Biography
Who is Garth Brooks?
Early life and family
Troyal Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 7, 1962. He was the youngest child of Colleen McElroy Carroll, a singer, and Troyal Raymond Brooks Jr., who worked as a draftsman. His parents were previously married, giving him four older half-siblings. The family grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma, where his parents organized weekly talent nights for the children.
Musical education and beginnings
While attending college, Garth Brooks started playing at a local bar and formed his own band called Santa Fe. He worked nights as a bouncer at a bar to support himself. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1984 with a degree in advertising. By 1985, he began his professional career, performing in various Oklahoma clubs and bars, including Wild Willie's Saloon in Stillwater.
Rise to stardom
His debut album arrived in 1989 and achieved significant chart success. It included the hit song The Dance, which became a personal favorite for the artist. His second album, No Fences, released in 1990, spent 23 weeks at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. This record featured his famous blue-collar anthem, Friends in Low Places. These early successes helped him cross over into the mainstream pop arena.
Records and career milestones
Garth Brooks holds the unique distinction of being the only music artist to release nine albums certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. These include records like The Hits, Sevens, and Double Live. In total, he has sold more than 170 million records. Billboard once ranked him as the greatest male solo artist on the Billboard 200 chart. He also received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2020.
Birthday and age
Garth Brooks was born on February 7, 1962, which makes Garth 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Garth shares the date with 63 other famous people.
Explore more
