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Garth Brooks Coming Out of Retirement

Garth Brooks is back! The best-selling artist in the history of country music made the announcement at a press conference this morning at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.

"It's a proud day for me and my family to announce [the news]," Garth was quoted as saying. "We're going to take the retirement roof off over our head."

Garth, who is married to fellow country star Trisha Yearwood, says the decision will not change much of his lifestyle for the next five years - until his youngest daughter, 13-year-old Allie Colleen, turns 18. He went on to say this move would allow him "to just go do whatever I want, and not have to worry about who I'm disappointing or what rules I'm sticking to."

After the Nashville press conference, Garth headed to Las Vegas to make an announcement about a series of shows he'll be doing there. A live webcast of the press conference will be shown at wynnlasvegas.com and encorelasvegas.com.

Garth added that he has no immediate plans for recording or touring -- saying only that he would leave those possibilities open.

"What people are going to expect from us is 110 miles an hour tomorrow, and the truth is, if we ever do tour again, if we ever do make new music again, it's still going to be another five years," he says.

The Boot will have further details as they become available.

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Rose

Garth,

Do us a favor will ya? Either perform or stay retired - the revolving door is getting very VERY old and face it - you are only doing this revolving door so you can rape your fans by charging highway robbery for the tickets and guaranteeing each show will be sold out.

So either shi* or get off the pot - I am tired of seeing all the times you come out of retirement just to go back into it again!!

October 18 2009 at 3:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Grace

Have to give my opionm, I can't stand Garth Brooks, he has got to be the worst I ever heard. who did he have to pay, to tell every one he's a singer??was it worth it and where did your guts come from to even think you can sing, go sing toyour pigs, and hogs , MAYBE THEY WILL LIKE IT..

October 18 2009 at 3:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cathy

I'm glad he's going to perform again. Will be much happier when he records some new stuff. When ya got it, ya got it, and sorry folks GARTH has it! Cant help but do what ya love!

October 18 2009 at 3:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
firestarter314

I wouldn't walk accross the street for one of his shows if it were free. He impresses me as a selfish egotisticle bore....has to be in the spot light..... go back to retirement you bald headed little man!

October 16 2009 at 2:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rick

Fantastic news! You onery pole cats out there that hate him. can bite poooooooooooooooo. He will be a big concert draw for sure. No one has ever topped him in sales ect. except for walmart hahahaha :P

October 16 2009 at 2:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LEAF

Where have the really hot country singer gone. The industry died. I hope there is a real revival and bring country music back strong. Like when John, Willie, Waylon, Hank and the boys were around. They stayed the course because they were lifetime artists, and were loyal to there fans for life. Thats when country rocked. They were committed to their craft and their fans. I miss all the male and female artists.

October 16 2009 at 2:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
A Bueno

I don't like Garth Brooks!

--Nomi Malone, SHOWGIRLS

October 16 2009 at 1:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nin

Sorry is to be "in" our area. And "I'll buy the tickets" sorry for the mispellings.

October 16 2009 at 1:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nin

The Garth Brooks that my honey and I went to almost 23 years ago in Tacoma, WA, was the finest thing we have ever seen, and my honey isn't into country music. He stood up and got excited at everything that Garth did - truly - and my honey is a big rock n' roll guy. When I told him that Garth was coming back - he said, sweet love, let me know where the closest concert is to be our area; I'll buy th tickers!! His show blasted me and I'd like to be there again.!!!! From a truly Rock n Roller - I gave him a BIG smile!! He said get the tickets and we'll "roll" with Garth.

October 16 2009 at 1:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
myBabies

Garth you do NOT have to tour. Just do what you did in your farewell performances and get them televised. Then we ALL can enjoy you and you can be right at home with your daughters!

October 16 2009 at 1:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply