Music Trivia and Quizzes

Hello, music lovers and trivia enthusiasts! Are you looking for a way to spice up your gatherings with friends? Do you crave the excitement of a good challenge while reminiscing about your favorite tunes? Music trivia is a fantastic way to combine your love for music with the thrill of competition, and I’m here to guide you through the best ways to incorporate it into your next get-together.

Hosting a Music Quiz: The Basics

A music quiz can be the perfect centerpiece for your gathering. To host a song quiz, you’ll need to prepare a list of music trivia questions covering a variety of topics and genres. You can play the songs, use lyrics as a prompt, or ask questions about the artists and the era. To play the song quiz, use platforms like Spotify to create your playlist, or use voice-activated devices like Alexa for a ‘Song Quiz Alexa’ version.

Let’s explore specific themes for your music trivia night and I’ll provide you with an outline of questions set that you may use to challenge your friends.

Music Trivia Questions: The Heart of the Quiz

Questions could cover various facets of music, including artist names, song titles, lyrics, awards, and interesting factoids about famous tracks. Keep everyone on their toes with unexpected questions that span multiple genres and periods.

Below I am including a general list of music trivia questions:

#	Question	Correct answer
1	Which American rock band released the song ‘God Only Knows’?	The Beach Boys
2	The song ‘You Really Got Me’ had a well-known cover by Van Halen, but who recorded the original?	The Kinks
3	What was the name of the first of Elvis Presley’s 114 Top 40 hits?	Heartbreak Hotel’l
4	Which American Musician wrote the song ‘Like a Rolling Stone’?	Bob Dylan
5	Which English rock band released the song ‘She Loves You’?	The Beatles
6	Which British music duo released the song ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’?	Eurythmics
7	What does the singer Sting suggest you should do if you love somebody?	Set them free
8	Which American rhythm and blues girl group released the studio album ‘Destiny Fulfilled’?	Destiny’s Child
9	Which band had Lou Reed as its lead vocalist?	The Velvet Underground
10	Which of these is a brass instrument?	Trumpted
11	Which artist first recorded ‘Hurt’, which was later covered by Johnny Cash?	Nine Inch Nails
12	Spandau Ballet had a hit in 1983 with which song?	TRUE
13	What is the name of the woman from The Black Eyed Peas?	Fergie
14	Which rock band’s hits include “Gimme All Your Lovin” and “Sharp Dressed Man”?	ZZ Top
15	What song did Devo have a hit with in 1980?	Whip It
16	Which American music duo released the studio album ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’?	Simon & Garfunkel
17	Which English rock band released the studio album ‘Wish You Were Here’?	Pink Floyd
18	Which boy band included Nick Carter?	Backstreet Boys
19	‘Liberian Girl’ is a song by which musician?	Michael Jackson
20	The song ‘All Along the Watchtower’ had a well-known cover by Jimi Hendrix, but who recorded the original?	Bob Dylan
21	Which psychedelic rock band released the song ‘Voodoo Child’?	The Jimi Hendrix Experience
22	Which American singer released the album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’?	Madonna
23	Which member of The Beatles famously claimed to be ‘More popular than Jesus’?	John Lennon
24	Which band was fronted by Debbie Harry?	Blondie
25	Which rapper had the hit song ‘Big Poppa’ in the 1990s?	Biggie Smalls
26	Which song, originally recorded by Pulp, was later covered by William Shatner?	Common People
27	Who Released The 70’s Album Entitled Trans-Europe Express	Kraftwerk
28	Which song, originally recorded by Patti Smith, was later covered by Bruce Springsteen?	Because the Night
29	Who won the first season of American Idol?	Kelly Clarkson
30	Which American band released the song ‘Boom Boom Pow’?	Black Eyed Peas
31	Which British rock band released the song ‘Under Pressure’?	Queen
32	Which song, originally recorded by the Rolling Stones, was later covered by Devo?	(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
33	Who Released The 70’s Album Entitled Blood on the Tracks?	Bob Dylan
34	Which American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress released the studio album ‘Circus’?	Britney Spears
35	Which English rock band released the studio album ‘Sticky Fingers’?	The Rolling Stones
36	Which song, originally recorded by Roberta Flack, was later covered by The Fugees?	Killing Me Softly
37	‘You Are Not Alone’ is a song by which musician?	Michael Jackson
38	Who had a hit with School’s Out in 1972?	Alice Cooper
39	Which band includes ‘George Harrison’?	The Beatles
40	Which French electronica duo released the song ‘One More Time’?	Daft Punk
41	Which English rock band released the studio album ‘OK Computer’?	Radiohead
