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Garth Brooks: Biography

Garth Brooks

Birth Name: Troyal Garth Brooks
Birth Place: Tulsa, OK
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/07/1962, Aquarius
Profession: Country-music singer

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Garth Brooks Fast Facts:

Attended Oklahoma State University on a track scholarship and competed in the javelin.
Went to Nashville in 1985 in search of a record deal, but gave up and returned home after just 23 hours.
Released his first single, "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," in 1989.
Mentioned former pro bronco rider and singer Chris LeDoux in his first single, and years later attempted (unsuccessfully) to donate part of his liver to an ailing LeDoux.
His third album, 1991's Ropin' the Wind, was the first country record to debut at No. 1 on both Billboard's Country Albums chart and the Top 200 Albums chart.
Has said one of his favorite songs is "The Dance," which, according to songwriter Tony Arata, was inspired by a scene in the movie Peggy Sue Got Married.
Gave interviews and recorded an album in the late '90s using the persona of fictional character Chris Gaines. The publicity was intended to create hype for the movie The Lamb, which centered on the Gaines character. (The film was not completed before Brooks' retirement.)
Retired in 2001 to spend more time with his family.

Garth Brooks Relationships:
Sandy Mahl Brooks - Ex-wife
Troyal Brooks - Father
Colleen Carroll Brooks - Mother
Trisha Yearwood - Wife
Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks - Daughter
August Anna Brooks - Daughter
Allie Colleen Brooks - Daughter
Mike Brooks - Stepbrother
Jim Smittle - Stepbrother
Jerry Smittle - Stepbrother
Betsy Smittle - Stepsister
Kelly Brooks - Brother
Garth Brooks Awards:
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
2001 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1997 Grammy: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
1991 Grammy: Best Country Vocal Performance, Male - Winner
1998 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1997 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1996 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1995 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1994 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1993 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Country Music Performer - Winner
1993 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Country Music Performer - Winner
1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
2002 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
2001 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
1999 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner
2008 CMT Music Awards: Collaborative Video of the Year - Nominee
2002 CMT Music Awards: Flameworthy Video Collaboration of the Year - Nominee
College:
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK (BA in Advertising, 1984)

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