Best Country Album

  4. Best Blues & Roots Album


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Best Hip Hop Release category was introduced at the 2020 ARIA Awards.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Female Artist?

  1. Kylie Minogue

  2. Madonna

  3. Janet Jackson

  4. Whitney Houston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kylie Minogue won the first ARIA Award for Best Female Artist in 1988.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Male Artist?

  1. John Farnham

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Prince

  4. George Michael


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Farnham won the first ARIA Award for Best Male Artist in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Group?

  1. INXS

  2. U2

  3. The Beatles

  4. The Rolling Stones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

INXS won the first ARIA Award for Best Group in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Album?

  1. Whispering Jack

  2. Thriller

  3. Bad

  4. Dangerous


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Farnham's album \"Whispering Jack\" won the first ARIA Award for Best Album in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Single?

  1. I Still Call Australia Home

  2. The Loco-Motion

  3. Like a Prayer

  4. Smooth Criminal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peter Allen's song \"I Still Call Australia Home\" won the first ARIA Award for Best Single in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best New Artist?

  1. Kylie Minogue

  2. Jason Donovan

  3. Rick Astley

  4. New Kids on the Block


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kylie Minogue won the first ARIA Award for Best New Artist in 1988.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best International Artist?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. Whitney Houston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson won the first ARIA Award for Best International Artist in 1988.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Video?

  1. I Still Call Australia Home

  2. The Loco-Motion

  3. Like a Prayer

  4. Smooth Criminal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peter Allen's song \"I Still Call Australia Home\" won the first ARIA Award for Best Video in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Cover Art?

  1. Whispering Jack

  2. Thriller

  3. Bad

  4. Dangerous


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Farnham's album \"Whispering Jack\" won the first ARIA Award for Best Cover Art in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Producer?

  1. David Briggs

  2. Quincy Jones

  3. Trevor Horn

  4. Nile Rodgers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Briggs won the first ARIA Award for Best Producer in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Engineer?

  1. Bill Price

  2. Bruce Swedien

  3. Bob Clearmountain

  4. Andy Wallace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Price won the first ARIA Award for Best Engineer in 1987.

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Remix?

  1. PWL

  2. Shep Pettibone

  3. Jellybean

  4. Eric Kupper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PWL won the first ARIA Award for Best Remix in 1988.

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