Question

1. the increased demand for peripheral popular music styles such as rhythm and blues was met by ________ the late 1940s.

the large record labels
television
small independent labels
bootleg recordings

1. which pop vocalist had a hit with an adaptation of a country song in 1950?

frank sinatra
patti page
doris day
nat king cole

Explanation:

1. In the late 1940s, large major record labels focused on mainstream pop, so the demand for niche styles like rhythm and blues was filled by small independent labels that specialized in these overlooked genres.
2. Patti Page had a major hit in 1950 with "Tennessee Waltz", which was an adaptation of a country song originally written and recorded by country artists.

Answer:

1. Small independent labels
2. Patti Page