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Janelle Arthur Sings Garth Brooks' 'The Dance' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:36:17 +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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Garth Brooks, Kid Rock + More Added to George Jones' Final Concert in Nashville

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:45:33 +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.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Travel to Haiti for Habitat for Humanity

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:30:41 +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 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:49 +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 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:30:15 +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 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:07 +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 Has Be Confirmed To The 'Teachers Rock' Concert Lineup

Amy — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:37:08 +0000

We all know how hard teachers work and how little they get paid. August 14th a group of actors and musicians will come together to celebrate teachers and education and Garth Brooks will be one of those celebrities. Teachers put up with kids day after day and take home very little pay. They are one [...]

Garth Brooks Death Hoax Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:00:02 +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 Considered Changing His Name to Avoid Confusion With Kix Brooks

Billy Dukes — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:29 +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.

Garth Brooks Considers a Career in Politics

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:00:39 +0000

Garth Brooks is keeping his options open for when his youngest daughter graduates in 2014. While the singer has said he won’t hit the road or record new music until then, he could be considering a different sort of career during his later years.

Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson + More Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:46:19 +0000

Sunday evening (October 16), the best of the best in Nashville’s songwriting community gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in the heart of Music City, where dozens of tunesmiths were recognized at the 41st Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The top honors at the invite-only event went to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, John Bettis, Thom Schuyler and Allen Shamblin, who were all inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The McDaily: Mattel Is Creating A Tim McGraw And Faith Hill Doll [AUDIO, VIDEO]

ryanmcdonald-willey — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:46:10 +0000

In today’s McDaily: Hit the Road Ken and Barbie! Mattel is creating the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Doll Gift Set. Miranda Lambert will be interviewed on Dateline NBC next Monday night. Garth Brooks says he is still years away from recording a new CD. He’s going to wait until all of his kids are [...]

Garth Brooks Plans to End His Retirement in 'Three or Four Years'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:20:50 +0000

It’s been almost 10 years since Garth Brooks released 2001′s ‘Scarecrow,’ his last album of original material — and four years since he added a pair of previously unreleased tracks to his ‘The Ultimate Hits’ compilation.

The bad news for Brooks’ fans is that their wait for a new record will continue for awhile. The good news? Brooks has an idea of when he’ll return to his mega-platinum career.

Music & Entertainment News – Garth Brooks At The Wynn

ryanmcdonald-willey — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:04:10 +0000

More dates were announced for Garth Brooks at the Wynn Las Vegas, Taylor won’t sing about Jake & Owen Wilson is going to be a daddy. For more Music & Entertainment News listen to McMornings with McWilley, Monday – Friday at 6:15am, 7:15am & 8:34am. Watch it live at Fuzz TV Live.