Stereogum — Stagecoach got Garth Brooks. The post Stagecoach, The Country Festival At The Coachella Site, Has Journey, Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, & Also Country Music For 2027 appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Magnet Magazine — Not long before Garth Brooks began country’s rock/pop rush into the mainstream it currently resides, there was a flurry of earthen, bookish, lit-witty, not-at-all-hillbilly songwriters that hit all at once during the mid-1980s. Rustically and snapp... more info

Allmusic Blog — Garth Brooks' Double Live wasn't just a record-breaking live album—it became the only way fans could experience his concerts for years. Discover the two hidden verses that turned the album into a legendary piece of country music history. more info

Allmusic Blog — Garth Brooks is heading back to arenas for his newly announced 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Tour, where every show will double as a recording session for his upcoming live album, Killer Live. The retro-inspired production revives the iconic drum pod... more info

Antimusic Rock — KISS showed their country side with 'Hard Luck Woman', which was famously covered by Garth Brooks, but now the band has unearthed a country style demo more info

Antimusic Rock — Luke Combs has accomplished what many believed to be impossible, he has topped Garth Brooks and is now the highest RIAA certified country artist more info

Stereogum — On Wednesday, the Recording Institute Association Of America gave diamond certifications to two of Drake’s biggest hits, 2009’s “Best I Ever Had” and 2013’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” That brings the total number of Drake’s dia... more info

New York Post — R.I.P. Larry Bastian. more info

Stereogum — Nashville country institution the Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and the festivities included a star-studded live concert special last night on NBC and Peacock. Opry 100: A Live Celebration included big stars like G... more info

Stereogum — In the nearly three years since we learned a sequel to the classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap was in the works, we’ve heard about many of the rock stars who’ll appear in the film, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and no... more info