Test Your Gene Watson Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Gene Watson is often referred to by what nickname among his peers?
The Country King | |
The Singer’s Singer | |
The Country Legend | |
The Voice of Country | |
The Musician’s Musician |
Question 1 Explanation:
Gene Watson earned the nickname "The Singer’s Singer" because of his exceptional vocal range and smooth tone, making him highly respected among fellow musicians.
Question 2 |
How many studio albums has Gene Watson released over his career?
20 | |
28 | |
34 | |
40 | |
50 |
Question 2 Explanation:
Gene Watson has released 34 studio albums during his sixty-year career.
Question 3 |
Gene Watson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in which year?
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021 | |
2022 |
Question 3 Explanation:
Gene Watson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in March 2020.
Question 4 |
Which Clint Eastwood movie featured a song requested by the actor and recorded by Gene Watson?
Dirty Harry | |
The Outlaw Josey Wales | |
Any Which Way You Can | |
Unforgiven | |
Gran Torino |
Question 4 Explanation:
Gene Watson recorded "Any Way You Want Me" for the soundtrack of the Clint Eastwood movie "Any Which Way You Can," a song personally requested by Eastwood.
Question 5 |
Gene Watson's song "Paper Rosie" was featured in which movie?
Convoy | |
Another 48 Hours | |
Urban Cowboy | |
Pure Country | |
Coal Miner’s Daughter |
Question 5 Explanation:
Gene Watson's song "Paper Rosie" was featured in the movie "Another 48 Hours."
Question 6 |
Which of the following record labels did Gene Watson move to in the mid-80s?
Capitol Records | |
MCA Records | |
Warner Bros. Records | |
Epic Records | |
RCA Records |
Question 6 Explanation:
In the mid-80s, Gene Watson moved to Epic Records and returned to the Top 5 with "Memories to Burn."
Question 7 |
Which bluegrass artist did Gene Watson record a duet album with in 2011?
Alison Krauss | |
Rhonda Vincent | |
Ricky Skaggs | |
Patty Loveless | |
Vince Gill |
Question 7 Explanation:
Gene Watson recorded a duet album in 2011 with the "Queen of Bluegrass," Rhonda Vincent.
Question 8 |
Where was Gene Watson born?
Nashville, Tennessee | |
Houston, Texas | |
Paris, Texas | |
Dallas, Texas | |
Palestine, Texas |
Question 8 Explanation:
Gene Watson was born in Palestine, Texas, and later raised in Paris, Texas, before relocating to Houston in 1963.
Question 9 |
What was the title of Gene Watson’s first single that was released on radio?
"Bad Water" | |
"Paper Rosie" | |
"If It Was That Easy" | |
"Love in the Hot Afternoon" | |
"Farewell Party" |
Question 9 Explanation:
Gene Watson's first single on radio was "If It Was That Easy," released in 1962.
Question 10 |
Gene Watson was honored with the "Entertainer of the Year" Award at the R.O.P.E. Awards in 2018, sharing the honor with which singer?
Connie Smith | |
Rhonda Vincent | |
Alison Krauss | |
Jeannie Seely | |
Lee Ann Womack |
Question 10 Explanation:
In 2018, Gene Watson received the "Entertainer of the Year" Award from the R.O.P.E. Awards, sharing the honor with Jeannie Seely.
There are 10 questions to complete.