42	Which English rock band released the song ‘Get Back’?	The Beatles
43	Which band includes ‘Anni-Frid Lyngstad’?	ABBA
44	Which song begins with the lyrics: “A long, long time ago / I can still remember how / That music used to make me smile…”?	“American Pie” by Don McLean
45	Which of these is a percussion instrument?	Gong
46	‘Barbie Girl’ was a one hit wonder in 1997 by which artist?	Aqua
47	What type of instrument is a oboe?	Woodwind
48	Which American singer, actress and record producer released the song ‘Lift Off’?	Beyoncé
49	Which British recording artist released the album ‘Hounds of Love’?	Kate Bush
50	What type of instrument is a glockenspiel?	Percussion
51	Which country star had hits including “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman”?	Glen Campbell
52	What Is The Sound Producing Equipment Element Of Many Woodwind Instrument Called?	The Reed
53	What type of instrument is a bugle?	Brass
54	Which American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress released the song ‘(You Drive Me) Crazy’?	Britney Spears
55	Whose Albums Include “Better Living By Chemistry” & “You’ve Come A Long Way Baby”?	Fatboy Slim
56	Which of these is a stringed instrument?	Harp
57	Which band has Chris Martin as its lead vocalist?	Coldplay
58	Which popular name for girls was sung about by Van Morrison, The Doors, U2, and Laura Branigan?	Gloria
59	Which artist first recorded ‘Where Is My Mind’, which was later covered by Tkay Maidza?	The Pixies
60	‘I Touch Myself’ was a one hit wonder in 1990 by which artist?	Divinyls
61	Which American rapper, producer and actor released the studio album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’?	Eminem
62	Which alternative rock band from the United States released the studio album ‘Pinkerton’?	Weezer
63	What band’s rendition of ‘Red Red Wine’ topped the charts in 1988?	UB40
64	Which pop star is known as ‘The King of Pop’?	Michael Jackson
65	Which American rock band released the album ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’?	Red Hot Chili Peppers
66	Which popular dance is mentioned in the Wham! song ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’?	The Jitterbug
67	‘Black or White’ was sung by which musician?	Michael Jackson
68	Who was the lead singer of the Cure?	Robert Smith
69	Which musician released the studio album ‘Fever’?	Kylie Minogue
70	With Which Artist Is The Funk Band ‘The New Power Generation’ Associated?	Prince
71	What type of instrument is a clarinet?	Woodwind
72	What type of instrument is a saxophone?	Woodwind
73	Whose Only UK No.1 Single Was “My Ding A Ling” In 1972?	Chuck Berry
74	In the song “Born Slippy”, who was shouting for “Lager Lager Lager”?	Underworld
75	Which American singer, songwriter, and actress released the studio album ‘The Fame Monster’?	Lady Gaga
76	Which musician wrote the song ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’?	Bob Dylan
77	Which artist first recorded ‘Hallelujah’, which was later covered by Jeff Buckley?	Leonard Cohen
78	What type of instrument is a piccolo?	Woodwind
79	Who Had A Number One Hit With Puppy Love In 1972?	Donny Osmond
80	Which musical features the songs ‘Adelaide’s Lament’ and ‘Luck Be a Lady’?	Guys and Dolls
81	Which of these is a stringed instrument?	Mandolin
82	Which of these is a brass instrument?	French Horn
83	What song did Soft Cell have a hit with in 1986?	Tainted Love
84	Which British rock band released the song ‘Flash’, the theme tune to the film ‘Flash Gordon’?	Queen
85	Which American singer, songwriter, and actress released the song ‘Alejandro’?	Lady Gaga
86	Which Canadian singer released the song ‘Girlfriend’?	Avril Lavigne
87	What Nationality Was Mozart?	Austrian
88	Who Released The 70’s Album ‘Rumours’?	Fleetwood Mac
89	Which British musician performed under the alter ego ‘Ziggy Stardust’?	David Bowie
90	Which British musician collaborated with Queen on the song ‘Under Pressure’?	David Bowie
91	Whose Albums Include “Kind Of Blue”, “In A Silent Way”, “Bitches Bru” & “Tutu”?	Miles Davis
92	Which of these is a woodwind instrument?	Bassoon
93	Which song, originally recorded by Tears for Fears, was later covered by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews?	Mad World
94	Which American rock band released the studio album ‘Nevermind’?	Nirvana
95	Which song begins with the lyrics: “If I should stay, I would only be in your way.”?	“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
96	Which American music duo released the song ‘The Sound of Silence’?	Simon & Garfunkel
97	What type of instrument is a sitar?	Stringed
98	Which English rock band released the song ‘Sympathy for the Devil’?	The Rolling Stones
99	Who had a hit in 1988 with Don’t Worry Be Happy?	Bobby McFerrin
100	Who Had Hits With “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It” & “Orange Crush”?	REM

