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Country Music Hits of the 1970s

Description: Test your knowledge of the biggest hits from the 1970s country music scene.
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Which country music legend released the hit song "He Stopped Loving Her Today" in 1975?

  1. George Jones

  2. Conway Twitty

  3. Merle Haggard

  4. Johnny Cash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Jones's emotional ballad "He Stopped Loving Her Today" became a massive hit in 1975, topping the country charts for several weeks.

Who sang the iconic song "Rhinestone Cowboy" in 1975?

  1. Glen Campbell

  2. Kenny Rogers

  3. Dolly Parton

  4. Willie Nelson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts in 1975.

Which country music duo released the hit song "The Gambler" in 1978?

  1. Brooks & Dunn

  2. Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

  3. Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn

  4. Johnny Cash & June Carter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's duet "The Gambler" was a huge hit in 1978, winning a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group.

Who sang the hit song "If I Can Make It Through the Night" in 1970?

  1. Kris Kristofferson

  2. Johnny Cash

  3. Willie Nelson

  4. Waylon Jennings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kris Kristofferson's "If I Can Make It Through the Night" was a hit for both himself and Sammy Kershaw in the 1970s.

Which country music singer released the hit song "Jolene" in 1973?

  1. Dolly Parton

  2. Tammy Wynette

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Patsy Cline


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts in 1973.

Who sang the hit song "Delta Dawn" in 1972?

  1. Tanya Tucker

  2. Tammy Wynette

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Dolly Parton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tanya Tucker's "Delta Dawn" was a hit in 1972, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Which country music singer released the hit song "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" in 1977?

  1. Waylon Jennings

  2. Willie Nelson

  3. Johnny Cash

  4. Merle Haggard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Waylon Jennings' "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" was a hit in 1977, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Who sang the hit song "The Most Beautiful Girl" in 1973?

  1. Charlie Rich

  2. Conway Twitty

  3. Merle Haggard

  4. George Jones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charlie Rich's "The Most Beautiful Girl" was a hit in 1973, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Which country music singer released the hit song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" in 1979?

  1. Charlie Daniels Band

  2. Lynyrd Skynyrd

  3. The Allman Brothers Band

  4. ZZ Top


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charlie Daniels Band's "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" was a hit in 1979, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Who sang the hit song "Blanket on the Ground" in 1974?

  1. Billie Jo Spears

  2. Tammy Wynette

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Dolly Parton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billie Jo Spears' "Blanket on the Ground" was a hit in 1974, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Which country music singer released the hit song "Country Roads" in 1971?

  1. John Denver

  2. Johnny Cash

  3. Willie Nelson

  4. Waylon Jennings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Denver's "Country Roads" was a hit in 1971, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Who sang the hit song "I'm Not Lisa" in 1972?

  1. Jessi Colter

  2. Tammy Wynette

  3. Loretta Lynn

  4. Dolly Parton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jessi Colter's "I'm Not Lisa" was a hit in 1972, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Which country music singer released the hit song "You're My Best Friend" in 1975?

  1. Don Williams

  2. Kenny Rogers

  3. Conway Twitty

  4. Johnny Cash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Don Williams' "You're My Best Friend" was a hit in 1975, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Who sang the hit song "Love Me" in 1970?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. Johnny Cash

  3. Willie Nelson

  4. Waylon Jennings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elvis Presley's "Love Me" was a hit in 1970, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

Which country music singer released the hit song "Behind Closed Doors" in 1973?

  1. Charlie Rich

  2. Conway Twitty

  3. Merle Haggard

  4. George Jones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors" was a hit in 1973, reaching the top of the country charts and the top 10 of the pop charts.

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