Plenty of other country stars scored big pop crossover hits prior to Garth Brooks, but the phrase “crossover” itself illustrates what Brooks did differently. Prior to Garth, country singers became ...

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.

You probably don’t generally head out on the internet looking for examinations of the musical career and cultural impact of Garth Brooks, but Steven Hyden’s piece in the AV Club on Ropin’ the Wind and ...

Alabama baseball coach Rob Vaughn's love for country music icon Garth Brooks started when he was a tyke growing up in Anchorage, Alaska. Inspired by VHS tape visions of Brooks smashing guitars on ...

The album debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. Brooks’ 1991 album, Ropin’ the Wind, as well as his 1992 release, The Chase, topped both charts too. RIAA ...