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Garth Brooks Heading to Las Vegas to Record Special DVD

Christina Vinson — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:50:02 +0000

Although Garth Brooks hung up his performing hat after a three-year Wynn Las Vegas hotel run last fall, he's going to grace the Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater stage once again, coming out of semi-retirement for a special DVD/Blu-ray release.

Garth Brooks Sued by Former Business Partner

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:03:51 +0000

Megastar Garth Brooks is being sued by a former business partner who claims that the iconic entertainer’s good-guy persona hides a darker side. TMZ reports that Lisa Sanderson — who worked with Brooks for twenty years — has filed suit against the singer seeking close to half a million dollars in unpaid salary and bonuses, [...]

Janelle Arthur Sings Garth Brooks' 'The Dance' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:36:17 +0000

Up-and-coming country singer Janelle Arthur sang the Garth Brooks classic 'The Dance' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 10), earning a somewhat mixed response from the judges despite a strong performance.

Top 5 Viral Moments From the 2013 ACM Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:30:36 +0000

The 2013 ACM Awards produced some predictable and unpredictable moments on Sunday night. Luke Bryan won Entertainer of the Year, which few would have bet on in Las Vegas if gambling on awards shows was something people did. Miranda Lambert's wins were more expected, but equally deserving. 'Over You' is among the best songs of the last 15 years, and she and husband Blake Shelton are worthy of the honors.

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

Garth Brooks and George Strait to Perform Together, Pay Tribute to Dick Clark at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:00:45 +0000

Superstars George Strait and Garth Brooks will pay tribute to iconic music business figure Dick Clark in a special performance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards. Clark was best-known for hosting ‘American Bandstand’ and his yearly gig on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ but his production company produced the ACM Awards from [...]

Garth Brooks, Kid Rock + More Added to George Jones' Final Concert in Nashville

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:45:33 +0000

Legendary country singer George Jones will perform the final concert date of his career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. The iconic country favorite will be joined by an all-star cast for his big send-off, and now Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, the Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore have been announced for the historic event.

Remember When Garth Brooks Played for the New York Mets?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:57:23 +0000

Major League Baseball spring training begins this week, and in the year 2000, that meant country superstar Garth Brooks reported for duty to the New York Mets clubhouse. It was the second of three stints the singer had in the bigs, and he left with an unimpressive batting average.

Dustin Watts Sings Garth Brooks' 'She's Every Woman' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:24:36 +0000

Baton Rouge firefighter Dustin Watts sang the Garth Brooks hit ‘She’s Every Woman’ at his ‘American Idol‘ audition Thursday night (Jan. 24), winning his way to Hollywood with a mix of good looks and vocal chops. The 27-year-old aspiring singer is a full-time firefighter with a lot of visual appeal — when he walked into [...]

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Travel to Haiti for Habitat for Humanity

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:30:41 +0000

Country couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are talented, successful, rich and beloved by the country community and the fans. And if we're talking about Trisha only, we can use the term a "good cook," too. They seem to do and have it all. But the twosome never forgets the less fortunate, as they traveled to Haiti to aid Habitat for Humanity missions.

Garth Brooks' 'Sevens' Turns 15

Jessica Nicholson — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:00:49 +0000

In 1997, Garth Brooks and his team were out to remind fans that this singer-songwriter was still a bona fide superstar. After album sales for his previous release (1995's 'Fresh Horses,' which sold an incredibly respectable 3 million copies) failed to reach the same sales heights as his previous albums ('No Fences' sold over 10 million copies), the team employed a top-notch marketing campaign for his '97 album, 'Sevens.'

Garth Brooks Going on Tour in 2014?

Megan Pacella — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:30:15 +0000

Country fans have long been ready to see legend Garth Brooks resurrect his mega-successful music career. And now it seems like our wait is over — hopefully. Las Vegas hotel developer Steve Wynn let it slip in an interview recently that Brooks has some big plans for 2014. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, [...]

Remember When Garth Brooks and Chris Gaines Starred on 'Saturday Night Live'?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Thirteen years ago this week (Nov. 13), Garth Brooks hosted 'Saturday Night Live' and brought along his alter-ego, pop-rocker Chris Gaines. By this point, most of America had finished scratching their collective heads in curious amazement of this ill-fated side project. Some enjoyed the music on 'Garth Brooks … In the Life of Chris Gaines' but most country fans were just confused by an idea that began as a movie role.

Garth Brooks (Finally) Ready to Resurrect His Country Music Career

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:00:07 +0000

Garth Brooks is one of the all-time bestselling performers in music history, and his career success virtually single-handedly revived the country music genre before he retired in 2001. After a decade of only sporadic activity, the superstar entertainer has revealed that he is mulling a return to the spotlight.

Garth Brooks – Then and Now

Billy Dukes — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:30:43 +0000

In his prime, Garth Brooks changed looks more than Lady Gaga. His facial hair came and left, and his locks went from long and dark to the grey crew cut we mostly see him with today. As you can see in the 'Then' picture, Brooks' style has gone from cowboy to cowboy-cool in the 20 years between photos.

