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Country Trivia – What Was Keith Urban's First Number One Song?

Kevin Richards — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:26:20 +0000

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Every day at 11:30am eastern we host Country Trivia on 1077/GNA. In honor of his run on American Idol, today we want to know if you remember Keith Urban's first Number One Song?

Country Trivia – What Was The Theme Song Of The Reba Show?

Kevin Richards — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:59 +0000

In honor of Reba McEntire’s 58th Birthday (3/28/13), we feature her first sitcom in our daily Country Trivia game- played every day at 11:30am on 1077/GNA. Although Reba is currently featured in a successful sitcom on ABC called Malibu Country, today we look back at her first TV show, Reba, which aired on the WB. [...]

Country Trivia – What Year Did The Judds Break Up?

Kevin Richards — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:09:19 +0000

Wynonna Judd is back in the spotlight on ABC's Dancing With The Stars. While watching her mom and sister cheer her on, I tried to remember the year that The Judds called it quits. Do you know?

Country Trivia – Who Has The Most Consecutive No. 1 Records In Country Music History?

Kevin Richards — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:16:27 +0000

George Strait may hold the record for the most No. 1 records in Country Music history, but no one can deny the impact and hit streak Alabama had in the ’80s. While most singers are lucky to have just one No. 1 record, a very few enjoy two or three chart toppers, and a select [...]

Country Trivia – Who Originally Recorded 'Always On My Mind?'

Kevin Richards — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:46:40 +0000

Every weekday around 11:30am we play Country Trivia on WGNA 107.7FM. Today, we honor a recording made popular by Taste of Country Music Festival star Willie Nelson. However, the iconic good-hearted country hippie wasn’t the first to record ‘Always On My Mind.’ Although hundreds of artists have tackled this masterpiece, a few legends are responsible [...]

Country Trivia – Who Originally Recorded 'Blue Christmas?'

Kevin Richards — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:30:56 +0000

While most people think ‘Blue Christmas’ was originally recorded by Elvis Presley, the first time it hit No.1 on the charts was 1949, eight years before the ‘King’ would make it one of his most popular recordings. Although the song was performed by a couple of big bands and orchestras in 1948, the first major [...]

Country Trivia – Who Was The First Singer To Win The CMA's Entertainer Of The Year?

Kevin Richards — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:30:06 +0000

With current stars like Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban winning the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year award, I thought it would be fun to remember the first stars of Country Music to win the CMA’s Entertainer Of The Year Award. The CMA Awards were introduced in 1967 with the first Entertainer [...]

Country Trivia – Who Sings Back Up For Popular Garth Brooks Songs?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:30:05 +0000

Every weekday around 11:30am, we play Country Trivia on GNA 1077. Today we honor one of the 2012 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Garth Brooks. Do you know who sang back up on some of Garth’s biggest hits? The familiar voice of Trisha Yearwood supported some of Garth Brooks’ biggest records, including [...]

Country Trivia – Which Country Legend Helped Alan Jackson Get His Big Break?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:45:59 +0000

When Alan Jackson, and his wife Denise, moved to Nashville in 1985, a chance meeting with a legend helped get his career on the right track. While Alan Jackson was sorting mail at The Nashville Network (TNN) and singing traditional country covers at small gigs, Denise Jackson was working as a flight attendant. Alan’s wife [...]

Country Trivia – Who Originally Recorded 'Boot Scootin' Boogie?'

Kevin Richards — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:30:16 +0000

Every weekday, around 11:30am, we test your knowledge of Country Trivia on GNA 107.7. Today, we honor the group that originally recorded the Brooks and Dunn smash ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie.’ Asleep at the Wheel originally recorded ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’ in 1990 for an album titled Keepin’ Me Up Nights. However, the song never found it’s [...]

Country Trivia – Who Originally Recorded 'Bless The Broken Road?'

