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80s Country Trivia

Dust off your bolo tie and hop on the mechanical bull while we quiz you on the era of big hair, neotraditionalists, and the King of Country.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which wide-brimmed headwear was invariably paired with crisp Western shirts and snap-button denim to define the decade's rodeo-inspired aesthetic?

Cowboy hat

Waylon Jennings scored a #1 country hit in 1980 with the theme song from which CBS television series?

The Dukes of Hazzard

What sliding instrument was popularized during the 1980s neotraditional movement to bring back the iconic 'crying' sounds of 1940s honky-tonk?

Pedal steel guitar

In 1982, which iconic Nashville radio program and stage show inducted 27-year-old Ricky Skaggs as its youngest-ever member?

The Grand Ole Opry

Known as "The Gentle Giant," which smooth vocal range defined Don Williams' country hits like "I Believe in You"?

Baritone