American Songwriter

On This Day in 2013, We Said Goodbye to the the Half-Sister and Bandmate of a Country Icon Who Helped Inspire a Controversial 90s Hit Ahead of Its Time

On this day in 2013, Betsy Smittle died at age 60. She was the half sister and former bassist of country superstar Garth Brooks.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1991, Garth Brooks Was in the Middle of a Six-Month Run at No. 1 With His Second Chart-Topping Album of the Year

Brooks released Ropin’ the Wind on September 2, 1991. It debuted at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart dated September 28. The LP maintained the top spot for a whopping 29 consecutive weeks.