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 influences into country music. This fusion propelled him to immense popularity in the United States, achieving top positions on country music charts, numerous multi-platinum records, and record-breaking concert attendance. Brooks also successfully crossed over into the mainstream pop music scene, expanding his reach and influence.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1993: GLAAD Media Award

In 1993, Garth Brooks won a GLAAD Media Award for his song, "We Shall Be Free".

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November 5, 2007: Named Best Selling Solo Artist

On November 5, 2007, Garth Brooks was named the best-selling solo artist in US history, surpassing Presley after audited sales of 123 million were announced.

2010: Inducted into Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame

In 2010, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame.

2012: Passed Beatles in Album Sales

In 2012, Garth Brooks officially passed the Beatles as the top-selling act of the past 20 years, moving 68.5 million units worldwide, almost 5 million more than the Beatles.

2012: Inducted 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, Metallica, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

2014: Awarded Arkansas Traveler Certificate

In 2014, Garth Brooks was awarded the Arkansas Traveler certificate.

September 2016: Achieved 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, surpassing The Beatles.