Test Content Page 13 of 25 Question 13 Why was Ernest Tubb considered the first great honky-tonk singer? A He exclusively performed acoustic folk ballads with no honky-tonk influence. B He rejected honky-tonk music and focused on classical country styles. C He was the first honky-tonk singer to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. D He was known only as a songwriter and never performed live.

1<br />The question is asking why Ernest Tubb was considered the first great honky-tonk singer. The options provided are:<br />A. He exclusively performed acoustic folk ballads with no honky-tonk influence.<br />B. He rejected honky-tonk music and focused on classical country styles.<br />C. He was the first honky-tonk singer to perform on the Grand Ole Opry.<br />D. He was known only as a songwriter and never performed live.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />To answer this question, we need to understand what honky-tonk music is. Honky-tonk is a style of country music that is characterized by its simple, repetitive melodies and lyrics that often focus on themes of love, heartbreak, and hard living.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Ernest Tubb is considered the first great honky-tonk singer because he was the first to perform this style of music on the Grand Ole Opry, a famous country music stage. This is why option C is the correct answer.