Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his unique blend of country, rock, and pop music. With over 170 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Brooks has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, 17 American Music Awards, and 22 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Brooks began his music career in the late 1980s, but it wasn’t until his second album, “No Fences,” that he achieved widespread success. The album produced hit singles such as “Friends in Low Places,” “The Thunder Rolls,” and “Unanswered Prayers,” which helped establish him as one of the most successful country music artists of all time. He followed up with a string of successful albums, including “Ropin’ the Wind,” “The Chase,” and “Sevens,” which solidified his status as a country music superstar.
One of the milestones in Brooks’ career was his 1997 album “Sevens,” which featured the hit single “Longneck Bottle” and collaborations with other famous artists such as Trisha Yearwood, who would later become his wife. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became Brooks’ seventh consecutive album to reach that spot. Brooks and Yearwood have collaborated on several other projects, including duets such as “In Another’s Eyes” and “Where Your Road Leads.”
In addition to his music career, Brooks has also had success as an actor, starring in films such as “The Lamb,” “The Broken Bridges,” and “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.” He also appeared in the television series “American Dreams” and had a cameo in the 2005 film “Wedding Crashers.”
Brooks has also collaborated with several other influential musicians throughout his career. In 1991, he performed a duet with George Jones on the song “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair.” He has also worked with Steve Wariner, Billy Joel, Huey Lewis, and Chris LeDoux. In 2019, Brooks released a collaboration album titled “Fun,” which featured duets with Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, and several other country music artists. In 2022, he toured with Dolly Parton.
Brooks is also an advocate for animal welfare and has supported several non-profit organizations that focus on animal rights. In 1999, he founded the Teammates for Kids Foundation, which supports a variety of charities, including those that focus on helping children and animals. He has also worked with the Wild Horse and Burro Association and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.