Garth Brooks is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances earned him immense popularity.
This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly
crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience
His recordings continue to sell well and, according to Nielsen Soundscan, his albums sales
are oveer 68 million which makes him the best-selling albums artist in the United States in
the SoundScan era (since 1991),
Brooks officially retired from recording and performing
from 2001 until 2009. In 2005, Brooks started a partial comeback.
On October 15, 2009, Garth Brooks announced the end of his retirement.
-Wikipedia
Birth Name: Troyal Garth Brooks
Born: February 7, 1962 (age 62)
From: Yukon, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Genre(s):
Country
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
guitar,
piano,
saxophone,
harmonica
Occupation(s):
Singer-songwriter
Active From: 1984-2001
2005-present
Associated Acts:
Chris Gaines,
Trisha Yearwood,
Steve Wariner,
Chris LeDoux,
Ty England
Quotes:
I wore bell bottoms in elementary school. Never wore elephant bells. Remember, this was middle Oklahoma in the '70s.
Garth Brooks
As a kid, before I could play music, I remember baseball being the one thing that could always make me happy.
Garth Brooks
I asked if I could read for the role of Kevin Costner's caddy in Tin Cup. It was a fun learning experience, even though Cheech Marin got the part.
Garth Brooks
I can't think of a recent baseball song except John Fogerty's Centerfield. It's very difficult to write a baseball song that pleases fans and non-fans alike.
Garth Brooks
I don't know of too many double Christmas albums, so it is something that's new, and hopefully will be fun, and there's plenty of stuff out there to cut.
Garth Brooks
I'd love to play a villain in a movie, the kind of bad guy you would never think of me being able to play. Like most people, I have a darker side I'd like to explore onscreen.
Garth Brooks
I'd much rather have the honesty than not. Because if you will say what's on your mind and get it off your chest, then the sooner I can prove you wrong!
Garth Brooks