How well do you know country music legend Loretta Lynn? Step into the world of one of the most iconic voices in country history with our Loretta Lynn Knowledge Quiz! From her humble beginnings as a coal miner’s daughter to her trailblazing career in music, this quiz will test your knowledge of her life, her songs, and her enduring legacy
Test Your Loretta Lynn Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which family member of Loretta Lynn also became a famous country singer?
Melvin Webb | |
Peggy Sue Wright | |
Donald Webb | |
Crystal Gayle | |
Willie Jay Lee Webb |
Question 1 Explanation:
Loretta Lynn's younger sister, Crystal Gayle, also became a well-known country music singer.
Question 2 |
Which one of the following songs is NOT a hit by Loretta Lynn?
"Hey Loretta" | |
"The Pill" | |
"Stand by Your Man" | |
"Coal Miner's Daughter" | |
"Fist City" |
Question 2 Explanation:
"Stand by Your Man" is a famous song by Tammy Wynette, not Loretta Lynn.
Question 3 |
In what year did Lynn become the first woman to win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards?
1970 | |
1971 | |
1972 | |
1973 | |
1974 |
Question 3 Explanation:
In 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first woman to win the Entertainer of the Year award at the CMA Awards.
Question 4 |
What award did the Academy of Country Music give Loretta Lynn for the 1970s?
Female Vocalist of the Year | |
Entertainer of the Year | |
Artist of the Decade | |
Album of the Year | |
Song of the Year |
Question 4 Explanation:
Loretta Lynn was named "Artist of the Decade" by the Academy of Country Music for the 1970s.
Question 5 |
Who portrayed Loretta Lynn in the film Coal Miner’s Daughter?
Dolly Parton | |
Sally Field | |
Meryl Streep | |
Sissy Spacek | |
Jane Fonda |
Question 5 Explanation:
Sissy Spacek played the role of Loretta Lynn and won an Academy Award for her performance.
Question 6 |
Which album did Loretta Lynn collaborate on with Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette?
Shadowland | |
Honky Tonk Angels | |
Still Country | |
Full Circle | |
Who Was That Stranger |
Question 6 Explanation:
In 1993, Lynn recorded the album "Honky Tonk Angels" with Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette.
Question 7 |
Which producer worked with Loretta Lynn on her 2004 album Van Lear Rose?
Jack White | |
Rick Rubin | |
Quincy Jones | |
T Bone Burnett | |
Dr. Dre |
Question 7 Explanation:
Jack White, known for his work with The White Stripes, produced "Van Lear Rose".
Question 8 |
Which country music award was Loretta Lynn presented with in 1995?
Entertainer of the Year | |
Lifetime Achievement Award | |
Pioneer Award | |
Female Vocalist of the Year | |
Song of the Year |
Question 8 Explanation:
Loretta Lynn was awarded the Pioneer Award at the 30th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Question 9 |
Which 2021 album marked Loretta Lynn’s 50th studio album?
Wouldn’t It Be Great | |
Full Circle | |
Still Woman Enough | |
Coal Miner’s Daughter | |
White Christmas Blue |
Question 9 Explanation:
"Still Woman Enough" was released in 2021 and was Lynn’s 50th studio album.
Question 10 |
What nickname was Oliver Vanetta Lynn commonly known by?
Bob | |
Frank | |
Doo | |
Ted | |
Jim |
Question 10 Explanation:
Oliver Vanetta Lynn was better known as "Doolittle", "Doo", or "Mooney."
Question 11 |
What was the cause of death for Loretta’s son, Jack Benny Lynn?
Car accident | |
Drowning | |
Illness | |
Fire | |
Gunshot wound |
Question 11 Explanation:
Jack Benny Lynn drowned after going missing while horse riding on Loretta's ranch.
There are 11 questions to complete.
