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Gina from Scottsdale, AZ is this month's winner of a cool and comfortable

Songfacts t-shirt. :coolio:

Here are the answers to the quiz:

1. Who was the first female rapper to rap on a U.S. Hot 100 #1 hit?

Lil' Kim

She raps on the 2001 version of "Lady Marmalade" that topped the charts by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink.

2. In the '00s, what song was a #1 hit on both the U.S. Country and Adult Contemporary charts?

"What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts, in 2006.

3. What popular comedian is also a touring member of a Grammy-nominated band?

Steve Martin

Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers were nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards for the album, Rare Bird Alert.

4. What famous singer never had a U.S. Top-40 Hot 100 hit, but saw covers of his songs make that chart in 1973 and 1974?

Bob Marley

Johnny Nash hit #12 with "Stir It Up" in 1973, and Eric Clapton went to #1 with "I Shot The Sheriff" in 1974.

5. In 2008, what female singer had a U.S. Top-10 hit on the Hot 100 and also voiced a character in a hit animated film?

Miley Cyrus

Her songs, "See You Again" and "7 Things" both peaked in the Top Ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2008.

She was the voice of Penny in the 2008 movie, Bolt.

6. What popular group has at least five songs with "pretty girl" in the title?

The Avett Brothers

They have a total of eleven songs with "pretty girl" in the title.

7. Who released a hardcore version of his only U.S. #1 hit in 1998?

Vanilla Ice

He released a hardcore version of "Ice Ice Baby" called "Too Cold."

8. What Bruce Springsteen song is titled after a 1958 movie?

"Thunder Road"

It was titled after the 1958 cult favorite film, Thunder Road, starring Robert Mitchum.

9. What was the first A cappella song to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100?

"Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin

It peaked at #1 in 1988.

10. In what song from the '90s do we hear about a cat named Moses?

"Jessie" by Joshua Kadison

She asks me how the cat's been

I say, "Moses? he's just fine"

Congratulations to our winner, Gina, and thanks to all who entered this month's Mighty Songfacts Trivia Quiz. :thumbsup:

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