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. He is known for his innovative blend of pop and rock elements within the country genre, leading to widespread popularity in the United States. Brooks has achieved significant success on country music charts, with multi-platinum albums, record-breaking live performances, and crossover appeal in mainstream pop music.

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

1989: First Album Release

In 1989, Garth Brooks released his first album, marking the beginning of his career with 27 records, including 17 studio albums, 77 singles and numerous awards such as Grammy Awards and American Music Awards.

1990: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

In late 1990, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

November 23, 1999: Release of Garth Brooks & the Magic of Christmas

On November 23, 1999, Garth Brooks released his second holiday album, Garth Brooks & the Magic of Christmas, which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums.

December 2005: Sales of The Limited Series

By the first week in December 2005, The Limited Series had sold over 1 million physical copies.

2005: Return to performances and tribute single

In 2005, Garth Brooks took a brief break from retirement to perform in benefit concerts. He also released a new single, "Good Ride Cowboy", via Walmart, as a tribute to Chris LeDoux.

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2006: Release of The Lost Sessions as a single CD

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. They were also nominated for a Grammy.

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November 5, 2007: Brooks Named Best Selling Solo Artist in US History

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

2010: Brooks Inducted 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 Country Music Hall of Fame

On October 21, 2012, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, a year after his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2012: Brooks Passes The Beatles as Top-Selling Act

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: Brooks Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

In 2012, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

May 2014: Brooks Becomes 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: Brooks Awarded Arkansas Traveler Certificate

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

September 2016: Brooks Achieves 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 and Museum

In 2016, Garth Brooks and his studio musicians, The G-Men, were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

2020: Recipient of Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

In 2020, Garth Brooks became the youngest recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

2020: Brooks Receives Gershwin Prize and Billboard Icon Award

In 2020, Garth Brooks was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and was also presented with the Billboard Icon Award by Cher.