QUIZ: Can You Connect The Country Singer To Their Child?

Lily Pearl Black, Stelen Covel, and Mackenzie Adkins

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Can You Identify Your Favorite Country Singer By Connecting Them To Their Child?

Country fans love to learn about their favorite singers’ families and children. While some country stars’ kids choose to go into the “family business,” others pursue different passions…or stay out of the spotlight altogether.

We’re challenging y’all to see if you can connect famous country singers to their children. If you’re familiar with the reality competition show Claim to Fame, this list is inspired by that concept.

Before you get started, here are a few things to know:

  1. We’ll give you the first name of a country singer’s child, such as “Max” or “Mia.”
  2. We’ll share a photo of the CHILD.
  3. You’ll read a little information about the child.
  4. We’ll also a little information about the country singer (or singers) related to the child.

A few other things to note:

  1. Some of the children in this list have more than one country singer as a parent.
  2. The children featured in this list may not be a country star’s only child.
    However, we DON’T have any siblings in this list, so you won’t have any duplicate answers.
  3. This list only features ADULT children. After all, young kids change and grow so much over time. It may be a little easier for y’all to compare a picture of a grown “child” to their parent instead of a baby, for example.

This list features 20 people. Scroll to the end for the answer key to learn which country singer is connected to each child!

Lily

Lily Pearl Black, the daughter of Clint Black and Lisa Hartman
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Lily was born on May 8, 2001, and is the only child of two country stars. She’s a singer herself and has toured with both of her parents.

Her mom and dad were the first duo to ever compete on The Masked Singer. They performed as the Snow Owls during Season 4 in 2020.

Gracie

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's oldest daughter Gracie
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Gracie was born on May 5, 1997. She’s the oldest of her famous parents’ three daughters.

Like both of her parents, Gracie is a singer. She once recorded a song with her dad, and has dreams of being on Broadway.

On top of being country stars, Gracie’s parents are also actors. They earned critical acclaim after starring together in the Yellowstone prequel series 1883.

Georgette

Georgette Jones, connects to her country singer parents George Jones and Tammy Wynette
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Georgette was born on October 5, 1970. Her parents had other children from other relationships, but she was their only child together.

She followed in both of her parents’ footsteps and became a country singer herself. Georgette also wrote a book about her mom and dad’s lives and careers, which inspired a 2022 Showtime miniseries.

Georgette’s parents divorced in 1975 but continued to record and perform together. Some of their most iconic duets were released after their split.

Patsy

One of Loretta Lynn's twin daughters, Patsy Russell
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Patsy is one of her famous mother’s six children. In fact, she has a twin sister named Peggy!

The twins sang together in their own country music duo for two years. Later in life, Patsy worked closely alongside her mother and produced some of her final albums.

Patsy’s famous mom passed away in 2022 at the age of 90.

Jesse

Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan's son Jesse Keith Whitley
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Jesse is a singer, just like his famous parents. Sadly, his legendary father died in 1989 at the age of 34. Jesse was just shy of two years old when his dad passed away.

Now, Jesse keeps his dad’s legacy alive by performing his songs alongside his own original material.

Jesse’s mom comes from an iconic country music family herself. Her father was a popular country singer from the 1940s through the 1970s.

Ben

Merle Haggard's son, singer Ben Haggard
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Ben is his famous father’s youngest son. He followed in his musical footsteps and is also a country artist.

Ben’s dad passed away in 2016 on the day of his 79th birthday.

Lukas

Willie Nelson's son, singer and songwriter Lukas Nelson
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Lukas may be one of the most recognizable “kids” on this list. He, much like his famous father, is a skilled songwriter and singer. He’s also known for his work on the soundtrack for the 2019 remake of A Star Is Born.

Lukas often tours and performs with his dad, who is one of country music’s last living legends. If you’ve ever heard Lukas sing before, you know he sounds a lot like his father!

Stelen

Toby Keith's only son, Stelen Covel
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Stelen is the youngest of his famous father’s three children. While he did not enter the music industry like his dad, he worked alongside him in some of his other business ventures.

It was Stelen who spoke on his family’s behalf when his late father was revealed to be the Modern Era inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame earlier this year (2024).

Kasey

Country singer Rhett Akins' daughter, Kasey Akins Brandon
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You may be more familiar with Kasey’s brother, who’s a famous country singer like their dad. Their father is known for writing and releasing some of the greatest ’90s country songs of all time.

Unlike her dad and brother, Kasey lives a more private life out of the spotlight. She is a mama to two beautiful children.

Mackenzie

Country singer Trace Adkins' child, daughter Mackenzie Akins
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Mackenzie is no stranger to the concept behind Claim to Fame. She competed on the show’s third season…and made it to the finale!

She is one of her famous father’s five daughters. He also has experience on reality competition shows, as he won The All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013.

