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

Who received the Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year in 2017?

  1. Shawn Mendes

  2. Alessia Cara

  3. The Weeknd

  4. Drake
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Shawn Mendes won the Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year in 2017 for his song "Treat You Better".

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Juno Award for Producer of the Year in 2016?

  1. Bob Ezrin

  2. David Foster

  3. Jack Antonoff

  4. Max Martin
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Bob Ezrin won the Juno Award for Producer of the Year in 2016 for his work on The Weeknd's album "Beauty Behind the Madness".

Multiple choice

Which artist received the Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year in 2014?

  1. Justin Bieber - "Believe"

  2. One Direction - "Take Me Home"

  3. Taylor Swift - "Red"

  4. Katy Perry - "Prism"
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Justin Bieber won the Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year in 2014 for his album "Believe".

Multiple choice

Which artist was awarded the Juno Award for Country Album of the Year in 2012?

  1. Taylor Swift - "Speak Now"

  2. Carrie Underwood - "Play On"

  3. Miranda Lambert - "Four the Record"

  4. Blake Shelton - "Red River Blue"
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Taylor Swift won the Juno Award for Country Album of the Year in 2012 for her album "Speak Now".

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year in 2010?

  1. Alicia Keys - "The Element of Freedom"

  2. Beyoncé - "I Am... Sasha Fierce"

  3. Mary J. Blige - "Stronger with Each Tear"

  4. Usher - "Raymond v. Raymond"
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Alicia Keys won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year in 2010 for her album "The Element of Freedom".

Multiple choice

Who was awarded the Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year in 2009?

  1. Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté - "In the Heart of the Moon"

  2. Buena Vista Social Club - "At Carnegie Hall"

  3. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - "Long Walk to Freedom"

  4. Salif Keita - "Moffou"
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Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté won the Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year in 2009 for their album "In the Heart of the Moon".

Multiple choice

Which artist's cover of "I Will Survive" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979?

  1. Gloria Gaynor

  2. Diana Ross

  3. Donna Summer

  4. Chaka Khan
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Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive" topped the charts in 1979, becoming a symbol of female empowerment.

Multiple choice

Who had a hit with their cover of "Hurt" in 2002?

  1. Johnny Cash

  2. Nine Inch Nails

  3. Miley Cyrus

  4. Disturbed
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Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt" was a powerful and emotional rendition that resonated with audiences.

Multiple choice

Who had a chart-topping hit with their cover of "Smooth Criminal" in 2006?

  1. Alien Ant Farm

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Madonna

  4. Britney Spears
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Alien Ant Farm's cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" was a unique and energetic take on the pop classic.

Multiple choice

Who had a hit with their cover of "I Say a Little Prayer" in 1968?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Dionne Warwick

  3. Dusty Springfield

  4. The Supremes
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Aretha Franklin's soulful cover of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" showcased her powerful vocals and became a signature song.

Multiple choice

Which artist's cover of "Respect" was a hit in 1967?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Otis Redding

  3. James Brown

  4. Wilson Pickett
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Aretha Franklin's powerful and iconic cover of Otis Redding's "Respect" became a feminist anthem and a signature song for the Queen of Soul.

Multiple choice

Which artist's cover of "Like a Virgin" was a hit in 1984?

  1. Madonna

  2. Cyndi Lauper

  3. Prince

  4. Michael Jackson
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Madonna's provocative and iconic performance of "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards cemented her status as a pop icon.

Multiple choice

Who had a chart-topping hit with their cover of "I Will Always Love You" in 1992?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Dolly Parton

  3. Kenny Rogers

  4. Reba McEntire
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Whitney Houston's powerful and emotional rendition of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice

Which artist's cover of "Dancing Queen" was a hit in 2021?

  1. ABBA

  2. Miley Cyrus

  3. Dua Lipa

  4. Taylor Swift
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ABBA's "Dancing Queen" was re-released in 2021 as part of the soundtrack for the film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" and became a hit once again.

Multiple choice

Who won the Best Music award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2024?

  1. Jung Jae-il

  2. Lee Byung-hun

  3. Park Myung-hoon

  4. Jang Hye-jin
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Jung Jae-il won the Best Music award for his work on the film Parasite.