Garth Brooks, Net Worth, Height, Age, Husband & Full Details

Garth Brooks has built one of country music’s most recognizable careers, combining traditional country storytelling with arena-sized performances. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1962, he became a major star after signing with Capitol Records and releasing his debut album in 1989. Albums such as No Fences and Ropin’ the Wind helped establish his place in music history. Today, Brooks remains an active performer, with his career spanning decades, major awards, record sales and large-scale tours.

Garth Brooks, Quick Bio

Category	Garth Brooks
Full Name	Troyal Garth Brooks
Date of Birth	February 7, 1962
Height	6 feet (1.83 m)
Age	64 years old in 2026
Net Worth	Estimated $400 million, combined with wife Trisha Yearwood; Celebrity Net Worth estimates the majority at $300–$350 million attributable to Brooks. This is a third-party estimate.
Birthplace	Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Nationality	American
Profession	Country singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer
Famous For	Country music, major stadium tours, record-breaking album sales and hits such as “Friends in Low Places” and “The Dance”
Nickname	Garth; he also performed as the fictional rock character Chris Gaines
Parents	Troyal Raymond Brooks Jr. and Colleen McElroy Carroll
Siblings	Youngest of six children; his sister Betsy was also a musical influence and later performed with his band.
Education	Oklahoma State University
College Background	Attended on a track scholarship and graduated in 1984
Marital Status	Married
Husband	Not applicable — Garth Brooks is male
Wife	Trisha Yearwood, married since December 10, 2005
Previous Wife	Sandy Mahl, married from 1986 until their divorce in 2001
Children	Three daughters — Taylor, August and Allie
Family	Wife Trisha Yearwood and three daughters from his first marriage
Hair Color	Brown in commonly published descriptions
Eye Color	Not consistently documented by authoritative sources
Weight	No consistently verified current figure
Hobbies / Interests	Sports, music and athletics; he competed in track and field during his college years
Instagram	Maintains an official social-media presence; his official website provides current career and social information
Music Genre	Country, country-rock and crossover country
Record Label	Capitol Records was his original major label
Debut Album	Garth Brooks (1989)
Breakthrough Album	No Fences (1990)
Major Albums	No Fences, Ropin’ the Wind, The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses, Sevens, Double Live
Best-Known Songs	“Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance,” “The Thunder Rolls,” “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “Unanswered Prayers”
Chris Gaines	Fictional rock-star character created by Brooks for the The Life of Chris Gaines project
Country Music Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2012
Songwriters Hall of Fame	Member
Grand Ole Opry	Member
CMA Entertainer of the Year	Seven-time recipient
RIAA Achievement	Official biography says he became the first and only artist to surpass 200 million album sales
Diamond Albums	Ten albums have received RIAA Diamond certification, according to his official biography
Billboard No. 1 Singles	20 according to his official biography
Major Honors	Kennedy Center Honor and Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Philanthropy	Teammates for Kids Foundation and other charitable activities
Major Tour	Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood
Stadium Tour	Three-and-a-half-year tour completed in 2022, averaging more than 95,000 people per city according to his official biography
Las Vegas Residency	Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, a 72-show residency completed in March 2025
2026 Activity	Scheduled performances in Milwaukee and London, with new music and touring plans discussed for 2026.
Career Status	Active singer, songwriter and live performer

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A Timeline Garth Brooks Public Career

Year	Major Milestone
1962	Born February 7, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma, as the youngest of six children.
1984	Graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he attended on a track scholarship.
1985	Made his first trip to Nashville to pursue a music career, but initially returned to Oklahoma.
1987	Moved back to Nashville and continued working toward a recording career.
1988	Signed with Capitol Records, beginning his professional recording career.
1989	Released his self-titled debut album, Garth Brooks.
1990	Released No Fences, featuring major hits including “Friends in Low Places” and “The Thunder Rolls.”
1991	Released Ropin’ the Wind, the first country album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
1992–1997	Continued releasing major albums including The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses, and Sevens and became one of country music’s biggest touring performers.
1997	Performed a famous concert in New York’s Central Park, with an estimated audience of about 250,000.
1998	Released Double Live and introduced the fictional rock persona Chris Gaines through a separate music project.
2000–2001	Divorced Sandy Mahl and announced a retirement from recording and touring to spend more time raising his daughters. Released Scarecrow in 2001.
2005	Married fellow country singer Trisha Yearwood on December 10.
2009–2013	Performed a successful Las Vegas residency at Wynn Las Vegas.
2011	Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2012	Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
2014	Returned to recording and touring, including the release of Man Against Machine.
2016	Released Gunslinger and Christmas Together with Trisha Yearwood; continued the Garth Brooks World Tour with Yearwood.
2019	Began the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour and received his record-setting seventh CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
2020	Released Fun and received the Billboard Music Icon Award.
2022	Completed his three-and-a-half-year stadium tour, which drew an average of more than 95,000 people per city according to his official biography.
2023–2025	Performed his Garth Brooks/Plus ONE residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The 72-show residency concluded in March 2025.
2026	Continued his music career with new performances, including Summerfest in Milwaukee and a headline performance at Hyde Park in London.

Garth Brooks Family

Family Member	Details
Father	Troyal Raymond Brooks Jr. — worked for an oil company and taught Garth his first guitar chords.
Mother	Colleen McElroy Carroll — country singer who appeared on Ozark Jubilee and recorded for Capitol Records.
Siblings	Garth was the youngest of six children, including Kelly Brooks and half-siblings Jim, Jerry, Mike and Betsy.
First Wife	Sandy Mahl — married in 1986; their divorce was finalized in 2001.
Second Wife	Trisha Yearwood — married Garth Brooks on December 10, 2005.
Daughter	Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks
Daughter	August Anna Brooks
Daughter	Allie Colleen Brooks — has pursued a career in country music.

Garth Brooks Social Media Accounts

Platform	Official Account / Details
Instagram	@garthbrooks — official Instagram account.
Facebook	Garth Brooks — official Facebook presence.
X (Twitter)	@garthbrooks — official account.
Official Website	Garth Brooks Official Website

Garth Brooks Guitars & Music Memorabilia

Item	Details	Estimated / Reported Price
Takamine guitar, Serial #90031116	Used during Brooks’ first NBC TV special in 1991 and smashed on stage before being reassembled; later donated to the Smithsonian	Museum collection
Autographed acoustic guitar	Authenticated Garth Brooks signed guitar currently offered by collectors	$2,000 reported listing
Signed Epiphone acoustic guitar	JSA-authenticated signed guitar	$5,099.98 reported listing
Autographed acoustic guitar with “Friends in Low Places” inscription	JSA-authenticated collector piece	$7,500 reported listing
Signed electric guitar	PSA/DNA-authenticated collector listing	$2,499.99 reported listing

Garth Brooks Music Memorabilia & Personal Collectibles

Collectible	Details	Estimated / Reported Price
First gold record	Gold record for the 1989 album Garth Brooks, donated to the Smithsonian	Museum collection
Original 1989 cassette	Received with his first gold record and donated to the Smithsonian	Museum collection
Handwritten lyric sheets	Original handwritten/revised lyrics for “Beaches of Cheyenne”	Museum collection
Stage wardrobe	Mo’ Betta shirt, Wrangler jeans, boots, belt and Stetson hat	Museum collection
Career memorabilia	Various objects from Brooks’ musical career donated to the National Museum of American History	Museum collection

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