3/8/11
Tomorrow is International Working Women's Day!
The question: In June of 1994, a song called "National Working Woman's Holiday" hit the country charts. Who performed the Top 5 hit?
The answer: Sammy Kershaw
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3/7/11
Today would have been the 53rd birthday of legendary Texas songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
The question: One of Townes Van Zandt's biggest hits was a song he wrote for Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. What is the name of that song?
The answer: Pancho and Lefty
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3/1/11
Happy 58th birthday to "Opie", who is 58 today.
The question: Before going on to star in Happy Days, Ron Howard starred in what nostalgic movie?
The answer: American Graffiti
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2/9/11
Clay Walker's If I Could Make a Living album is certified gold.
The question: The album's title track was a number one song. Who wrote that song?
The answer: Alan Jackson
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2/8/11
The question: The typical American woman does this 11 times per month, the average guy about eight. What is it?
The answer: Update their Facebook status.
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2/7/11
The question: We'll buy about eight billion of these this year -- a lot of them in the next week. What are they?
The answer: Candy "coversation hearts" -- the tiny candies with the little messages stamped on them.
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2/6/11
The question: One in ten of us say we have experienced this while grocery shopping. What is it?
The answer: Shopping cart rage. Pushing and bumping were the top complaints.
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1/31/11
The question: One in three Americans way this would make them more productive at work. What is it?
The answer: A more comfortable office chair. One in four say a better lunch or break room would be the biggest boost, and 19 percent favor lighting and decor.
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1/30/11
Happy birthday to country newcomer Josh Kelley, who turns 32 today.
The question: Josh Kelley is the brother of Lady Antbellum's Charles Kelley. Where are the pair from?
The answer: Augusta, Georgia
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1/25/11
Steve Holy scored his first number-one single, "Good Morning Beautiful," 10 years ago today.
The question: What Jennifer Lopez movie was Steve Holy's "Good Morning Beautiful" featured in?
The answer: Angel Eyes
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1/24/11
John Belushi would have been 63 today. He died in 1982.
The question: In The Blues Brothers, John Belushi's character takes his nickname from what Illinois town?
The answer: Joliet
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1/23/11
Hero pilot Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger turns 61 today.
The question: Which body of water did Sully ditch his plane in?
The answer: Hudson River
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1/20/11
American Idol kicked off its 11the season this week. How well do you know television's top-rated singing contest?
The question: Which performer had the best selling debut album of all the Idol winners?
The answer: Carrie Underwood
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1/19/11
Dolly Parton celebrates her 66th birthday today.
The question: Dolly Parton made her mark as a long-running part of a show hosted by what country star?
The answer: Porter Wagoner
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1/18/11
Happy birthday wishes go to Kevin Costner, who turns 57 today.
The question: What is the name of Kevin Costner's country rock band?
The answer: Modern West
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1/17/11
Funnyman Jim Carrey hits the big five-oh today.
The question: Jim Carrey played what villain in Batman Forever
The answer: The Riddler
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1/12/11
The question: Most of us do this without thinking twice, but it's illegal to do in New Jersey and Oregon. What is it?
The answer: Pump your own gas. Those states have only full-service stations.
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1/11/11
Happy birthday to Naomi Judd, who turns 66 today.
The question: In 2008, in which reality competition show did Naomi Judd serve as a judge?
The answer: Can You Duet
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1/10/11
Did you know that Jake Owen is dating his love interest from the "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" video?
The question: What other Jake Owen video did Lacey Buchanan appear in?
The answer: "Eight Second Ride"
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1/9/112
Bob "Gilligan" Denver was born on this date in 1935. He died in 2005.
The question: Prior to Gilligan's Island, Bob Denver co-starred in what sitcom?
The answer: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
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12/21/11
Happy birthday to Lee Roy Parnell, who turns 55 today.
The question: In 1993, Lee Roy Parnell collaborated with Steve Warniner and Diamond Rio for a cover of Merle Haggard's "Workin' Man Blues." What did they call their group?
The answer: Jed Zeppelin
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12/20/11
Randy Travis celebrates his Grand Ole Opry anniversary today. He was inducted on December 20th, 1986.
The question: In 2009, Randy Travis joined Carrie Underwood on a cover of one of his biggest hits. What was the song?
The answer: "I Told You So"
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12/19/11
Happy 91st birthday to Little Jimmy Dickens who often joins George Jones and Bill Anderson to perform on Brad Paisley albums.
The question: What's the name of their group?
The answer: Kung Pao Buckaroos
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12/16/11
Football star William "The Refrigerator" Perry turns 49 today.
The question: William Perry sang on what chart hit by the Chicago Bears?
The answer: "The Super Bowl Shuffle"
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12/15/11
Don Johnson is 62 years old today.
The question: Don Johnson had a Top 5 pop hit with what single?
The answer: "Heartbeat"
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12/14/11
California has 30 of these--more than any other state.
The question: What are they?
The answer: Area codes
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12/13/11
America's sweetheart, Taylor Swift, turns 22 today.
