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.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1993, Garth Brooks Released His Second Consecutive No. 1 Album, Which He Made While “Living on the Road”

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 ...
AOL

Garth Brooks Made Chart History 34 Years Ago With His First Billboard 200 No. 1

Garth Brooks isn’t a stranger to shattering records. He’s packed stadiums, earned more Diamond-certified albums than any artist in history, and walked away with just about every major country award ...
Yahoo

Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars: In 1991, Garth Brooks Turned Country Into Pop

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 ...
Tucson Weekly

You Should Read an Article About Garth Brooks

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 ...