His and Hers Deviled Eggs Recipe by Trisha Yearwood

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:00:37 +0000

"If you've never tasted a deviled egg, you're missing out," Trisha Yearwood tells People Country when revealing her His and Her Deviled Eggs recipe, which she came up with for herself and husband, Garth Brooks. "I can't remember a southern picnic or covered-dish supper I've ever attended where deviled eggs weren't present. It's just not done! Everybody makes their deviled eggs a little differently."

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood – Famous Country Couples

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:26:58 +0000

While it seems unnatural to see one without the other, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have been married less than seven years. They only began dating in 2002, although they'd been dodging speculation of a romance during Brooks' first marriage wit

Garth Brooks Prepares to Draw the Curtain on Three-Year Las Vegas Residency

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:00:28 +0000

Garth Brooks will take his final bow on the Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater stage in November. The iconic singer has spent the past three years performing his one-man show there, and has been packing the showroom every night. Brooks’ final performance will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, and will leave him him with [...]

Best Storm Song? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:30:18 +0000

There have been two hit songs about storms in 2012 alone, with another from Little Big Town sure to make it three. Like famous storm songs from previous decades, bad weather is a metaphor for life, love or anger. Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes are the others with new storm songs, but who has the all-time best?

No. 2: Garth Brooks, 'To Make You Feel My Love' – Top 100 Country Love Songs

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:30:50 +0000

Because of the success of Garth Brooks' version of 'To Make You Feel My Love,' it's often forgotten that Bob Dylan and Billy Joel recorded the song before Brooks made it a huge country hit in 1998. He earned Grammy nominations and watch the song go to No. 1, but what makes this song a legendary love song is its sparse production. It relies on the singer to add a little more to express genuine vulnerability and tenderness. Brooks absolutely nails it in a way that has rarely been duplicated in country music.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Beat Beyonce and Jay-Z as Most Powerful Couple in Music

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:30:15 +0000

Husband and wife Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have been named the Most Powerful Celebrity Couple in Music. They were christened as such by Billboard. So, exactly how did Brooks and Yearwood, who have been wed for just under seven years, take the crown and earn this accolade?

Mitt Romney Names Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney as Favorite Artists

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:00:44 +0000

Mitt Romney is an avid country music fan, it seems. In a new interview, the Republican presidential hopeful revealed some of the acts he'd like to have perform at the White House -- and the country genre dominates his imaginary concert.

Garth Brooks Added to 'Teachers Rock' TV Special

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:53:44 +0000

It's almost time to "celebrate" the back-to-school season and country legend Garth Brooks is getting in on the related fun. The singer will join the likes of Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley at the for the 'Teachers Rock' TV special, which is set to air live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 17 at 8PM ET.

Remember When Garth Brooks Was Accused of Plagiarism?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:02:01 +0000

In 1998, a singer-songwriter named Guy Thomas settled with Garth Brooks and his record label before a trial began to decide if Brooks plagiarized Kenny Loggins' 1993 song 'Conviction of the Heart,' co-written by Thomas. The plaintiff argued that Brooks' 1993 song 'Standing Outside the Fire' borrowed liberally from the Loggins tune.

Scotty McCreery Covers Garth Brooks' 'The Dance' at the Opry

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:05:49 +0000

The Grand Ole Opry has been digging through its vaults and posting performances on its YouTube page. One of the highlights is Scotty McCreery‘s rousing rendition of Garth Brooks’ No. 1 hit from 1990, the ballad ‘The Dance.’ McCreery — being the total, consummate pro that he is — treats the song with utmost respect [...]

Garth Brooks Death Hoax Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Despite the rumors, Garth Brooks is not dead -- so fans frantic to get a refund for tickets to his Las Vegas show can breathe a sigh of relief! Though word spread the country superstar passed in a tragic jet ski accident in the Turks and Caicos Islands today (July 16), the reports are completely fabricated.

Remember What Garth Brooks Buried Beneath His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:42 +0000

Garth Brooks has always been selective of how and when his music is distributed — you won’t find him on iTunes or YouTube. In fact, when he does release new music or a repackaged collection of greatest hits, it’s usually only available for a limited time. In 1995, Brooks went to extreme measures to make [...]

No. 4: Garth Brooks, 'The Dance' – Top 100 Country Songs

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:00:01 +0000

The song many consider to be the hallmark hit for Garth Brooks was only his fourth release to country radio, immediately followed by 'Friends in Low Places.' 1990 was the instrumental year that changed country music, and this song had a lot to do with it. 'The Dance' is a wonderful piece of songwriting, performed with honest, heartfelt emotion. If you're not hearing it at country radio, you'll hear it at the next graduation ceremony you attend. It's truly inspirational.

Garth Brooks Extends His Las Vegas Residency

Megan Pacella — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:02:28 +0000

Just as we thought Garth Brooks‘ Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater residency was coming to an end, the iconic entertainer has released a string of new dates for the stage show, which will take place between September and November of 2012. According to The Boot, tickets for just-announced block of shows will go on-sale on June 9 [...]

Remember When Garth Brooks Was Banned From Television?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:00:45 +0000

CMT and TNN refused to play Garth Brooks' video for his 1991 hit 'The Thunder Rolls.' While the song portrays a wife's revenge on her cheating husband, the video took the story further, showing the man shot dead in a flash of rage. Brooks says his video paved the way for Martina McBride's 'Independence Day' video to be played on many of the same networks.