Garth Brooks: podcast appearances and interviews

Troyal Garth Brooks, born February 7, 1962, is an American country singer and songwriter known for blending traditional country with pop and rock influences. His musical style has contributed to his widespread popularity in the United States, marked by success on the country music charts, multi-platinum recordings, and record-breaking live performances. Brooks has achieved significant milestones, including being the only artist in music history to have nine albums certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. These albums include titles such as Garth Brooks, No Fences, Ropin' the Wind, and Double Live, among others. Over his career, he has released 37 records, comprising studio albums, live recordings, compilations, Christmas albums, and box sets, alongside 63 singles. His accolades include two Grammy Awards, 17 American Music Awards, and recognition as the best-selling solo albums artist of the century in the United States by the RIAA. Brooks faced personal conflicts between his career and family life, leading to a hiatus from 2001 to 2005. During this period, he sold millions of albums through an exclusive Walmart deal and released sporadic singles. His career resumed with a partial comeback in 2005, including concert performances and compilation albums, leading to his Las Vegas residency at Wynn beginning in 2009. In 2014, he signed with Sony Music Nashville and embarked on a world tour with Trisha Yearwood, followed by a Stadium Tour and another Las Vegas residency extending into 2024. His latest album, Time Traveler, was released in November 2023. Brooks has sold over 170 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists globally. He has received numerous honors, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2020.