Quick Info
| Profession | Country music singer-songwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Garth Brooks
05/11/2026
Garth Brooks announced plans to perform ten concerts in Ireland in 2027, with two nights each in Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork. The shows follow his 2022 Croke Park concerts in Dublin, which drew a reported 400,000 fans.
03/11/2026
Brooks added a third show at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, on December 6, 2026, as part of his Blame It All On My Roots arena tour. The Hamilton run now spans three consecutive dates, with tickets priced at CAD$199.96.
07/07/2026
Brooks announced his Blame It All On My Roots arena tour, a retro-styled return to arenas inspired by his 1996 to 1998 world tour. The tour opened with two nights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on August 21 and 22, 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Troyal Garth Brooks |
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| Summary | American country music singer-songwriter known for blending country with pop and rock, and one of the best-selling solo artists in the United States. |
| Other Name | Chris Gaines (fictitious alter ego used in a 1999 multimedia project) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Oklahoma State University |
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| Degree | Advertising (graduated 1984) |
Personal Life
| Advocacy | Publicly supports gay rights and marriage equality |
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Relationships & More
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Family
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| Siblings | Youngest of six children |
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Career
| Signed with Capitol Records | 1988 |
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| Debut Album | Garth Brooks (1989) |
| Grand Ole Opry Induction | October 1990 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame Induction | 2012 |
| Kennedy Center Honors | 2022 |
| Las Vegas Residency (Garth at Wynn) | December 2009 to January 2014 |
| Stadium Tour | Began 2019 |
| Las Vegas Residency (Garth Brooks/Plus ONE) | Concluded 2024 |
| Retirement | 2001 to 2009 partial comeback period |
| Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour | Announced July 2026; opened August 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis |
| Canadian and Irish Concert Dates | Hamilton, Ontario in December 2026; ten Irish concerts announced for 2027 |
Style Quotient
| Musical Style | Country blended with pop and rock elements |
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| Stage Presence | Energetic, theatrical live performances |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began performing at bars while studying in college and worked as a bouncer | |
| 2. Was named after his father, who taught him his first guitar chords | |
| 3. His 1991 album Ropin' the Wind debuted at number one on both the country and pop Billboard charts simultaneously | |
| 4. His mother, Colleen Carroll, appeared on the Ozark Jubilee in the 1950s | |
| 5. Adopted a fictitious alter ego, Chris Gaines, for a 1999 multimedia project |
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