Garth Brooks's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Garth Brooks.
Troyal Garth Brooks is a highly successful American country singer and songwriter known for blending pop and rock elements into country music. This fusion contributed significantly to his widespread popularity in the United States, leading to numerous chart-topping singles and albums, multi-platinum certifications, and record-breaking concert attendance. He also achieved crossover success in the mainstream pop music scene.
1989: First Album Release
In 1989, Garth Brooks released his first album. Since then, he has released 27 records, including 17 studio albums, which would earn him numerous awards and recognition.
1990: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry
In late 1990, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, marking a significant achievement in his country music career.
1993: GLAAD Media Award
In 1993, Garth Brooks won a GLAAD Media Award for the song "We Shall Be Free".
December 2005: Sales Milestone for "The Limited Series"
By the first week of December 2005, "The Limited Series" box set had sold over 1 million physical copies, demonstrating its commercial success.
2006: Re-release of "The Lost Sessions" and Grammy Nomination
In early 2006, Walmart reissued "The Lost Sessions" as a single CD with additional songs, including a duet with Trisha Yearwood, "Love Will Always Win", which reached the top 25 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The couple received a Grammy nomination for "Best Country Collaboration With Vocals".
August 27, 2007: Release of "More Than a Memory"
On August 27, 2007, Garth Brooks released "More Than a Memory", the first single from "The Ultimate Hits". The single debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the highest-debuting single in the chart's history.
November 5, 2007: Best-Selling Solo Artist in US History
On November 5, 2007, Garth Brooks was named the best-selling solo artist in US history, surpassing Elvis Presley after audited sales of 123 million were announced.
November 2007: Garth Brooks: Live in Kansas City Concerts
In November 2007, Garth Brooks performed nine sold-out concerts in Kansas City at the Sprint Center. Due to high demand, the performance expanded from one show to nine, selling approximately 140,000 tickets in under two hours. The final concert was simulcast to more than 300 movie theaters across the U.S.
2010: Induction into Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame
In 2010, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame.
October 21, 2012: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame
On October 21, 2012, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy in country music.
2012: Top-Selling Act of the Past 20 Years
In 2012, Garth Brooks officially passed the Beatles as the top-selling act of the past 20 years, moving 68.5 million units worldwide.
2012: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame
In 2012, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
May 2014: Best-Selling Album Artist in the U.S.
In May 2014, Garth Brooks' total album sales reached 69,544,000 copies, making him the best-selling album artist in the U.S., ahead of the Beatles.
2014: Arkansas Traveler Certificate
In 2014, Garth Brooks was awarded the Arkansas Traveler certificate.
September 2016: Seven Career Diamond Award Albums
In September 2016, Garth Brooks became the first and only artist in music history to achieve seven career Diamond Award albums, according to the RIAA.
2016: Induction into Musicians Hall of Fame
In 2016, Garth Brooks and his studio musicians, The G-Men, were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
2020: Recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
In 2020, Garth Brooks became the youngest recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, marking a significant honor in his career.
2020: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize and Billboard Icon Award
In 2020, Garth Brooks was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and received the Billboard Icon Award.
June 16, 2021: Pollstar Award for Country Touring Artist of the Decade
On June 16, 2021, Garth Brooks won the Pollstar award as the "country touring artist of the decade" (2010s).
August 14, 2021: Largest Ticketed Concert
On August 14, 2021, Garth Brooks performed his largest-ever ticketed concert at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, selling 90,000 tickets.
2021: Kennedy Center Honors Recipient
In 2021, Garth Brooks was named a recipient for the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
