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 has propelled him to widespread popularity, achieving significant success on country music charts, earning multi-platinum certifications, and setting records for live performances. Brooks has also achieved crossover success in the mainstream pop music scene, expanding his audience and influence.

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

1990: Induction into Grand Ole Opry

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

July 1993: "That Summer" Reached No. 1

In July 1993, "That Summer" became the most successful single from the album The Chase, reaching No. 1.

November 5, 2007: Named 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.

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 Country Music Hall of Fame

On October 21, 2012, Garth Brooks was inducted into the Country Music 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, almost 5 million more than the Beatles.

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, Metallica, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

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, surpassing the previous record tied with The Beatles.

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: Gershwin Prize and Billboard Icon Award

In 2020, Garth Brooks was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, becoming the youngest recipient at the time, and received the Billboard Icon Award presented by Cher.