General Awareness

Music and Artists

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This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year the most times?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Whitney Houston

  4. Taylor Swift
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift has won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year six times, more than any other artist.

Multiple choice

Which award category was introduced at the American Music Awards in 2020?

  1. Favorite Latin Song

  2. Favorite K-Pop Song

  3. Favorite African Music

  4. Favorite Music Video
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Favorite K-Pop Song category was added to the American Music Awards in 2020 to recognize the growing popularity of K-Pop music worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the first-ever American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist?

  1. Elton John

  2. Stevie Wonder

  3. Paul McCartney

  4. David Bowie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Elton John won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist in 1974.

Multiple choice

Which award category was discontinued at the American Music Awards in 2008?

  1. Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group

  2. Favorite Country Male Artist

  3. Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist

  4. Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist category was discontinued at the American Music Awards in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Female Country Artist in 2021?

  1. Carrie Underwood

  2. Miranda Lambert

  3. Kacey Musgraves

  4. Maren Morris
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Carrie Underwood won the American Music Award for Favorite Female Country Artist in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite New Artist in 1999?

  1. Christina Aguilera

  2. Britney Spears

  3. NSYNC

  4. Backstreet Boys
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Christina Aguilera won the American Music Award for Favorite New Artist in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack in 2019?

  1. A Star Is Born

  2. Black Panther

  3. The Greatest Showman

  4. Bohemian Rhapsody
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The soundtrack for the film 'A Star Is Born' won the American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist in 2020?

  1. Bad Bunny

  2. J Balvin

  3. Daddy Yankee

  4. Maluma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bad Bunny won the American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist in 2022?

  1. Lauren Daigle

  2. For King & Country

  3. Elevation Worship

  4. Kirk Franklin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lauren Daigle won the American Music Award for Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Social Artist in 2021?

  1. BTS

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. The Weeknd
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BTS won the American Music Award for Favorite Social Artist in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Tour in 2018?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ed Sheeran

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Bruno Mars
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift won the American Music Award for Favorite Tour in 2018 for her 'Reputation Stadium Tour'.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the American Music Award for Favorite Music Video in 2022?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. BTS

  3. Olivia Rodrigo

  4. Lil Nas X
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift won the American Music Award for Favorite Music Video in 2022 for her video 'All Too Well (10 Minute Version).

Multiple choice

Which iconic duo released the hit song "Smooth Criminal" in 1987?

  1. Michael Jackson and Prince

  2. Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder

  3. Michael Jackson and Madonna

  4. Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson collaborated on the hit song "Smooth Criminal" in 1987, which became a global success and remains one of the most iconic collaborations in music history.

Multiple choice

Which legendary collaboration between Aretha Franklin and George Michael produced the hit song "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"?

  1. 1985

  2. 1986

  3. 1987

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aretha Franklin and George Michael collaborated on the hit song "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" in 1985, which became a global success and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

Multiple choice

Which legendary collaboration between Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney resulted in the hit song "Ebony and Ivory"?

  1. 1982

  2. 1983

  3. 1984

  4. 1985
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney collaborated on the hit song "Ebony and Ivory" in 1982, which became a global success and won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.