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Country Music Hits of the 1950s

Description: Test your knowledge of the popular country music hits that dominated the charts in the 1950s.
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Which country music artist had the most number-one hits on the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart in the 1950s?

  1. Hank Williams

  2. Webb Pierce

  3. Eddy Arnold

  4. Jim Reeves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hank Williams had a remarkable 35 number-one hits on the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart in the 1950s, cementing his status as a country music legend.

What was the name of Hank Williams' biggest hit single in the 1950s?

  1. Hey, Good Lookin'

  2. Your Cheatin' Heart

  3. Cold, Cold Heart

  4. Jambalaya (On the Bayou)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Released in 1952, 'Your Cheatin' Heart' became Hank Williams' signature song and one of the most iconic country music hits of all time.

Which country music duo had a string of hits in the 1950s, including 'Love's Gonna Live Here' and 'I'm Movin' On'?

  1. Hank Snow and Kitty Wells

  2. Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline

  3. Webb Pierce and Red Foley

  4. Johnny Cash and June Carter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hank Snow and Kitty Wells were known as the 'Sweethearts of Country Music' and had several hit duets in the 1950s, including 'Love's Gonna Live Here' and 'I'm Movin' On'.

Who was the first African American artist to have a number-one hit on the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart?

  1. Nat King Cole

  2. Louis Jordan

  3. Chuck Berry

  4. Ray Charles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ray Charles broke barriers in the country music industry when his song 'I Got a Woman' reached number one on the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart in 1955.

Which country music artist had a hit with the song 'Walkin' After Midnight' in 1957?

  1. Patsy Cline

  2. Brenda Lee

  3. Kitty Wells

  4. Wanda Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patsy Cline's rendition of 'Walkin' After Midnight' became a signature song for her and helped establish her as one of the leading female country music artists of the 1950s.

What was the name of the country music group that had hits with songs like 'Tennessee Waltz' and 'The Yellow Rose of Texas'?

  1. The Carter Family

  2. The Louvin Brothers

  3. The Statler Brothers

  4. The Everly Brothers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Carter Family was a pioneering country music group that gained popularity in the 1950s with their traditional country sound and hits like 'Tennessee Waltz' and 'The Yellow Rose of Texas'.

Which country music artist had a hit with the song 'Folsom Prison Blues' in 1955?

  1. Johnny Cash

  2. Carl Perkins

  3. Jerry Lee Lewis

  4. Elvis Presley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Folsom Prison Blues' was one of Johnny Cash's early hits and became a staple of his live performances, showcasing his signature storytelling style.

Who was known as the 'Queen of Country Music' in the 1950s?

  1. Patsy Cline

  2. Kitty Wells

  3. Brenda Lee

  4. Wanda Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patsy Cline earned the title 'Queen of Country Music' due to her powerful vocals, emotional performances, and string of hit songs in the 1950s, including 'Crazy' and 'I Fall to Pieces'.

Which country music artist had a hit with the song 'I'm Sorry' in 1950?

  1. Hank Williams

  2. Webb Pierce

  3. Eddy Arnold

  4. Jim Reeves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hank Williams' 'I'm Sorry' was a heartfelt ballad that showcased his songwriting prowess and became a hit in the early 1950s.

What was the name of the country music group that had hits with songs like 'Bye Bye Love' and 'Wake Up, Little Susie'?

  1. The Everly Brothers

  2. The Louvin Brothers

  3. The Statler Brothers

  4. The Carter Family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Everly Brothers were known for their close harmonies and upbeat songs, and their hits 'Bye Bye Love' and 'Wake Up, Little Susie' became crossover successes in the 1950s.

Which country music artist had a hit with the song 'Crazy' in 1961?

  1. Patsy Cline

  2. Brenda Lee

  3. Kitty Wells

  4. Wanda Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patsy Cline's rendition of 'Crazy' became one of her signature songs and is considered a classic country music ballad.

Who was known as the 'Hillbilly Shakespeare' in the 1950s?

  1. Hank Williams

  2. Webb Pierce

  3. Eddy Arnold

  4. Jim Reeves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hank Williams earned the nickname 'Hillbilly Shakespeare' due to his exceptional songwriting skills and the poetic quality of his lyrics.

Which country music artist had a hit with the song 'Oh! Lonesome Me' in 1950?

  1. Hank Williams

  2. Webb Pierce

  3. Eddy Arnold

  4. Jim Reeves


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Don Gibson's 'Oh! Lonesome Me' was a hit in the early 1950s and became a standard in the country music genre.

What was the name of the country music group that had hits with songs like 'The Ballad of Davy Crockett' and 'Ring of Fire'?

  1. The Carter Family

  2. The Louvin Brothers

  3. The Statler Brothers

  4. The Everly Brothers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Carter Family recorded 'The Ballad of Davy Crockett' in 1955, which became a huge hit and helped popularize the Davy Crockett craze of the 1950s.

Which country music artist had a hit with the song 'I Walk the Line' in 1956?

  1. Johnny Cash

  2. Carl Perkins

  3. Jerry Lee Lewis

  4. Elvis Presley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johnny Cash's 'I Walk the Line' was a major hit in the 1950s and is considered one of his signature songs.

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