Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks is the best-selling solo artist in US history, with over 170 million records sold worldwide, surpassing #2 by more than 50 million records. His arena-rock production style and theatrical stage presence revolutionized country music in the 1990s, earning him 7 Billboard 200 Number 1 albums, two Diamond certifications, and a cultural impact that rivals any pop star. Brooks' 1991 album Ropin' the Wind became the first country album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, a milestone that reshaped industry expectations and paved the way for modern crossover success.