The question: Taylor Swift made her big-screen actiing debut in a movie named for what holiday?
The answer: Valentine's Day
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12/02/11
According to a recent survey, 15 percent of Americans think they have too many of these and need to get rid of some.
The question: What are they?
The answer: Facebook friends. BTW, 10 percent would like to have more.
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12/01/11
Don't forget to watch the CMA Country Christmas Special tonight at 9pm on ABC.
The question: What country star recorded a video for the holiday hit "Blue Christmas" with a posthumous Elvis Presley in 2008?
The answer: Martina McBride
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11/30/11
The Grammy Nominations Concert Live airs live tonight on CBS with performances from Jason Aldean and Sugarland.
The question: What country artist has won the most Grammy awards?
The answer: Alison Krauss
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11/29/11
Brantley Gilbert may still be celebrating his first number-one as a performer, but he's already celebrated a couple of number-ones as a writer.
The question: What country star has made two Brantley Gilbert written songs hits already.
The answer: Jason Aldean
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11/28/11
According to a survey, Americans consider the PBJ the classic All-American sandwich.
The question: What sandwich ranks second in the survey?
The answer: The BLT. Grilled cheese comes in a distant third.
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11/21/11
Funny lady Goldie Hawn is 66 today.
The question: What is Goldie Hawn's real first name?
The answer: Goldie Hawn
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11/18/11
Nearly three quarters of Americans think the government should cut this to save a few bucks.
The question: What is it?
The answer: Congressional pay. Most say our elected officials should have their checks cut in half?
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11/17/11
Ten years ago toeday, Lee Ann Womack's monster hit, "I Hope You Dance," celebrated it's 52nd week--a full year-- in the Top 5 on the charts.
The question: What was the name of Lee Ann Womack's very first country single?
The answer: "Never Again, Again"
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11/16/11
On this day in 1968, Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" entered Billboard's Top 40 pop chart.
The question: In the song "Wichita Lineman," what was the line the song referred to?
The answer: telephone line
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11/15/11
Randy "Macho Man" Savage would have been 59 today. He died of a heart attack while driving back in May.
The question: "Macho Man" was a spokesperson for what snack food?
The answer: Slim Jim
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11/14/11
On this day in 1977, Crystal Gayle's signature hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," was certified gold.
The question: What country star is Crystal Gayle's celebrity sister?
The answer: Loretta Lynn
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11/7/11
Christopher Knight, best known for playing Peter on The Brady Bunch, is 54 today.
The question: Christopher Knight made his pro wrestling debut against what other former child star?
The answer: Danny Bonaduce
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11/4/11
Five percent of Americans say they eat lunch here more often than anywhere else.
The question: Where is that?
The answer: Their car.
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11/3/11
It's hard to believe that five years ago today, Carrie Underwood topped the charts with the sassy "Before He Cheats."
The question: What kind of cologne does the man "dab" on in the lyrics to "Before He Cheats"?
The answer: Polo
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11/2/11
Nashville is gearing up for the CMA Awards, which air live on November 9th.
The question: What year were the first CMA Awards held?
The answer: 1967
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11/1/11
On this day in 1980, Waylon Jennings topped the Billboard charts with "Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys).
The question: The Dukes of Hazzard TV series was inspired what 1975 movie?
The answer: Moonrunners
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10/31/11
The question: We have an average of 12 of these in our home -- and most of us didn't pay for a single one. What are they?
The answer: Pens
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10/28/11
Vince Gill released his 13th studio album, Guitar Slinger, this week.
The question: What was the name of of Vince Gill's debut album?
THe answer: Turn Me Loose
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10/27/11
Josh Turner became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on this date in 2007.
The question: Who inducted Josh into the Grand Ole Opry?
The answer: Vince Gill
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10/26/11
Neal McCoy has a new album coming out and a ton of hit songs under his belt and he always happy to help a friend.
The question: On this day in 2002 , Neal McCoy sang at the wedding reception for this now-divorced pop music power couple. Who were they?
The answer: Jessica Simpson and Nich Lachey
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10/25/11
The question: One in four American office workers regularly do this at their desks. What is it?
The answer: Take off their shoes. Women are twice as likely as men to do so.
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10/24/11
Today in 1995, Alan Jackson released his Greatest Hits Collection.
The question: Alan Jackson's first single failed to reach the Top 10. What was that song?
The answer: "Blue Blooded Woman"
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10/20/11
Happpy anniversary to Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black, who celebrate their 20th today.
The question: What 1980s primetime soap opera did Lisa Hartman Black briefly star in?
The answer: Knot's Landing
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10/19/11
Eddy Arnold topped the Billboard Country Chart on this date in 1968 with "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye."
The question: Nearly 20 years after Eddy Arnold took the song to number one, another artist covered the song and took it back to the top spot. Who was it?
The answer: Neal McCoy
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10/18/11
On this day in 1925, the Ryman Auditorium opened in Nashville.
The question: The Ryman Auditorium is the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, but what was it before that?
The answer: A church
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