80s Music Trivia: A Blast From the Past

The 1980s were a time of big hair and even bigger hits. From Michael Jackson to Madonna, there’s an abundance of music trivia from this era. Tailor your questions to reflect the diversity and uniqueness of the 80s music scene.

Below I am including a list of 80’s music trivia questions:

#	Question	Correct answer
1	Which band released an album called ‘Rio’ in 1982?	Duran Duran
2	Which song by Soft Cell became a worldwide hit in 1981?	Tainted Love
3	Which singer had a hit with ‘Like a Virgin’ in 1984?	Madonna
4	Which band recorded ‘Every Breath You Take’ in 1983?	The Police
5	Who is the lead vocalist of the band ‘The Cure’?	Robert Smith
6	Who had a hit with the song ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ in 1988?	Guns N’ Roses
7	Who sang the 80s hit song ‘Don’t Stop Believin’‘?	Journey
8	Which band is known for their hit ‘Take on Me’?	A-ha
9	Who released the album ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ in 1984?	Bruce Springsteen
10	Which artist sang ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ in 1987?	Whitney Houston
11	What was the name of Phil Collins’s first solo single?	In the Air Tonight
12	Which group is famous for the song ‘Don’t You Want Me’?	The Human League
13	Who sang the 80s hit ‘Hit Me with Your Best Shot’?	Pat Benatar
14	Who performed the song ‘Walk This Way’ with Run-DMC in 1986?	Aerosmith
15	Who released the hit single ‘Karma Chameleon’ in 1983?	Culture Club
16	Who is the frontman of the band ‘INXS’?	Michael Hutchence
17	Which 80s music video is most famous for its pencil-sketch animation?	Take on Me
18	Who recorded the song ‘Lean on Me’ in 1987?	Club Nouveau
19	Who was the lead singer of the band ‘Talking Heads’?	David Byrne
20	Which artist released the song ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’ in 1984?	Tina Turner
21	Who is the artist behind the 80s hit song ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’?	Eurythmics
22	Who sang ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’ in 1987?	Def Leppard
23	Who is the artist behind the hit ‘Super Freak’?	Rick James
24	Who sang the song ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ in 1988?	Poison
25	What is the best selling album of the 1980s worldwide?	Thriller
26	Who was the lead singer of the band ‘AC/DC’ for most of the 80s?	Brian Johnson
27	What was the best-selling single of the 1980s in UK?	Do They Know It’s Christmas?
28	Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ album was influenced by music from which country?	South Africa
29	Who sang the 1989 hit ‘Like a Prayer’?	Madonna
30	Which 80s band was fronted by Boy George?	Culture Club
31	Which band released the song ‘Love Shack’ in 1989?	The B-52’s
32	What is the name of Bon Jovi’s 1986 album that features the song ‘Livin on a Prayer’?	Slippery When Wet
33	Who is known for his song ‘Abracadabra’?	Steve Miller Band
34	In 1989, who topped the charts with ‘Right Here Waiting’?	Richard Marx
35	Who sang ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ in 1987?	Rick Astley
36	Which band sang ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’?	The Smiths
37	Who was the lead vocalist of the band ‘Queen’ in the 80s?	Freddie Mercury
38	Which legendary guitarist famously lit his guitar on fire at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival?	Jimi Hendrix
39	What is the longest song to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 charts?	American Pie by Don McLean
40	Who performed the Kinopoisk-award-winning ‘Eternal Flame’?	The Bangles
41	What was Motley Crue’s first album?	Too Fast for Love
42	Who were the four original members of Depeche Mode?	Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Vince Clarke
43	Who was known as the ‘King of Pop’?	Michael Jackson
44	What was Van Halen’s only No.1 single on the billboard charts?	Jump
45	Who had a hit in the 80’s with ‘Footloose’?	Kenny Loggins
46	Who was the lead signer of the 80s band ‘Dexys Midnight Runners’?	Kevin Rowland
47	Which country gave us ‘Men At Work’?	Australia
48	Who belonged to the group that released ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’?	Cyndi Lauper
