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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.

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.'

Is Garth Brooks Coming Out of Retirment in 2014?

Shay Hill — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:03:45 +0000

I remember when Garth Brooks retired, he said he had more money than his grandkids' grandkid's could spend. A little arrogant but more than true. It was nice for him to be able to go into "dad mode" and watch his 3 girls grow up; two of which are now in college. The last couple of years or so he's had a show in Vegas and now it's rumored that he will be touring come 2014.

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 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?

Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith Among Those Mitt Romney Wants to Perform at The White House

Dave Wheaton — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:29:24 +0000

You might not have guessed it in a million years, but apparently Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is a country music fan. As a matter of fact, in a recent interview, Romney cited several country music acts atop his favorites. In the interview with Parade, Romney said his vision for the White House goes like [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

Garth Brooks Considered Changing His Name to Avoid Confusion With Kix Brooks

Billy Dukes — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:00:29 +0000

Garth Brooks, Kix Brooks … no relation. Still, one of these country legends almost changed his name to avoid confusion with the other. During Tuesday’s press conference to announce the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Garth Brooks said fans came very close to knowing him by a different name.

Police Searching for Trespasser Who Abandoned Burning, Stolen SUV Near Garth Brooks' Property

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:00:47 +0000

Police in Rogers County, Okla. are trying to determine if the man who left a burning vehicle near Garth Brooks‘ house knew he was trespassing on the singer’s property as he escaped. Despite a perimeter search following Thursday’s incident, the man has not been found.