Famous Son

Garth Brooks achieved extraordinary success and fame in the music industry.  His popularity extended far beyond his country music base.  He is second only to the Beatles in music sales worldwide.  In spite of his fame, Garth always strove to “stay real” and keep close to his family.  He walked away from music for more than a decade, at the height of fame, for the express purpose of raising his three girls.

Garth grew up with a brother and four half-siblings.  He was particularly close to his mother and she played a big role in keeping him grounded.  He fondly tells the story of when someone, while talking to his mother stated, “You must be very proud of your son” to which she immediately responded: “Which one?”

—Mitchell Hegman