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Garth Brooks says he's coming out of retirement

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS    Comments Comment on this article68
Published: October 15, 2009



NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country superstar Garth Brooks announced Thursday that he's coming out of retirement.


Garth Brooks performs during "We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Brooks, 47, said at a news conference in Nashville that he will end his retirement.

The move has been rumored in the music industry for weeks.

"We're going to take the retirement roof off over our head, and I already feel taller," Brooks said Thursday.

Brooks said he has no immediate plans and will see how things go in the coming years.

"As for touring, if I can't eat it, sleep it, breathe it, then it ain't me," Brooks said.

Brooks retired in 2000 to spend more time with his three children. He's occasionally popped up in special appearances at awards shows and charity events, but has mostly stayed out of the limelight.

In an interview with The Associated Press last year, Brooks said he would like to return to the road once he raises his children.

The Recording Industry Association of America honored Brooks in 2007 with a career award after he passed Elvis Presley to become the top-selling solo artist in U.S. history. At the time, he had sold more than 123 million albums.

Brooks' last studio album, "Scarecrow," was released in 2001. His three-disc compilation "The Ultimate Hits" finished 10th on Billboard's 2008 list of albums and showed Brooks still has the muscle he displayed in the 1990s.

Brooks divorced his wife, Sandy Mahl, in 2001 and married fellow country star Trisha Yearwood in 2005. The couple lives in Oklahoma.

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.

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John-Perry Shame on you..............
Don, Calion - Oct 16, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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Who is Garth Brooks?
Don, Calion - Oct 16, 2009 at 1:12 pm
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He retired?
matt, oklahoma city - Oct 16, 2009 at 1:03 pm
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Three words "Celebrity Fit Club"
Josue, SW 29th - Oct 16, 2009 at 9:54 am
Headliner: "Garth Sings the Osmonds Goldie-Oldies"

Wait, Wait, I've got it! Garth sings (yodels) the National Anthem at the opening game of the World Series, with wife Trisha doing the sign-language version along side! Yes, Yes, that's how I would market him.
Boomer, Washington - Oct 16, 2009 at 9:31 am
If Garth would take off the hat, trim the stache, he could look like Rush Limbaugh!
Boomer, Washington - Oct 16, 2009 at 9:26 am
He's not touring. He's gonna be a Vegas lounge singer at Wynn Las Vegas.
Kirk , Arlington - Oct 16, 2009 at 8:29 am
Coming out.........I knew it.
John, Perry - Oct 16, 2009 at 6:57 am
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Saw him in 1998 in Salt Lake City, had third row seats by the stage...I've seen a lot of concerts (over 50), and this one was by far the most entertaining and engaging...plus the tickets were $25, you can't beat that.
Cletus, Mayberry - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Patrick, do you not understand the concept of "man crush"? It just means he's your "hero"
Rhonda, Euless - Oct 15, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Nah. I think I'll slip on down to the Oasis.
stinkerpants, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Looks like OK, Lahoma (Wow, that's creative! Did you think that one up all by yourself?) has nothing better to add to the conversation other than to play out his own dirty little homo-erotic fantasies right here in front of everybody. Way to contribute OK. Now, for anybody with a mentaility over 14 years old that wishes to discuss the subject of this article...
Patrick, Edmond - Oct 15, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I am glad he will be touring again..I have alway wanted to see him in concert
lisa, oklahoma city - Oct 15, 2009 at 2:33 pm
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Not a fan of Garth Brooks myself but his passing Elvis in record sales has to speak for itself.
Don, Calion - Oct 15, 2009 at 2:28 pm
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Looks, folks. He's not big on social graces....
stinkerpants, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 2:08 pm
kinda looks like Patrick,Edmond might have a little man crush goin on!!
OK, Lahoma - Oct 15, 2009 at 2:04 pm
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the rush limbaugh of country music, who gives a rats as other than okies.
nocona, santa fe - Oct 15, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Wish I had musical ability, but I've got enough to know trite hooks and meoldies when I hear one.
David, Norman - Oct 15, 2009 at 1:08 pm
To all of you complaining that Garth didn't make "real" country music....so what? He made music that sold and made him hundreds of millions of dollars. It's nothing any one of you on here wouldn't do if you had any talent whatsoever.
Patrick, Edmond - Oct 15, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Yawn, more fake country music.
David, Norman - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:48 pm
This also just in.....scientists have discovered the mating habits of the fruit fly.
Philip, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I camped out one time for 5 days to get Garth Brooks tickets
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Patrick, Same goes for the Cowboy Hall of Fame. I went to see who the cowboys were but was disappointed.
Mostly actors.
Floyd, Oklahoma - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:27 pm
His kids are not grown yet. That makes his earlier retirement annoucement bogus. He must need to money. I bet he lost a lot in the divorce from his first wife.
Benjamin, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:26 pm
It cracks me up when singers "retire" and then come out of "retirement". All it really is is they stopped making music and now they're making it again...lol
Stephanie, Midwest City - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Before he hits the road he needs to make a... B double E double R U N.
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:15 pm
welcome Back Garth, we missed you!
Don, Norman - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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It's simple. He's much too young to feel this damn old.
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Good, I miss Garth....and I don't even like country music, but I love him and his personality.Say what you want, he's doing it and we all are not..
Tracy, OKLAHOMA CITY - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:05 pm
"Garth's the leader of the punk assed FAKE cowboys! What a counterfeit!" OK...name me five C&W singers EVER that were "real" cowboys. And I don't mean the gentleman ranchers that just own huge spreads of land and a few horses and cattle that they have the hired hands take care of. I mean somebody that was a "real" cowboy before he ever bacame a singer and continued to do it themselves afterwards.


