American Songwriter

On This Day in 2013, We Said Goodbye to the the Half-Sister and Bandmate of a Country Icon Who Helped Inspire a Controversial 90s Hit Ahead of Its Time

On this day in 2013, Betsy Smittle died at age 60. She was the half sister and former bassist of country superstar Garth Brooks.

Chart Rewind: In 1995, Garth Brooks Waltzed ‘Every Woman’ to No. 1

Cowritten with Victoria Shaw (“The River,” Fath Hill’s “I Love The Way You Love Me”) and produced by Allen Reynolds (Crystal ...
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Garth Brooks launches his own country music radio station

Garth Brooks continues his expansion into the country music universe. Last week, the superstar singer-songwriter launched a new, all-country, live-streaming radio station. The BIG 615 is named after ...
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‘No Fences’: Garth Brooks’ Defining Album Still Resonates 35 Years Later

Garth Brooks remains one of country music’s top-selling superstars, and one of his landmark albums is celebrating a major milestone. No Fences rocketed to the number one spot by October 1990. Per ...
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Garth Brooks reveals why Nashville honky tonk is 'not the Garth Bar' while celebrating 'Friends in Low Places' anniversary

“Friends in Low Places,” Garth Brooks' signature anthem and one of the most recognizable country songs, is celebrating its 35th anniversary — and the hitmaker just revealed why it's the inspiration ...