Garth BrooksAKA:
Troyal Garth Brooks
Nationality:
American Birthdate:
02/07/1962 Birthplace:
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biography
A phenomenally successful solo recording artist who helped break barriers between pop and country music with folk-rock inspired tunes, charismatic and remarkable energetic live performances and cross-genre record-breaking album sales, Garth Brooks made his debut in 1989, but, as the Academy of Country Music would confirm with their Artist of the Decade honors, the 1990s belonged to him. Counting among his influences performers like James Taylor, Billy Joel and Queen as well as George Strait, Merle Haggard and George Jones, Brooks had his eye on a career in country music after giving up the
milestones
Year
Milestone
Raised in Yukon, Oklahoma
1985
Headed to Nashville in pursuit of a country music career; returned to Oklahoma within a week
Joined the band Santa Fe
1987
With Santa Fe and his new bride Sandy, moved to Nashville, writing songs while holding down a job at a boot store
1987
Signed a songwriter's contract for publishing purposes; hooked up with manager Bob Doyle
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