How Much Do You Know About Music?

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There are too many legendary musicians and iconic moments in music history for our brains to compute…but do you possess an incredible knowledge of music, songs, bands, and pop culture history? Here’s your chance to prove it! Take this general trivia quiz to show off your mastery of all things music—just click “Start Quiz” to begin!

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1. Which country singer made chart-topping history in 2026 with the songs "Be Her," "Choosin' Texas," and "I Can't Love You Anymore"?
  1. Ella Langley
  2. Megan Moroney
  3. Morgan Wallen
  4. Zach Bryan
2. Which Spanish-language artist has albums that include Lux and Motomami?
  1. Rosalía
  2. Bad Bunny
  3. Karol G
  4. Young Miko
3. What was the first single released off Olivia Rodrigo's album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love?
  1. "Drop Dead"
  2. "The Cure"
  3. "Begged"
  4. "What's Wrong With Me"
4. Billie Eilish co-writes most of her songs with her brother, whose name is:
  1. Finneas
  2. Demitri
  3. Quentin
  4. Atticus
5. Which popular emo band reunited in 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album, The Black Parade?
  1. My Chemical Romance
  2. Green Day
  3. Panic! At the Disco
  4. Linkin Park
6. Which British singer-songwriter won "Best New Artist" at the 2026 Grammy Awards?
  1. Olivia Dean
  2. Alex Warren
  3. sombr
  4. Lola Young
7. Which girl group was formed via a survival competition series called The Debut: Dream Academy?
  1. KATSEYE
  2. Saint Satine
  3. Blackpink
  4. NewJeans
8. Which U.S. state does Noah Kahan not mention in his 2026 album, The Great Divide?
  1. Florida
  2. Vermont
  3. New Hampshire
  4. Massachusetts
9. As of 2026, which artist holds the record for the highest-grossing tour of all time?
  1. Taylor Swift
  2. Beyoncé
  3. The Beatles
  4. Michael Jackson
10. Which Italian rock band won Eurovision with the song "Zitti e buoni"?
  1. Måneskin
  2. Maná
  3. Rammstein
  4. Babymetal
11. What's the name of Slipknot's masked frontman and lead singer?
  1. Corey Taylor
  2. Sid Wilson
  3. Shawn Crahan
  4. Mick Thomson
12. As of 2026, what is the most decorated rap song in Grammy Awards history?
  1. “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
  2. “This is America” by Childish Gambino
  3. “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
  4. “God’s Plan” by Drake

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10 Fun Facts About Music & Music History

1. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen is the most-streamed song that came out in the 20th century.

2. The world’s oldest surviving song (the Hurrian Hymn Text H6, which was found in Syria in the early 1950s) was performed about 3,400 years ago.

3. Studies have shown that plants grow faster and healthier when exposed to music.

4. “Yesterday” by The Beatles is the most covered song in the history of recorded music.

5. Several famous musicians had normal jobs before becoming famous. For example, Elvis was a truck driver, Madonna worked at Dunkin' Donuts, and Johnny Cash was a code cracker for the military.

6. Morten Harket—the lead singer of A-ha—holds the European record for the longest-held note in a Top 40 pop song (with a 20.2-second note in “Summer Moved On”).

7. Mozart sold more CDs than Beyoncé in 2016.

8. Over 80% of the music that you listen to comes from just three recording companies: Sony, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group.

9. After performing in Antarctica in 2013, Metallica became the first and only band to perform on all seven continents.

10. The most-streamed song of all time on Spotify is “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd. The second-place song is “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran.

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