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Texas Hold ‘Em: Can You Ace This Country Music Quiz?

Beyoncé stands on the shoulders of many Black women singers and songwriters. Do you know who they are? Saddle up and let’s see if you’re a clever cowgirl.

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Beyoncé recently made history, topping Billboard’s country music charts with the single, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and making her the first Black woman artist to do so. Beyoncé stands on the shoulders of many Black women in country music, most of whom have received little public notoriety for their contributions.

With a new album, Cowboy Carter, dropping, Beyoncé’s second act is all about reclaiming a music genre that began with Black people. Standing on the shoulders of country greats like Charley Pride, Cleve Francis, and Lionel Richie, Beyoncé’s influence is encouraging a new crop of country music enthusiasts around the world. Country music has come a long way. And African Americans, in particular, have historically laid the groundwork in this genre.

We’re shining the spotlight specifically on Black women legends and memorable moments in country music. See how well you do on this quiz.

1
In 1992, she recorded Dolly Parton’s 1974 chart-topping country music hit, “I Will Always Love You” for the blockbuster movie The Bodyguard:
2
Which artist was the first African American woman to write a number-one Billboard Hot Country Singles hit? [Hint: It was “XXXs and OOOs (An American Girl)” by Trisha Yearwood]
3
Who is the “Color Me Country” singer and first Black woman solo artist to perform at The Grand Ole Opry, appearing there a dozen times?
4
Rhiannon Giddens, who is featured on Beyoncé's new country album, is best known for playing which instrument?
5
Name the mother and daughter country music duo with ties to Wu-Tang Clan:
6
In 2022, which country music trio who took America’s Got Talent by storm?
7
After a 2024 Grammy performance with Luke Combs, which one of Tracy Chapman’s songs got 637,000 streams the day after?
8
A few of this iconic rock star’s most memorable music moments include recording country covers by Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Hank Snow. She is…
9
In 2023, after four decades blazing trails, which singer/songwriter and once co-leader of the Black Country Music Association, celebrated a debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry?
10
Her song, “Black Like Me” was released in June of 2020, amidst nationwide George Floyd protests. The song is about her navigating life’s experiences as a Black woman and country music artist. Who is she?
11
Coined “Music City,” which Southern city is the home of many country music artists?
12
Which girl group, hailing from Oakland, California, had a country music hit in the 1970s.
13
Releasing eight studio albums, who is “the first lady of country soul?”

Do you have a favorite country artist or song? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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