Garth Brooks

Born: Tulsa, OK, 1962

Years Active: 1989-2007

Influenced by: Merle Haggard, George Jones, George Strait, Eagles, Journey, Conway Twitty, Billy Joel

Genre: Country

Biography: Garth Brooks is a pivotal figure in the history of country music, no matter how much some country purists would like to deny ...

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Photo of the Week

May 23 2008 4:00AM by Christina Lang

Filed under: Photo of the Week

The Boot: The 43rd annual ACM Awards show was treated to a medley of songs by the legendary Garth Brooks. His fellow superstar wife Trisha Yearwood joined Brooks on stage for their hit, 'In Another's Eyes.' Her gorgeous, lowcut gown must have left him a... Read more

Worst Pre-Fame Jobs: No. 15

May 12 2008 4:00AM by Brian Mansfield

Filed under: Countdown

The Boot: Garth Brooks: Boot SalesmanMost people know Brooks as the best-selling artist in music history. Before all that, though, he was a hillbilly Al Bundy, managing a boot store. He kept the job until shortly before the release of his first record. Next... Read more

Garth Brooks Marks Another Milestone

May 08 2008 15:00PM by Beville Darden

Filed under: ACMs, Awards, Legends

The Boot: Garth Brooks will be the Academy of Country Music's first-ever recipient of the Crystal Milestone Award. Brooks will be honored during the live ACM broadcast next Sunday in Las Vegas. The living legend says he is "flattered and humbled" by the award.... Read more