Patrick, Edmond - Oct 15, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Now, now. He's got friend...where the whisky drowns and the beer chases your blues away. Come on, everybody!
stinkerpants, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:59 am
Barry-Why would you make such a gross generalization on all celeb/athletes? Do you REALLY think they are all drugged/drunk? Do you REALLY think the only reason they come back is for the money? Many of them come back because they just love what they do and want to keep doing it as long as possible. Sure, there are plenty of them that are addicts of one kind or another and blow their big piles of money and there more than a few that just can't give up the fame and adulation. But do you think Brett Favre hasn't made enough money playing football and doing Wrangler commercials? You really think Tony Bennett is still singing in his 80's because he needs the money? You have such a crass view of the world sometimes it's amazing. Sheesh.
Patrick, Edmond - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:58 am
He needs to put his songs on iTunes already!
Jeff, Edmond - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:56 am
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Garth is obviously pining for the spotlight. His irrelevance finally caught up to him.
Jerry, oklahoma city - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:52 am
Watch for a news conference from Vegas this afternoon. Garth = Wynn
Derrick, Stillwater - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:49 am
Must be hurting for money. I won't pay to watch him.
jesse, oklahoma city - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:42 am
Garth's the leader of the punk assed FAKE cowboys! What a counterfeit!
Eurak, Tatums - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:37 am
For his ex-wife, he just toasted her and said, "Said, honey, we may be through, but you'll never hear me complain."

Why?
stinkerpants, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:29 am
If he can bring millions of $ into the Oklahoma economy, GO FOR IT!!!
Floyd, Oklahoma - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:23 am
See, yall just listen to Garth...Yall aint hearin him!
Big - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:20 am
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Simma Down Naah !! Can't wait to see Chris Gaines back on tour. When do tickets go on sale?...Oh wait...he has no immediate plans = retired. Neva mind...But what a truly great and relevant article.
Mark, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:19 am
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Great role model. Cheated on his wife with Tricia Yearwood and denied they were involved. Then, *BLAMMO* he and Tricia were living together. Yep, Okies should defend Garth for his family values since he wanted to spend time with his kids.
Bob, Bugtussle - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:19 am
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You Go Garth!!
willis, oklahoma city - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:18 am
A lot better then hearing about a snoop dogg coming out of retirement
kelly, mustang - Oct 15, 2009 at 11:17 am
Nice to see that someone put their kids first. And I still have friends in low places.
j - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:54 am
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He doesn't mean to cause a big scene.
stinkerpants, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:30 am
"I'll let you get back to your conversation in a minute. I just wanted to say that Jay-Z had the best coming out of retirement ever" - Kanye West on this issue.
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:25 am
he ain't goin down 'til the sun comes up
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:20 am
Who???
John, Norman - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:18 am
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He always said he planned to make music again but just wanted to raise his kids correctly. He shouldn't be slammed for that. He still was kind of around every few years to remind everyone he's still here. I don't think he'll have a difficult time coming back. There really hasn't been anyone on his level since he left.
Jess, Warr Acres - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:07 am
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you don't understand garth brooks.
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:07 am
The bitterness and jealousy are hilarious...yet sad. Why even make a comment if it's stupid? Garth said years ago he would not tour again until his kids were in high school. Sounds like he was true to his word. And no, myers...your Mo Beta shirts will not be cool again.
Chris, Jones - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:06 am
Myers, no, not at all. burn them. But keep the Beretta.
Mr. King, OKC - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:02 am
Blame it all on his roots, and now he shows up in boots....
stinkerpants, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 10:02 am
Celebrity/pro athlete retirement = I'm tired/drugged out/too drunk to participate in scheduled activities. I have a ton of jack so I do not need to do anything that even remotely resembles work.

Celeb/athlete "unretirement" = Guess I did not have as much money as I thought I did.
Barry, Fort Collins - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:58 am
He's country and he's rock and roll. He's like aerosmith with a big ass belt buckle, he's led zeppelin with a can of skoal, he's donnie and he's marie!!!! Take him campin' with ya.
David, Moore - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:56 am
Gary, you're an idiot. He's been retired for 9 years. That doesn't sound like waffling to me.

So glad you're back Garth. So much better to have Garth as the face of country music in Oklahoma instead of that no-talent in Norman.
James, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:56 am
Another tired cliche.
Gary, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:52 am
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Yawn.
Bob, Bugtussle - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:48 am
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Good Grief!
I guess a divorce costs more then he made the 1st time around,and retirement.
Reminds me of Farve, go already or stay. but stick to it.
Gary, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:48 am
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Does this mean my Mo Betta shirts will be cool again?
myers, Peir - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:34 am
Didn't know he had retired.
Ray, St. Robert - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:34 am
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go away Barf . . .
Desiderius, Uptown - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:28 am
It's always hard for performers to become relevant again when they disappear for a while. Perhaps Garth will be different. GO POKES!
Chris, Jones - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:26 am
Nice timing - he'll be the parade marshall Saturday at America's Greatest Homecoming in Stillwater!
Craig, Oklahoma City - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:23 am
SWEET!
Tim, Yukon - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:19 am
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Welcome back Garth!
Chris, Warr Acres - Oct 15, 2009 at 9:14 am

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