"New Grass recorded the song for bluegrass festivals," Brooks said. "We recorded the song to be played in stadiums and arenas, with one lone purpose. ... Get people fired up!" Nowadays, Brooks' vision ...

Garth Brooks is reflecting on Ireland—and why he once said, 'If I never played music again… would it have been enough for me?

Brooks’ Ropin’ the Wind debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart and the Billboard 200 simultaneously. The only artist ...