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

  1. George Jones

  2. Conway Twitty

  3. Merle Haggard

  4. Willie Nelson
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
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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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Willie Nelson

  2. Elvis Presley

  3. Johnny Cash

  4. Waylon Jennings
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Garth Brooks

  2. George Strait

  3. Randy Travis

  4. Alan Jackson
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. DeBarge

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Janet Jackson

  4. Madonna
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Willie Nelson

  2. Elvis Presley

  3. Johnny Cash

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

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Garth Brooks

  2. George Strait

  3. Randy Travis

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

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. DeBarge

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Janet Jackson

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

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

Multiple choice

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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Alan Jackson

  2. Garth Brooks

  3. Randy Travis

  4. Clint Black
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. George Strait

  2. Randy Travis

  3. Alan Jackson

  4. Garth Brooks
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which artist released the iconic remix album "Thriller 25" in 2008?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. Prince

  4. Janet Jackson
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Explanation

Michael Jackson's "Thriller 25" was released in 2008 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking album "Thriller".