This Divas of Country Music Quiz Is The Most Seriously Interesting Test You'll Take All Day

By: Clement Hall
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Country music owes its soul to the gritty women who gave voice to our deepest feelings about love, divorce, children, life, spirituality, and their weightiest topic – the love/hate relationship with men. From Mother Maybelle Carter’s pioneering songs in the 1920s and 30s with the historic Carter Family to today’s pop/country crossover stars, country women know how to tell a story that truly touches the heart.

Country music, which is also referred to as country or country and western, is a popular music genre that has its roots in southern America. This genre of music originated in the 1920s. Much of the roots of country music as a genre are from the blues and folk music, particularly Appalachian folk music. Today, the term country music encompasses many different subgenres and styles. Working class Americans blended traditional English ballads, Irish and Celtic fiddle tunes, cowboy songs, popular songs, and musical traditions from all across Europe to create the country music genre.

Country music typically consists of dance tunes and ballads with fairly simple forms, harmonies, and folk lyric accompanied by steel guitars, banjos, fiddles, electric and acoustic guitars, harmonicas, and other string instruments. Throughout the recorded history of country music, blues modes have been used significantly.

The term "country music" entered the mainstream in the 1940s. Prior to the 1940s, the genre was referred to as "hillbilly music." Country music encompassed all Western music, which developed in conjunction with "hillbilly music." Both types of music came from similar roots. By 2009, country music became one of the most popular radio genres. In fact, it is the second most popular radio genre among drivers commuting in the morning.

Many of the most influential vocalists in the history of American pop music are female. Many female country singers in the United States have become famous icons with just one name. Dolly, Loretta, Shania, and Reba are a few country singers that come to mind. Other female country singers who have just one moniker include Tammy, Miranda, Patsy, Martina, and Taylor.

The best female country music artists are all a combination of both beauty and power. These female country singers are savvy business women who have had a major impact on the country music genre. Many of these female country singers have enjoyed great career longevity, commercial success, and influence. These divas of country music are known for not just their gorgeous vocals, but also for their songwriting.

So how well do you know your country music divas? Take our challenge and see where you rank today!