Garth Brooks is known for his unfailing memory. He never forgets a face, a name—or a song. If it weren’t for that, he wouldn’t be celebrating the 34th anniversary of his second chart-topper, and one ...

On this day (July 15) in 1990, Garth Brooks was on a three-week run at the top of the country chart with “The Dance.” It was the fourth single and second No. 1 from his self-titled debut album. More ...

When Garth Brooks released "The Dance" in 1990, few could have predicted the lasting impact the song would have on country music or on Brooks', 64, career. On July 14, 1990, "The Dance" reached No. 1 ...

Behind every great country music tearjerker lies a story, but few carry the emotional weight of a certain 1990 classic. Long before the track became a staple on radio stations and ranked among the ...

Garth Brooks nearly talked himself out of the best decision of his entire life. He heard Tony Arata play "The Dance" at Nashville's Bluebird Café and he absolutely loved it immediately. He promised ...

Garth Brooks sets the standard when it comes to marrying exceptional singing with unforgettable showmanship, so taking on any song from his catalog is undeniably a tall order. But rising country ...

In 1987, Garth Brooks moved to Nashville for the second time in an attempt to make it big on the country music scene. He released his self-titled first album two years later. It saw strong sales, but ...

Garth Brooks is one of America's most successful and well-known country singers with hit songs like "Friends in Low Places" ...