49	How many consecutive number one singles did Michael Jackson have from his ‘Bad’ album?	Five
50	Which band released the ‘Hysteria’ album?	Def Leppard
51	Genesis drummer Phil Collins began a successful solo career in the 80’s, true or false?	TRUE
52	What 80s band had hits with ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’?	UB40
53	Which famous musician’s real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner?	Sting
54	Bryan Adams released ‘Summer of ‘69’ in which year?	1985
55	What year did Run-DMC release its self-titled debut album?	1984
56	What 80s band sang the song ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’?	Foreigner
57	Which country singer wrote Patsy Cline’s hit ‘Crazy’?	Willie Nelson
58	What famous painter did Sade pay homage to in the video for ‘The Sweetest Taboo’?	Henri Rousseau
59	Which band had an 80s number 1 hit with ‘Eye of the Tiger’?	Survivor
60	Phil Collins was the drummer and singer for which band in the 1980s?	Genesis
61	Which band hit the top of the charts in the 1980s with ‘Under Pressure’?	Queen and David Bowie
62	Who won a Grammy for Best New Artist in the 80s?	Sade
63	Who sang the theme song for the 1981 James Bond film, ‘For Your Eyes Only’?	Sheena Easton
64	What song starts with the lyrics ‘I made it through the wilderness’?	Like a Virgin
65	What was the name of the supergroup who sang ‘We Are The World’?	USA for Africa
66	Which 80s artist does the song ‘Purple Rain’ belong to?	Prince
67	Who won multiple Grammy’s for the hit ‘Beat It’?	Michael Jackson
68	What was the title of Bon Jovi’s first number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100?	‘You Give Love a Bad Name’
69	Who performed the 80s hit ‘Fast Car’?	Tracy Chapman
70	Who is the artist behind the 1984 hit ‘Hello’?	Lionel Richie
71	Which Irish band released their breakthrough album, ‘The Joshua Tree’ in the 1980s?	U2
72	Which musician released the iconic 80s hit ‘Take My Breath Away’?	Berlin
73	What song brought Whitney Houston her first Grammy Award in the 80s?	Saving All My Love For You
74	Who sang the original ‘I Will Always Love You’ in 1973 & re-released in 1982?	Dolly Parton
75	Which singer had a hit in the 80s with ‘Time After Time’?	Cyndi Lauper
76	Who founded rap group N.W.A. in the 80s?	Dr. Dre and Ice Cube
77	Whitney Houston’s ‘Greatest Love of All’ is a cover of whose song?	George Benson
78	Which French & Belgian singing duo was responsible for the hit ‘Je t’aime… moi non plus’?	Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg
79	Who had a hit in the 80s with ‘The Final Countdown’?	Europe
80	‘Down Under’ was a number one hit in the US in the 80s for which band?	Men At Work
81	What was Billy Joel’s only number one single in the UK during the 1980s?	Uptown Girl
82	Which supergroup was formed for the sole purpose of recording ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’?	Band Aid
83	The band ‘Tears for Fears’ originated from which country?	England
84	Who had an 80s number 1 hit with ‘Mickey’?	Toni Basil
85	Who performs ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ from the 80s?	Bobby McFerrin
86	Which musical had the original title of ‘Time Rice’?	Starlight Express
87	Which Bob Marley song became his biggest chart hit posthumously in 1984?	Buffalo Soldier
88	What Beatles member released the hit single ‘Imagine’ in the 1980s?	John Lennon
89	Which song has been recorded in 1980 by the British band ‘Sniff ‘n’ the Tears’ and became a huge hit?	Drivers Seat
90	What 1980s one-hit wonder band had a #6 hit with their third single, ‘Come on down to My Boat’?	Every Mother’s Son
91	Who shot the sheriff?	Bob Marley
92	Which singer’s real name is the symbol for Prince Roger Nelson in the 1980s?	Prince
93	What was the theme song for the 1982 film, Rocky III?	Eye of the Tiger
94	Which British ska band sang about their ‘Baggy Trousers’?	Madness
95	Mick Jagger and David Bowie had a hit with which song?	Dancing in the Street
96	Which Lionel Ritchie song is also a salutation?	Hello
97	‘Little Lies’ was a hit for which band?	Fleetwood Mac
98	What film was the Kenny Loggins song “Danger Zone’ the theme song for?	Top Gun
99	Who wanted to ‘fight for your right to party’?	Beastie Boys
100	What was Michael Jackson’s biggest hit of the 80s?	Billie Jean

