Q 01/05

In which state was June Carter born, at Maces Spring, in 1929?

A) Virginia

B) Kentucky

C) Tennessee

D) Arkansas

Answer · why

A) Virginia

Her final album, Wildwood Flower, was recorded at the Carter Family estate in nearby Hiltons, Virginia.

Q 02/05

What was June's actual first name?

A) Vivian

B) Virginia

C) Veronica

D) Valerie

Answer · why

D) Valerie

She performed as June Carter throughout her career, even after marrying Johnny Cash.

Q 03/05

In which city did the original Carter Family first record for Ralph Peer in August 1927?

A) Atlanta, Georgia

B) Nashville, Tennessee

C) Bristol, Tennessee

D) Richmond, Virginia

Answer · why

C) Bristol, Tennessee

June began performing with the family group at the age of ten, in 1939.

Q 04/05

How many Grammy Awards did June Carter Cash win in her lifetime and posthumously?

A) Five

B) Three

C) Two

D) Eight

Answer · why

A) Five

Two came with Johnny Cash for duets, one for Press On and two for the posthumous Wildwood Flower.

Q 05/05

Which instrument did June play in the Carter Sisters and Mother Maybelle?

A) Autoharp

B) Mandolin

C) Dobro

D) Fiddle

Answer · why

A) Autoharp

She also played guitar, banjo and harmonica.

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