Kevin Richards — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:30:20 +0000

Every weekday, around 11:30am, we test your knowledge of Country Trivia on GNA 107.7. Today, we honor the group that originally recorded the Rascal Flatts’ hit ‘Bless The Broken Road.’ Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-wrote ‘Bless The Broken Road’ in 1994. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded their own version of the [...]

Country Trivia – Who Has The Most Grammy Awards?

Kevin Richards — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:15:18 +0000

Every Weekday, between 11:30am and Noon, we play Country Trivia on GNA 1077, testing your knowledge of Country Music and learning fun facts along the way. We recently asked who has won the most Grammy Awards in music history, do you know the answer? Alison Krauss is the most awarded artist in Grammy history with [...]

Country Trivia – What Was Elvis' First No. 1 Hit?

Kevin Richards — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:19:32 +0000

As we honor the 35th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley (August 16, 1977), today we recognize Elvis’ first No. 1 hit. Although many people assume ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was ‘The Kings’ first No. 1, his first chart topper was actually released one year before that signature smash. Elvis Presley’s very first No. 1 record [...]

Country Trivia – Who Started The Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:55:01 +0000

As GNA hosts it’s annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, we take a moment to honor the Country Music legend who helped pioneer and promote this much needed fundraiser. In 1989, Randy Owen, the lead singer of Alabama, felt so strongly about the work and research done at St. Jude Children’s Hospital in [...]

Country Trivia – Who Sings The 'Good Afternoon America' Theme Song?

Kevin Richards — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:57:44 +0000

Good Afternoon America is quickly becoming a mid-day television favorite. As the show starts every afternoon on ABC affiliates, a fun punchy theme song gets the program started. Wondering who sings the Good Afternoon America theme Song? Country group Little Big Town wrote and recorded the theme song, titled ‘Good Afternoon,’ with help from [...]

Country Trivia – Countryfest Singer Discovers Whiskey And Haggard At 13

Kevin Richards — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:09 +0000

Question: Which 2012 WGNA Countryfest singer admits to discovering a love of whiskey and the music of Merle Haggard at the age of 13? Answer: Joe Nichols recently revealed on GAC’s Backstory that he started drinking at around age 13. When he could, he’d shut himself in his bedroom, listening over and over again to a [...]

Country Trivia – Father Prevents Countryfest Singer From Dropping College

Kevin Richards — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:31 +0000

Question: Which 2012 WGNA Countryfest singer cut a deal with his father to finish college? The deal was, that if he graduated, his father would pay for his first six months of living expenses in Nashville. Answer: Eric Church had been making music all through high school, he continued to play while earning his marketing degree [...]

Country Trivia – Reba McEntire Passes Up Famous Movie Role

Kevin Richards — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:35:53 +0000

Question: What famous movie role did Reba McEntire pass up in 1997? Answer: As the movie Titantic enjoys a come back in 3D, it’s worth noting that Reba McEntire was actually James Cameron’s first choice for the part of Unsinkable Molly Brown. However, McEntire passed because her tour schedule overlapped the film dates. Kathy Bates [...]

Country Trivia – The First Countryfest

Kevin Richards — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:13:05 +0000

Question: Who headlined the first WGNA Countryfest? Answer: The first Countryfest was held in 1994 at the Altamont Fairgrounds. WGNA booked Travis Tritt as the first headliner with Joe Diffie and Lee Roy Parnell as the supporting act. David Ball also warmed up the crowd with his hit ‘Thinkin’ Problem.’ Travis Tritt returned 10 years [...]

Country Trivia – Lionel Richie Country Hits

Kevin Richards — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:15:45 +0000

Question: What was the name of Lionel Richie’s only Top 10 Country hit? Answer: As a songwriter Lionel Richie went to No. 1 by writing Kenny Rogers’ 1980 hit ‘Lady.’ In 1984, he appeared on Country Radio with the crossover smash ‘Stuck On You,’ which landed him at a modest 24 on the charts. Then, in [...]