90s Music Trivia: Grunge, Pop, and Everything In-Between

The ’90s gave us a variety of musical trends and some of the most iconic artists and groups. Remember to cover different genres, from grunge rock and RnB to the emergence of teen pop that defined the decade.

Below I am including a list of 90’s music trivia questions: |Question |Answer | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| |What duo had a 1997 hit with ‘MMMMBop’? |Hanson | |Who won the Best New Artist Grammy award in 1999? |Christina Aguilera | |Which song from the Spice Girls became their first hit? |Wannabe | |Who wrote ‘My Heart Will Go On’, the theme song from the movie ‘Titanic’? |James Horner and Will Jennings | |What’s the name of Backstreet Boys’ first album, released in 1996? |Backstreet Boys | |Which band sang the hit song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’? |Nirvana | |What was REM’s hit song of the 90’s? |Losing My Religion | |What band was Gwen Stefani the lead vocalist for in the 1990s? |No Doubt | |Who released the song ‘A Whole New World’ with Peabo Bryson in 1992? |Regina Belle | |Which was the first virtual band, created in 1996? |Gorillaz | |What 1997 song by Sarah McLachlan was later remixed by DJ Tiesto? |Silence | |Who sang the 1999 hit ‘I Want it That Way’? |Backstreet Boys | |Which song by Oasis was released in 1995 and became their biggest hit? |Wonderwall | |Where is the band Radiohead originally from? |Oxford, England | |Which musical act was known for the song ‘Barbie Girl’? |Aqua | |Who had a hit in 1994 with ‘Mr. Jones’? |Counting Crows | |Which band sang ‘Waterfalls’ which became a smash-hit in 1995? |TLC | |Who released the album ‘Nevermind’ in 1991? |Nirvana | |Who performed the hit song ‘Smooth’ in 1999? |Santana featuring Rob Thomas | |What was Mariah Carey’s biggest hit of the 90s? |One Sweet Day | |What band is known for the song ‘Creep’? |Radiohead | |Who performed the hit ‘Under The Bridge’ in 1992? |Red Hot Chili Peppers | |Who originally performed the song ‘Genie in a Bottle’? |Christina Aguilera | |What was the best-selling album of the 1990’s? |Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill| |What was the name of the band formed by Damon Albarn in 1988? |Blur | |What was the name of Britney Spears’ first single, released in 1998? |Baby One More Time | |Who released ‘Black Hole Sun’ in 1994? |Soundgarden | |Which band released the hit song ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ in 1998? |Aerosmith | |What was Shania Twain’s breakthrough album in 1995? |The Woman in Me | |What was the name of the band Chris Martin was part of in the 1990s? |Coldplay | |Who sang the hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ in 1999? |Lit | |What was the name of Destiny’s Child’s first hit single in 1998? |No, No, No Part 2 | |What was Madonna’s top-charting album of the 90s? |Ray of Light | |What year was the Boyz II Men hit ‘End of the Road’ released? |1992 | |What was the name of the lead singer of the band Pearl Jam? |Eddie Vedder | |Who was known for their hit song ‘U Can’t Touch This’? |MC Hammer | |What was the name of the hit 1993 song by Aerosmith that actually appeared in the movie ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’? |Dude (Looks Like a Lady) | |Who performed the 1997 hit song ‘Barely Breathing’? |Duncan Sheik | |What was the late 1990’s band that included Nicole Scherzinger as a member? |Eden’s Crush | |Who released the single ‘Believe’ in 1998? |Cher | |Which band released the 1991 album ‘Out Of Time’? |R.E.M. | |Who was the lead vocalist of the band Nirvana? |Kurt Cobain | |Which 1994 album became Green Day’s major label debut? |Dookie | |Who performed the hit song ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ in 1999? |Lit | |What was the name of Celine Dion’s debut English album? |Unison | |What was the name of NSYNC’s debut album? |NSYNC | |Who sang the 1999 hit ‘Smooth’? |Santana and Rob Thomas | |Which artist released the album ‘Daydream’ in 1995? |Mariah Carey | |Who originally performed the song ‘Torn’? |Natalie Imbruglia | |Which band released the 1991 album ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’? |Red Hot Chili Peppers | |When was Britney Spears born? |December 2nd, 1981 | |What was the name of the powerful ballad that Aerosmith released in 1998 for the movie Armageddon? |I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing | |Who had a hit in 1997 with ‘Bitch’? |Meredith Brooks | |Which band had their comeback hit ‘I Want You Back’ in 1996? |Take That | |Who had a hit in 1996 with ‘Mysterious Girl’? |Peter Andre | |Which famous 90’s band had a hit with the song ‘Two Princes’? |Spin Doctors | |Which girlfriend of Kurt Cobain was in the band Hole? |Courtney Love | |The song ‘Creep’ - is it by Blur or Radiohead? |Radiohead | |What was the name of U2’s 1991 album, odd in the fact that it’s one word repeated twice? |Achtung Baby | |The song ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ – is it by Oasis or Blur? |Oasis | |What band is Billy Ray Cyrus in? |No, he is a solo artist | |Who had a hit in 1991 with ‘Good Vibrations’? |Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch | |Which hit song by Madonna was released in 1998? |Ray of Light | |Which British artist had a late 90’s hit with ‘Angels’? |Robbie Williams | |What’s the name of the Spice Girl who was not really a redhead? |Geri Halliwell, Ginger Spice | |The song ‘Torn’ by Natalie Imbruglia, was it written by her or was it a cover? |It was a cover | |Which popular 90’s band did Dave Grohl belong to after Nirvana’s end? |Foo Fighters | |What was the name of Radiohead’s album released in 1997? |OK Computer | |The song ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – is it by Shed Seven or Ocean Colour Scene? |Shed Seven | |Who had a hit in 1995 with ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’? |Coolio | |Which band sang the theme song for ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’? |DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince | |Who stormed the charts in 1993 with ‘What Is Love’? |Haddaway | |What was the name of Will Smith’s first solo album? |Big Willie Style | |What was the name of the main character in the ‘Smooth Criminal’ music video, portrayed by Michael Jackson?|Annie | |Who originally sang ‘Can’t Touch This’? |MC Hammer | |What female duet teamed up to sing ‘The Boy Is Mine’ in 1998? |Monica and Brandy | |Who had a hit in 1999 with ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’? |Ricky Martin | |What was the name of the girl group the female artist Pink was part of before her solo career? |Choice | |Which Aussie band had a hit with ‘The Animal Song’ in 1999? |Savage Garden | |Who originally sang ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’ in the 90s? |The Fugees | |Who stormed the charts in 1997 with ‘MMMBop’? |Hanson | |Which boy band had a hit with ‘As Long As You Love Me’ in 1997? |Backstreet Boys | |Who sang the 1990 hit ‘Ice Ice Baby’? |Vanilla Ice | |What language is the Macarena song in? |Spanish | |Which band sang the hit song ‘I’ll Make Love to You’? |Boyz II Men | |Who had a hit with ‘Don’t Speak’ in 1996? |No Doubt | |What group had a hit in 1996 with ‘Wannabe’? |Spice Girls | |Who scored a 1991 hit with ‘Unfinished Sympathy’? |Massive Attack | |Which 90s band featured the Gallagher brothers? |Oasis | |Who sang ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ in the 1990s? |Sinead O’Connor | |Who is the lead singer of Pearl Jam? |Eddie Vedder | |Who had the hit ‘Another Night’ in the 90s? |Real McCoy | |What city was Biggie Smalls from? |Brooklyn, New York | |Which 90s band was led by Stephan Jenkins? |Third Eye Blind | |Who was known for the song ‘Basket Case’? |Green Day | |What indie rock band featured Juliana Hatfield on bass and Evan Dando on lead vocals? |The Lemonheads | |Who sang ‘Wicked Game’ in 1991? |Chris Isaak | |In the Macarena song, what are they trying to do? |A Dance | |Which 90s artist is famous for her song ‘You Oughta Know’? |Alanis Morissette | |Which song are the lyrics ‘I get knocked down, But I get up again’ from? |’Tubthumping’ by Chumbawamba |

