Garth Brooks, born Troyal Garth Brooks on February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
was a budding sports star who received a scholarship to Oklahoma State
University, graduating in 1984 with a degree in advertising. He didn't use it,
however, preferring to sing and play guitar in Oklahoma clubs and bars,
ultimately moving to Nashville to launch his music career. Showcasing a straight
traditional country style, his self-titled 1989 debut album was immediately
successful, featuring the hit singles “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)”
and “If Tomorrow Never Comes”. The 1990 follow-up...