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Country Music Hits of the 1980s

Description: Test your knowledge of the biggest country music hits of the 1980s.
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Which country music star released the hit song "9 to 5" in 1980?

  1. Dolly Parton

  2. Reba McEntire

  3. Tammy Wynette

  4. Loretta Lynn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts.

Who sang the 1981 hit "He Stopped Loving Her Today"?

  1. George Jones

  2. Conway Twitty

  3. Merle Haggard

  4. Willie Nelson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Jones's "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is one of the most iconic country songs of all time.

Which country music duo released the hit song "Islands in the Stream" in 1983?

  1. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

  2. George Strait and Reba McEntire

  3. Alabama and The Judds

  4. Brooks & Dunn and Garth Brooks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's "Islands in the Stream" was a massive hit, topping the charts in both the US and the UK.

Who sang the 1984 hit "Always on My Mind"?

  1. Willie Nelson

  2. Elvis Presley

  3. Johnny Cash

  4. Waylon Jennings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts.

Which country music star released the hit song "The Dance" in 1985?

  1. Garth Brooks

  2. George Strait

  3. Randy Travis

  4. Alan Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garth Brooks's "The Dance" was a massive hit, selling over 10 million copies in the US.

Who sang the 1986 hit "Who's Holding Donna Now"?

  1. DeBarge

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Janet Jackson

  4. Madonna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DeBarge's "Who's Holding Donna Now" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the R&B and pop charts.

Which country music duo released the hit song "Islands in the Stream" in 1983?

  1. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

  2. George Strait and Reba McEntire

  3. Alabama and The Judds

  4. Brooks & Dunn and Garth Brooks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's "Islands in the Stream" was a massive hit, topping the charts in both the US and the UK.

Who sang the 1984 hit "Always on My Mind"?

  1. Willie Nelson

  2. Elvis Presley

  3. Johnny Cash

  4. Waylon Jennings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts.

Which country music star released the hit song "The Dance" in 1985?

  1. Garth Brooks

  2. George Strait

  3. Randy Travis

  4. Alan Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garth Brooks's "The Dance" was a massive hit, selling over 10 million copies in the US.

Who sang the 1986 hit "Who's Holding Donna Now"?

  1. DeBarge

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Janet Jackson

  4. Madonna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DeBarge's "Who's Holding Donna Now" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the R&B and pop charts.

Which country music star released the hit song "I Cross My Heart" in 1987?

  1. George Strait

  2. Randy Travis

  3. Alan Jackson

  4. Garth Brooks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Strait's "I Cross My Heart" was a massive hit, selling over 5 million copies in the US.

Who sang the 1988 hit "Don't Rock the Jukebox"?

  1. Alan Jackson

  2. Garth Brooks

  3. Randy Travis

  4. Clint Black


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alan Jackson's "Don't Rock the Jukebox" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts.

Which country music star released the hit song "Friends in Low Places" in 1989?

  1. Garth Brooks

  2. George Strait

  3. Alan Jackson

  4. Randy Travis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garth Brooks's "Friends in Low Places" was a massive hit, selling over 10 million copies in the US.

Who sang the 1989 hit "Love Without End, Amen"?

  1. George Strait

  2. Randy Travis

  3. Alan Jackson

  4. Garth Brooks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Strait's "Love Without End, Amen" was a crossover hit, reaching the top of both the country and pop charts.

Which country music star released the hit song "Achy Breaky Heart" in 1992?

  1. Billy Ray Cyrus

  2. Garth Brooks

  3. Alan Jackson

  4. George Strait


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billy Ray Cyrus's "Achy Breaky Heart" was a massive hit, selling over 10 million copies in the US.

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