Country Music Trivia: From Honky-Tonk to Today’s Hits

Country music has a rich history and a loyal fan base. Questions can include queries about legendary figures, famous songs, historic moments in country music, and contemporary chart-toppers.

Below I am including a list of country music trivia questions:

Question	Answer
Who is known as ‘The Father of Country Music’?	Jimmie Rodgers
What country music singer is known for his hit song ‘Friends in Low Places’?	Garth Brooks
Who was the first female country artist to sell over 10 million copies of an album?	Shania Twain
What country music star is notorious for smashing guitars?	Garth Brooks
Which Country music artist is known as ‘The Man in Black’?	Johnny Cash
Who sung the classic country song ‘Crazy’?	Patsy Cline
In what US city is the Grand Ole Opry located?	Nashville, Tennessee
Which country singer is known as ‘The Gambler’?	Kenny Rogers
Which country music singer wrote ‘Always On My Mind’?	Willie Nelson
Who sings the country song ‘Chattahoochee’?	Alan Jackson
Which band had a hit with ‘Fearless’?	Taylor Swift
Who is the country singer of ‘God Bless the USA’?	Lee Greenwood
What country singer was a former professional football player?	Sam Hunt
Which country singer starred in the movie ‘9 to 5’?	Dolly Parton
Who sings the country song ‘Check Yes Or No’?	George Strait
Who sings the country hit ‘Need You Now’?	Lady A
What country artist had a hit with the song ‘Before He Cheats’?	Carrie Underwood
Who was the blonde country singer in the ‘Grease’ movie?	Olivia Newton-John
Which famous country singer died in a plane crash in 1963?	Patsy Cline
What is Hank Williams Jr’s nickname?	Bocephus
Which country artist’s real name is Samuel Timothy McGraw?	Tim McGraw
Who sings ‘Stupid Boy’?	Keith Urban
Who sings ‘The House That Built Me’?	Miranda Lambert
Who is the singer of ‘Redneck Woman’?	Gretchen Wilson
How many number one hits does George Strait have?	60
Who was the first African American to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?	Charley Pride
What is the name of Johnny Cash’s wife?	June Carter Cash
What is the name of Willie Nelson’s guitar?	Trigger
What famous country singer is Miley Cyrus’s godmother?	Dolly Parton
Who was the original singer of ‘I Will Always Love You’ before Whitney Houston?	Dolly Parton
Which country duo were related by marriage?	Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
How old was Tanya Tucker when she had her first hit ‘Delta Dawn’?	13
Who was known as the ‘Possum’ in country music?	George Jones
What is Kenny Chesney’s fan club called?	No Shoes Nation
Who is the youngest member ever inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?	Randy Travis
Who sang the hit song ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’?	Loretta Lynn
Who sang ‘Ring of Fire’?	Johnny Cash
Which country star sang the hit ‘I Walk the Line’?	Johnny Cash
What popular TV sitcom did Reba McEntire star in?	Reba
In what year did Patsy Cline die?	1963
Which country star won the 2019 CMA Entertainer of the Year?	Garth Brooks
Who won the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2018?	Kacey Musgraves
What is Johnny Cash’s real name?	J.R. Cash
What was Garth Brooks first number one hit?	If Tomorrow Never Comes
Which country music star was a judge on the television show ‘The Voice’?	Blake Shelton
Who is the best-selling country album artist of all time?	Garth Brooks
What was the name of Taylor Swift’s debut single?	Tim McGraw
Who is the highest earning country music artist?	Garth Brooks
In what year did Dolly Parton release ‘Jolene’?	1973
Who was the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award?	Loretta Lynn
What country music star was born with the name Hiram?	Hank Williams Sr.
Who was nicknamed ‘The Silver Fox’ in Country music?	Charlie Rich
Who is known for the country hit ‘Coat of Many Colors’?	Dolly Parton
Who is the singer of ‘Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain’?	Willie Nelson
Who wrote and originally recorded ‘Blue Suede Shoes’?	Carl Perkins
What country artist is known for his alter ego ‘Chris Gaines’?	Garth Brooks
Who sings ‘She’s in Love with the Boy’?	Trisha Yearwood
What was the name of Johnny Cash’s backing band?	The Tennessee Three
Who had a hit with ‘Stand By Your Man’?	Tammy Wynette
Who was the first country artist to sell over 10 million copies of an album?	Garth Brooks
Who sings ‘King of the Road’?	Roger Miller
Who is often referred to as ‘The King of Country’?	George Strait
Who released the hit ‘It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere’?	Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
Who went from being a prison inmate to a beloved country singer?	Merle Haggard
What was the title of Carrie Underwood’s debut album?	Some Hearts
Who was country music’s first female superstar?	Kitty Wells
What disgraced lip-syncing pop duo tried to make a country comeback?	Milli Vanilli
Who sings ‘Keep Your Hands to Yourself’?	The Georgia Satellites
Who released the album ‘No Fences’ in 1990?	Garth Brooks
Who wrote the hit ‘I Saw the Light’?	Hank Williams
Which president did Johnny Cash perform for in 1972?	Richard Nixon
What country duo had a hit with ‘Mountain Music’?	Alabama
What is the record for the most CMA Awards won by a single artist?	George Strait, 23 awards
Who is the only artist to have top 5 singles on the Country and R&B charts at the same time?	Ray Charles
Who was the first woman to be named CMA Entertainer of the Year?	Loretta Lynn
Which country singer was once a professional baseball player?	Garth Brooks
Who is the singer of ‘The Dance’?	Garth Brooks
Which country duo is known for the song ‘Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)’	Big & Rich
Who was the original singer of ‘Islands in the Stream’?	Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
What was the first hit by the Dixie Chicks?	There’s Your Trouble
Who sang the theme song for the original ‘Dukes of Hazzard’?	Waylon Jennings
Which artist had the longest run at number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart?	Florida Georgia Line.
Which singer had a hit with ‘Achy Breaky Heart’?	Billy Ray Cyrus
What are Dolly Parton’s theme park and dinner show called?	Dollywood and Dixie Stampede
Who won American Idol Season four and went on to country music stardom?	Carrie Underwood
In what year did the first episode of ‘Hee Haw’ air?	1969
Who released the hit ‘Blue Moon Of Kentucky’?	Bill Monroe
Which artist had a hit with the song ‘Go Rest High on That Mountain’?	Vince Gill
Which country song was featured in the film ‘Urban Cowboy’?	‘Looking For Love’ by Johnny Lee
Who won the CMA Awards’ first ‘Entertainer of the Year’ award in 1967?	Eddy Arnold
At what age did Taylor Swift release her debut album?	16
Who released the hit ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’?	The Charlie Daniels Band
What is ‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny Cash about?	Falling in love
What are the widely recognized ‘three chords’ mentioned in the saying about country music?	G, C and D
Which country artist was a former contestant on ‘Star Search’?	Billy Ray Cyrus
What is the first name of country singer T. J. Osborne’s brother, with whom he forms a duo?	John
Who is the biggest selling female country music artist of all time?	Shania Twain
Which country artist holds the record for the most Grammys won?	Alison Krauss
What is Tim McGraw’s real name?	Samuel Timothy McGraw
Who has had more number one Country hits than any other female artist?	Reba McEntire

Taylor Swift Trivia: For the Swifties

Taylor Swift has taken the world by storm, and her expansive discography provides plenty of material for trivia. From her country beginnings to her pop reign, expect questions on lyrics, music videos, album titles, and her many achievements.