Shelby

Reba McEntire's only child, son Shelby Blackstock
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Shelby is his famous mama’s only child. He opted to pursue a career as a race car driver rather than follow in her musical footsteps.

When Shelby got married in 2022, he and his mama shared their mother-son dance to one of her songs, “You’re Gonna Be.”

Jenny

Vince Gill and Janis Oliver's daughter, Jenny Gill
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Both of Jenny’s parents are famous country artists. Her mom is known for singing in a duo with her sister (Jenny’s aunt). Jenny’s dad has performed in groups but is more well-known as a solo artist, songwriter, and guitarist.

Jenny is a singer herself, but you’ll often find her working behind the scenes on the production of various projects.

Walker

John Michael Montgomery's son Walker Montgomery
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Walker followed his father’s lead and ventured into the country music industry. He recently released a cover of one of his most iconic songs. Also, he can be seen wearing one of his dad’s famous denim jackets in the image above!

Walker comes from a country-singing family. His uncle (his dad’s brother), is known for performing in one of country music’s greatest duos.

Mattie

Alan Jackson's oldest daughter Mattie Jackson Smith
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Mattie’s country singer father has three daughters, and she’s the oldest. She’s a podcast host and author with two published books. Above, she’s pictured with her latest book, Through the Valley of Grief.

Years ago, Mattie’s dad featured her and her sisters in a music video for one of his songs, which is also a tribute to his own father, Gene.

Holly

Hank Williams Jr.'s daughter, singer Holly Williams
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You could say Holly is just following an old “Family Tradition” by becoming a country singer. Her famous father and grandfather are both in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Holly herself is a mother to four beautiful children. 

Kelly

Kris Kristofferson's youngest daughter, Kelly Kristofferson
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Kelly is one of her late father’s eight children and his youngest daughter. She is an actress and a singer, just like her dad, who was known for acting in projects such as Convoy and the 1976 version of A Star is Born.

Lucky fans even got the chance to watch Kelly sing with her dad at a show in Florida in 2013.

Ashley

Glen Campbell's daughter, Ashley Campbell
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Ashley inherited her late father’s musical talents. In addition to being a singer, she’s also a skilled banjo player, just like him. She played banjo on his farewell tour in the early 2010s.

Additionally, Ashley appeared in the music video for the appropriately titled Rascal Flatts song “Banjo.”

Delaney

Martina McBride's oldest daughter, Delaney
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Delaney is the oldest of her country-singing mother’s three daughters. But she didn’t follow in her musical footsteps.

According to PEOPLE, Delaney is a licensed massage therapist, postpartum doula, and yoga instructor. She also founded her own holistic health service, Hand to Heart Wellness.

Delaney and her mom share one major thing in common: their love of cooking!

Tyler Reese

Travis Tritt's daughter Tyler Reese
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Tyler Reese is the oldest of her country star dad’s three kids, and his only daughter. She inherited his love of music, and is a singer herself.

In fact, Tyler Reese recorded a duet with her dad that was released as a single in 2013.

Bubba

George Strait's son, Bubba Strait
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Bubba is actually a “Jr.” named after his legendary father. But he simply goes by his nickname, Bubba.

You’ve likely seen Bubba’s name among the credits as a songwriter on many of his dad’s most recent albums. He has several co-writes on his father’s latest project, released earlier this year (2024).

Did You Connect Each Child To Their Country Singer Parents? Check Out The Answer Key To See How You Did…

  1. Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black’s daughter, Lily Pearl Black
  2. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter, Gracie McGraw
  3. George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s daughter, Georgette Jones
  4. Loretta Lynn’s daughter, Patsy Lynn Russell
  5. Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan’s son, Jesse Keith Whitley
  6. Merle Haggard’s son, Ben Haggard
  7. Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson
  8. Toby Keith’s son, Stelen Covel
  9. Rhett Akins’ daughter, Kasey Akins Brandon
  10. Trace Adkins’ daughter, Mackenzie Adkins
  11. Reba McEntire’s son, Shelby Blackstock
  12. Vince Gill and Janis Oliver’s daughter, Jenny Gill
  13. John Michael Montgomery’s son, Walker Montgomery
  14. Alan Jackson’s daughter, Mattie Jackson Smith
  15. Hank Williams Jr.’s daughter, Holly Williams
  16. Kris Kristofferson’s daughter, Kelly Kristofferson
  17. Glen Campbell’s daughter, Ashley Campbell
  18. Martina McBride’s daughter, Delaney McBride
  19. Travis Tritt’s daughter, Tyler Reese Tritt
  20. George Strait’s son, Bubba Strait

How many of these did you guess? If you got all 20 right, then you’re a country music superfan!

Did you enjoy this article? Then be sure to check out our list of 21 Country Stars Who Have Lots Of Children.

Or, challenge yourself further by seeing if you can identify country stars by looking at pictures of their siblings!