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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 [...]

George Strait and Garth Brooks will Perform Together for the First Time April 7th at the ACM Awards Show

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:55:54 +0000

The last time country music fans saw George Strait and Garth Brooks together on the same stage was when George Strait was inducted as Artist of the Decade in May 2009. Now, it appears the Academy of Country Music Association (ACM) has done it again. On Sunday April 7th, the two country music giants will appear together again on the same stage.

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 [...]

George Jones' Farewell Concert in Nashville Adds Garth Brooks, Kid Rock + More

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

When iconic country singer George Jones performs the final concert date of his career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, he'll have plenty of company. The music legend will be joined by a who's who in music to help celebrate his nearly six decades as a recording artist, and the list keeps growing. The latest additions to the all-star cast for The Possum's final show include Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, the Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore.

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.

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, [...]

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 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 [...]

Garth Brooks Receives $1 Million in Hospital Case

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:36:10 +0000

Garth Brooks was awarded $1 million in his lawsuit against a hospital in his native Oklahoma. The lawsuit came about to due a dispute over a donation in exchange for naming a wing of the facility after his late mother. Even though Brooks likely doesn’t need the money as one of the most successful country stars ever, it was a matter of principle for him — and the jury agreed. The $1 million includes his original donation, plus punitive damages, according to Reuters.

Garth Brooks to Appear in Court Again Today

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:00:56 +0000

Garth Brooks has seen more than his share of ups and downs during the past week. Last Tuesday (Jan. 17) he appeared in a Rogers County, Okla. court to put to rest a dispute that has been running for more than 10 years. After about seven hours testifying on Friday (Jan. 20), Brooks is expected to appear in court for a third time today, this time to make his final plea. This all came during the same week he was proclaimed the best-selling artist of the Soundscan era.

Garth Brooks Named Best-Selling Artist of Soundscan Era

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:01:52 +0000

With 2012 just beginning to unfold, Billboard and the Nielsen Company compiled their annual year-end music industry report, providing a top 10 list of the best-selling artists of the entire Soundscan era. Sitting atop the list is Garth Brooks with a whopping 68.5 million sales, more than 3 million over the number two artist on the list — The Beatles with 63.3 million.

Trisha Yearwood Is Singing All The Way To The Kitchen [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:21:17 +0000

Trisha Yearwood is singing her way to the bank via the way of the kitchen. She has had much success with her self-penned cookbooks and she believes she must “strike while the iron is hot”. She promises not to forget her music career Trisha Yearwood said music her music is “priority”, but when it comes [...]