Below I am including a list of Taylor Swift trivia questions:

Question	Answer
Who is Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ reportedly about?	Katy Perry
What is Taylor Swift’s first hit single?	Tim McGraw
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s sixth album?	Reputation
What is the reading on the clock in the opening scene of the ‘The Story of Us’ music video by Taylor Swift?	2:15
What song did Taylor Swift write in response to the criticism she faced for winning a VMA in 2009?	Mean
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s cat?	Meredith
Which famous pop star is godmother to Taylor Swift?	Selena Gomez
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s second album?	Fearless
In which film did Taylor Swift make her big screen debut?	Valentine’s Day
Who is the co-writer on most of Taylor Swift’s songs on her debut album?	Liz Rose
In which music video did Taylor Swift impersonate Katy Perry?	Bad Blood
Which Disney movie did Taylor Swift write a song for?	Cats
In which year was Taylor Swift born?	1989
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s third album?	Speak Now
What is Taylor Swift’s full name?	Taylor Alison Swift
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s seventh album?	Lover
Which famous pop star is featured in ‘Bad Blood’?	Kendrick Lamar
What snake product did Taylor Swift sell as merchandise for her Reputation tour?	A necklace
Which awards show did Kanye West interrupt Taylor Swift?	MTV Video Music Awards
In which year did Taylor Swift release her debut album?	2006
Which song from the album ‘Fearless’ won Taylor Swift a Grammy?	White Horse
At what age did Taylor Swift sign her first record deal?	15
In 2014, Taylor Swift was named Billboard’s Woman of The Year for what time?	Second
What’s the first song on Taylor Swift’s debut album?	Tim McGraw
Taylor Swift often includes secret messages in what part of her album?	Her Song Lyrics
Which famous country singer did Taylor Swift open for during her first tour?	Brad Paisley
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s debut album?	Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has a brother. What’s his name?	Austin Swift
Who directed the music video for ‘The Man’?	Taylor Swift
How many Grammy Awards has Taylor Swift won as of 2021?	11
Who inspired Taylor Swift to pursue a career in music?	Shania Twain
In which music video does Taylor Swift become a zombie?	Look What You Made Me Do
In what year did Taylor Swift win her first Grammy?	2010
What is the title of Taylor Swift’s documentary on Netflix?	Miss Americana
Who is Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ reportedly about?	Harry Styles
Who is Taylor Swift’s ‘Back to December’ reportedly about?	Taylor Lautner
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s fifth album?	1989
What award did Taylor Swift win for ‘You Need To Calm Down’?	Video of The Year (VMAs)
What instrument does Taylor Swift play?	Guitar
Taylor Swift’s album ‘Folklore’ was completed during what global event?	Covid-19 pandemic
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s fourth album?	Red
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s eighth album?	Folklore
In what year did Taylor Swift get her first UK number one?	2014
What song made Taylor Swift famous?	Love Story
What is the name of Taylor Swift’s ninth album?	Evermore
Where was Taylor Swift born?	Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
At what age did Taylor Swift write her first song?	12
Who did Taylor Swift date from December 2012 until 2013?	Harry Styles
What is Taylor Swift’s lucky number?	13
Taylor Swift’s music transitioned from country to pop with which album?	1989

Contemporary Music Trivia

It’s important to keep the quiz fresh and up-to-date by including questions about the current music scene. Think about viral hits, emerging artists, and recent music awards to create a challenging set of questions for even the most up-to-date music aficionado.

Below I am including a list of current music trivia questions:

Question	Answer
Which singer is known for the hit ‘Shape of You’?	Ed Sheeran
Who performed ‘Single Ladies’?	Beyoncé
Which band released the album ‘A Head Full of Dreams’?	Coldplay
Which artist released ‘Blinding Lights’ in 2019?	The Weeknd
Which female artist is known for her ‘little monsters’?	Lady Gaga
Who is the lead singer of Maroon 5?	Adam Levine
Which artist sang ‘Sorry’ off his 2015 album ‘Purpose’?	Justin Bieber
What is Taylor Swift’s fan base called?	Swifties
Which country artist sang ‘The Gambler’?	Kenny Rogers
Name the DJ behind the hit ‘Wake Me Up’.	Avicii
Who had a hit with ‘Old Town Road’?	Lil Nas X
Which group performed ‘I Want It That Way’?	Backstreet Boys
Who sang ‘Bodak Yellow’?	Cardi B
What band is known for ‘Radioactive’?	Imagine Dragons
Which artist is known as the ‘Godfather of Grunge’?	Neil Young
Who released ‘Hotline Bling’ in 2015?	Drake
What rapper is known for ‘Gangnam Style’?	PSY
Which artist’s real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty?	Rihanna
What song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has the most views on YouTube?	Despacito
Who made the album ‘Divide’?	Ed Sheeran
Which band released ‘Viva la Vida’?	Coldplay
Which female artist released the album ‘The Fame Monster’?	Lady Gaga
What band’s album was entitled ‘American Idiot’?	Green Day
Who is the lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars?	Jared Leto
Which Canadian singer sang ‘My Heart Will Go On’ for the Titanic movie?	Celine Dion
What was the first video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube?	Gangnam Style by PSY
Who released the hit song ‘Hello’ in 2015?	Adele
What band released the 2014 song ‘Centuries’?	Fall Out Boy
Who sang ‘Dancing on My Own’?	Robyn
Which artist released the song ‘Summertime Sadness’?	Lana Del Rey
Which artist is often referred to by her initials, ‘A.K.’?	Alicia Keys
What song by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2016?	Uptown Funk
Which rapper’s real name is Marshall Mathers?	Eminem
What English rock band is known for their album ‘The Bends’?	Radiohead
Who is the singer behind ‘Born This Way’?	Lady Gaga
Which band released an album called ‘Melophobia’?	Cage the Elephant
Who sang ‘Rolling in the Deep’?	Adele
Which artist is known for the hit ‘Thinking Out Loud’?	Ed Sheeran
What band has a drummer known as ‘The Octopus’ due to his drumming style?	The Police (Stewart Copeland)
Who released the song ‘Stitches’ in 2015?	Shawn Mendes
Which artist won the first season of ‘American Idol’?	Kelly Clarkson
Which group released the hit ‘Cheerleader’?	OMI
Who sang ‘Girl on Fire’?	Alicia Keys
What singer is known for the song ‘Royals’?	Lorde
Who collaborated with Calvin Harris on ‘One Kiss’?	Dua Lipa
Who gained fame with the song ‘I Kissed a Girl’?	Katy Perry
Who is the artist behind the hit single ‘7 Rings’?	Ariana Grande
Which pop star is known for her Las Vegas residency titled ‘Piece of Me’?	Britney Spears
What rapper is known for the songs ‘Sicko Mode’ and ‘Goosebumps’?	Travis Scott
Who released the album ‘After Hours’ in 2020?	The Weeknd
What singer released the album ‘Anti’ in 2016?	Rihanna
Which artist headlined the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show alongside Shakira?	Jennifer Lopez
What duo is known for hits such as ‘Roses’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Down’?	The Chainsmokers
Which Canadian artist released the album ‘Starboy’?	The Weeknd
Who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with the song ‘Euphoria’?	Loreen
What band has hits like ‘How to Save a Life’ and ‘Over My Head (Cable Car)’?	The Fray
Who released the song ‘When the Party’s Over’ in 2018?	Billie Eilish
Who is famous for the song ‘Fireflies’?	Owl City
Which artist first became famous for the dance craze ‘Crank That’?	Soulja Boy
Which artist is known for the album ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’?	Post Malone
Which singer is known for the album ‘Death of a Bachelor’?	Panic! at the Disco
What album had the hits ‘Roar’ and ‘Dark Horse’?	Prism by Katy Perry
Who is the lead vocalist of Panic! at the Disco?	Brendon Urie
Who sang ‘Chandelier’?	Sia
Which One Direction member released the solo album ‘Fine Line’?	Harry Styles
What song did Taylor Swift write about Kanye West?	Mean
What artist released the song ‘Hot Girl Bummer’?	blackbear
Who is known as ‘Hova’ or ‘J-Hova’?	Jay-Z
Which band’s album ‘Sigh No More’ includes the hit ‘Little Lion Man’?	Mumford & Sons
Who was featured on the hit ‘Senorita’ with Shawn Mendes?	Camila Cabello
Which Danish band had hits like ‘7 Years’ and ‘Mama Said’?	Lukas Graham
Which singer is known for the album ‘Alejandro’?	Lady Gaga
Who released the hit album ‘Blonde’?	Frank Ocean
What is Adele’s last name?	Adkins
Who released the album ‘Damn.’?	Kendrick Lamar
Which band released ‘Take Me to Church’?	Hozier
Who is known for the song ‘The Middle’?	Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
Which duo started with the single ‘#Selfie’?	The Chainsmokers
Who sang ‘Break My Heart’?	Dua Lipa
Who sang ‘What About Us’?	P!nk
Which duo consists of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun?	Twenty One Pilots
Which artist is known for the concept album ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’?	Kendrick Lamar
What DJ featured Rihanna on the hit ‘This Is What You Came For’?	Calvin Harris
Who sings the song ‘Never Really Over’?	Katy Perry
Who is known for the song ‘Ocean Eyes’?	Billie Eilish
What band is known for the song ‘Demons’?	Imagine Dragons
Which artist had a 2014 hit with ‘Am I Wrong’?	Nico & Vinz
Who had a hit with the song ‘Issues’?	Julia Michaels
Who is the artist behind ‘Good as Hell’?	Lizzo
What duo released ‘Something Just Like This’ alongside Coldplay?	The Chainsmokers
Which artist released the album ‘Golden Hour’?	Kacey Musgraves
Which artist became known for the song ‘Jar of Hearts’?	Christina Perri
What band released ‘What’s My Age Again’?	Blink-182
Who won American Idol in 2005 and is known for ‘Since U Been Gone’?	Kelly Clarkson
Who released ‘Better Now’ in 2018?	Post Malone
Which singer performed ‘Thank U, Next’?	Ariana Grande
Which band released ‘All About That Bass’?	Meghan Trainor
What band features Patrick Stump as the lead vocalist?	Fall Out Boy
Which DJ is known for the hit ‘Titanium’ featuring Sia?	David Guetta
Who had a hit with ‘God’s Plan’ in 2018?	Drake

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Wrapping Up Your Music Trivia Night

To sum up, music trivia is a great way to entertain and challenge your friends with a mix of entertainment and nostalgia. Whether you prefer to focus on a single era or genre or want to create an eclectic mix, the key is to ensure everyone has fun and maybe even learns something new about their favorite songs and artists.

Remember to create an inviting atmosphere with a good sound system and to consider using song quiz apps or smart devices to add variety to your game night.

So, gather your friends, prepare your questions, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music trivia! Let the tunes play and the best music whiz win!