October 3, 2012 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?
September 28, 2012 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.
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?
August 27, 2012 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.
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.
August 4, 2012 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.
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.'
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.
June 30, 2012 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.
June 28, 2012 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.
