Garth Brooks Trivia Challenge

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1. 17. Garth Brooks is married to what country music singer?

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Yearwood, who also performs on the current tour.

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Dive into the Garth Brooks Trivia Challenge and test your knowledge on this iconic country artist. From his real name to his chart-topping sales, explore key aspects of... see morehis career and achievements. Ideal for fans and music enthusiasts alike. see less

2. What did Garth add to "Friends in Low Places" -- arguably his most famous song -- in the early '90s?

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It's a crowd-pleasing third verse. Yet, what the song really needed, of course, was more cowbell.

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3. Having conquered country, Brooks decided to develop a new persona and tackle the rock world in 1999. What was the name of his alter-ego?

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The Chris Gaines period resulted in one studio album (confusingly dubbed "Greatest Hits") and a lot of head scratching. Still, Brooks was so hot at the time that the album reached double-platinum heights.

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4. Where does Brooks rank on the list of top-selling country artists of all time? (Note: All sales-related questions in this quiz refer to U.S. sales.)

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Brooks is No. 1 by a mile. He's sold some 136 million albums in the U.S., which is nearly twice as many as his closest country competitor, George Strait.

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5. "Man Against Machine" is ... (fill in the blank)

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Yeah, we're as surprised as anyone. And it hasn't exactly set the charts ablaze, at least by Brooks' lofty standards, only debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

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6. Brooks took a break from country to compete in what professional sport?

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Batter up! Starting in the late '90s, Brooks had spring training stints with the San Diego Padres, New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.

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7.  Before striking it big in Nashville, Brooks worked as what?

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Brooks worked as a bouncer at a concert venue in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is where he reportedly met his first wife, Sandy Mahl.

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8. Which of these multiplatinum concert albums have outsold Brooks' "Double Live"?

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No other concert recording is even in the same ballpark, sales-wise, as "Double Live."

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9. Let's start with an introduction: What's Garth's real first name?

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Troyal Garth Brooks was named after his father, Troyal Raymond Brooks, Jr.

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10.  Brooks tips his hat to some of his inspirations on "Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences." Which of these acts does Brooks cover on the box set?

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And how we wish more folks would cover Pure Prairie League.

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11. Looking beyond just country, which of these legendary pop singers has outsold Brooks?

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Despite the amazing competition, Brooks stands as the top-selling solo artist of all time in the U.S.

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12. Which future country music legend worked in a merchandise booth at Garth Brooks shows?

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Yep, that might have been the great Martina McBride who sold you that Garth Brooks concert T-shirt circa 1990.

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13. Brooks received a scholarship to Oklahoma State University for what sport?

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The future country star was mighty handy at throwing the javelin.

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14. Which of these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands has outsold Brooks?

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Brooks has passed everyone on the list except the Fab Four.

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15. Brooks' song "We Shall be Free" won what award?

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In 1993, GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) recognized the equal-rights anthem, which imagines a time "when we're free to love anyone we choose." Brooks has long shown support for gay and lesbian rights. Notably, he appeared at the Equality Rocks concert in 2000.

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16. How many spots does Brooks occupy on the list of the Top 10 best-selling albums in country music history?

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Brooks has an amazing half-dozen albums in the Top 10. They are, in descending sales ranking, "Double Live," "No Fences, "Ropin' the Wind," "Garth Brooks," "The Hits" and "Sevens." The four non-Garth offerings are Twain's "Come On Over," "Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits," the Dixie Chicks' "Wide Open Spaces" and Twain's "Up!"

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17. Which one of these is actually the name of a real play?

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"Are You There, Garth? It's Me, Margaret" is an actual play, addressing the country star's highly publicized canceled shows in Dublin, Ireland. The play opened last month at Dublin's famed Gaiety Theatre.

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18. What is the country star's best-selling album?

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But it's a bit of a trick question. The accurately titled "Double Live" is indeed a double disc affair. Thus, each copy sold actually counts as two albums in terms of record sales certification. Any way you slice it, though, 21-times platinum is one amazing accomplishment.

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19. What is country music's top-selling studio album of all time?

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Surprise! Here's the rare category that Brooks doesn't own. With 20 million copies sold, "Come On Over" has Brooks' best ("No Fences") beat by some 3 million.

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20. What is Brooks highest-charting single on Billboard's Hot 100?

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Never heard of it? That's probably because it was credited to Gaines. It reached No. 5 on the pop charts.

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17. Garth Brooks is married to what country music singer?
What did Garth add to "Friends in Low Places" -- arguably...
Having conquered country, Brooks decided to develop a new persona and...
Where does Brooks rank on the list of top-selling country artists of...
"Man Against Machine" is ... (fill in the blank)
Brooks took a break from country to compete in what professional...
 Before striking it big in Nashville, Brooks worked as what?
Which of these multiplatinum concert albums have outsold Brooks'...
Let's start with an introduction: What's Garth's real...
 Brooks tips his hat to some of his inspirations on "Blame...
Looking beyond just country, which of these legendary pop singers has...
Which future country music legend worked in a merchandise booth at...
Brooks received a scholarship to Oklahoma State University for what...
Which of these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands has outsold Brooks?
Brooks' song "We Shall be Free" won what award?
How many spots does Brooks occupy on the list of the Top 10...
Which one of these is actually the name of a real play?
What is the country star's best-selling album?
What is country music's top-selling studio album of all time?
What is Brooks highest-charting single on Billboard's Hot 100?
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