As a country music fan, you must be interested to know almost everything about country music. You're always up to date with the latest scoops on music and performers. But just to be sure that you get everything you need to know, here are some country music trivia for you:
Get to Know the Firsts
-George Hamilton is the first country singer to play in Russia.
-LeAnn Rimes is the first female country/pop artist to take home the "Grammy Newcomer Award."
-George Strait released the first country album to reach the number one spot on the Billboards.
-Barbara Mandrell is the first female country singer to sign a contract live via telecast.
Street Names
-Shania Twain Way in Ontario was after the name of the hit country/pop singer, Shania Twain.
-Bill Anderson Boulevard in Georgia got its name from the country artist, Bill Anderson.
-Faith Hill Street in Mississippi was inspired by the name of the prominent female country singer, Faith Hill.
-Elvis Presley Avenue in Louisiana was obviously after the ever-famous, Elvis Presley.
Golden Screen/TV Appearance
-LeAnn Rimes starred in "Coyote Ugly" as a bar singer. She appeared at the last part of the movie singing her song, "Can't Fight the Moonlight."
-Tim McGraw sang with R'nB star, Nelly, in their hit song "Over and Over."
-Johnny Cash appeared in movies, "Five Minutes to Live" and "The Nightrider."
These are just a taste of country music information that you might be missing. It's not enough to know the latest, sometimes it's better to know where everything has started.
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