American Songwriter

On This Day in 1998, Garth Brooks Said Yes to Bob Dylan—and Gave Country One of Its Most Tender No. 1 Hits

Garth Brooks wasn’t looking to cut a Bob Dylan song—but when actor Forrest Whitaker called and asked him to record one for the Hope Floats soundtrack, he ultimately said yes. The result? “To Make You ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2007, Garth Brooks Released a Single That Would Make Chart History and Become His First No. 1 in Nearly a Decade

Brooks dominated the country airwaves and charts throughout the 1990s. However, by the time he recorded “More Than a Memory,” his chart success was starting to fade. His last No. 1 came in 1998 with ...