Garth Brooks Trivia Challenge
- 1.
Let's start with an introduction: What's Garth's real first name?
- A.
Garth (Duh!)
- B.
Elvis
- C.
Troyal
- D.
Raleigh
Correct Answer
C. TroyalExplanation
Troyal Garth Brooks was named after his father, Troyal Raymond Brooks, Jr.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Brooks received a scholarship to Oklahoma State University for what sport?
- A.
Track and field
- B.
Football
- C.
Baseball
- D.
Curling
Correct Answer
A. Track and fieldExplanation
The future country star was mighty handy at throwing the javelin.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Before striking it big in Nashville, Brooks worked as what?
- A.
Talent scout
- B.
Bouncer
- C.
Professional dancer
- D.
Rodeo clown
Correct Answer
B. BouncerExplanation
Brooks worked as a bouncer at a concert venue in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is where he reportedly met his first wife, Sandy Mahl.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where does Brooks rank on the list of top-selling country artists of all time? (Note: All sales-related questions in this quiz refer to U.S. sales.)
- A.
No. 1
- B.
No. 2, just behind Taylor Swift
- C.
Tied with Willie Nelson for fourth place
- D.
Don't believe the hype -- Garth doesn't even make the Top 10
Correct Answer
A. No. 1Explanation
Brooks is No. 1 by a mile. He's sold some 136 million albums in the U.S., which is nearly twice as many as his closest country competitor, George Strait.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Looking beyond just country, which of these legendary pop singers has outsold Brooks?
- A.
Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand
- B.
Elvis Presley
- C.
Billy Joel and Elton John
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Despite the amazing competition, Brooks stands as the top-selling solo artist of all time in the U.S.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands has outsold Brooks?
- A.
The Beatles
- B.
The Eagles
- C.
Pink Floyd
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The BeatlesExplanation
Brooks has passed everyone on the list except the Fab Four.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Brooks' song "We Shall be Free" won what award?
- A.
Song of the Year (CMA)
- B.
Best Country Song (Grammy)
- C.
GLAAD Media Award
- D.
Song of the Year (ACM)
Correct Answer
C. GLAAD Media AwardExplanation
In 1993, GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) recognized the equal-rights anthem, which imagines a time "when we're free to love anyone we choose." Brooks has long shown support for gay and lesbian rights. Notably, he appeared at the Equality Rocks concert in 2000.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the country star's best-selling album?
- A.
"Garth Brooks" (1989)
- B.
"No Fences" (1990)
- C.
"Sevens" (1997)
- D.
"Double Live" (1998)
Correct Answer
D. "Double Live" (1998)Explanation
But it's a bit of a trick question. The accurately titled "Double Live" is indeed a double disc affair. Thus, each copy sold actually counts as two albums in terms of record sales certification. Any way you slice it, though, 21-times platinum is one amazing accomplishment.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these multiplatinum concert albums have outsold Brooks' "Double Live"?
- A.
"Live/1975—85," Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (1986)
- B.
"Frampton Comes Alive!" Peter Frampton (1976)
- C.
"'Live' Bullet," Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band (1976)
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
No other concert recording is even in the same ballpark, sales-wise, as "Double Live."Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is country music's top-selling studio album of all time?
- A.
"No Fences," Brooks (1990)
- B.
Come On Over," Shania Twain (1997)
- C.
"Fearless," Taylor Swift (2008)
- D.
"Some Gave All," Billy Ray Cyrus (1992)
Correct Answer
B. Come On Over," Shania Twain (1997)Explanation
Surprise! Here's the rare category that Brooks doesn't own. With 20 million copies sold, "Come On Over" has Brooks' best ("No Fences") beat by some 3 million.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many spots does Brooks occupy on the list of the Top 10 best-selling albums in country music history?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 6Explanation
Brooks has an amazing half-dozen albums in the Top 10. They are, in descending sales ranking, "Double Live," "No Fences, "Ropin' the Wind," "Garth Brooks," "The Hits" and "Sevens." The four non-Garth offerings are Twain's "Come On Over," "Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits," the Dixie Chicks' "Wide Open Spaces" and Twain's "Up!"Rate this question:
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- 12.
Having conquered country, Brooks decided to develop a new persona and tackle the rock world in 1999. What was the name of his alter-ego?
- A.
Trey Anastasio
- B.
David St. Hubbins
- C.
Eddie Wilson
- D.
Chris Gaines
Correct Answer
D. Chris GainesExplanation
The Chris Gaines period resulted in one studio album (confusingly dubbed "Greatest Hits") and a lot of head scratching. Still, Brooks was so hot at the time that the album reached double-platinum heights.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is Brooks highest-charting single on Billboard's Hot 100?
- A.
"Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)"
- B.
Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)"
- C.
"Lost in You"
- D.
"Friends in Low Places"
Correct Answer
C. "Lost in You"Explanation
Never heard of it? That's probably because it was credited to Gaines. It reached No. 5 on the pop charts.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What did Garth add to "Friends in Low Places" -- arguably his most famous song -- in the early '90s?
- A.
More cowbell!
- B.
A third verse
- C.
Techno grooves
- D.
A rap segment
Correct Answer
B. A third verseExplanation
It's a crowd-pleasing third verse. Yet, what the song really needed, of course, was more cowbell.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Brooks tips his hat to some of his inspirations on "Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences." Which of these acts does Brooks cover on the box set?
- A.
Bill Withers
- B.
Bad Company
- C.
Pure Prairie League
- D.
Queen
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
And how we wish more folks would cover Pure Prairie League.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which future country music legend worked in a merchandise booth at Garth Brooks shows?
- A.
Toby Keith
- B.
Martina McBride
- C.
Eric Church
- D.
Kenny Chesney
Correct Answer
B. Martina McBrideExplanation
Yep, that might have been the great Martina McBride who sold you that Garth Brooks concert T-shirt circa 1990.Rate this question:
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- 17.
17. Garth Brooks is married to what country music singer?
- A.
Trisha Yearwood
- B.
Martina McBride
- C.
Shania Twain
- D.
Reba McEntire
Correct Answer
A. Trisha YearwoodExplanation
Yearwood, who also performs on the current tour.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Brooks took a break from country to compete in what professional sport?
- A.
NASCAR
- B.
Baseball
- C.
Curling
- D.
Bowling
Correct Answer
B. BaseballExplanation
Batter up! Starting in the late '90s, Brooks had spring training stints with the San Diego Padres, New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.Rate this question:
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- 19.
"Man Against Machine" is ... (fill in the blank)
- A.
A song written by Garth Brooks and Zack de la Rocha
- B.
The theme song Garth Brooks wrote for an upcoming Michael Bay movie
- C.
A lost Jules Verne novel
- D.
Garth Brooks' latest album
Correct Answer
D. Garth Brooks' latest albumExplanation
Yeah, we're as surprised as anyone. And it hasn't exactly set the charts ablaze, at least by Brooks' lofty standards, only debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which one of these is actually the name of a real play?
- A.
"Are You There, Garth? It's Me, Margaret"
- B.
"No Fences: I Did It My Way"
- C.
"The Phantom of Oklahoma"
- D.
"A Long Day's Journey into Garth Brooks Tour Bus"
Correct Answer
A. "Are You There, Garth? It's Me, Margaret"Explanation
"Are You There, Garth? It's Me, Margaret" is an actual play, addressing the country star's highly publicized canceled shows in Dublin, Ireland. The play opened last month at Dublin's famed Gaiety Theatre.Rate this question:
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