Huge party honors ‘retiring’ Garth Brooks’ sale of 100 million albums
Friday, October 27, 2000 4:15:00 PM
A decade of hits and an unprecedented 100 million albums sold are enough, country music superstar Garth Brooks said yesterday, just before 1,150 friends and colleagues gathered at a black-tie party to celebrate his success.

Well, nearly enough.

After 10 years on Capitol Records, the 38-year-old is now the top-certified solo artist, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Brooks Announces Retirement Plans
Friday, October 27, 2000 3:40:00 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Citing family and career concerns, country music star Garth Brooks said Thursday he plans to retire after releasing and promoting one more album.

``I'm here to announce my retirement,'' Brooks said at a news conference before a gala to celebrate 100 million album sales.

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Garth Brooks Holds Press Conference Announcing Future Plans
Friday, October 27, 2000 3:38:00 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --Oct. 26, 2000-- Garth Brooks held a press conference on Thursday to announce his future career plans. What follows is a question and answer discussion of the main points he made during the conference.

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Garth Brooks Press Conference To Be Carried Live On Planet Garth
Wednesday, October 25, 2000 1:03:00 AM
Garth Brooks will be holding a press conference on Thursday, October 26, 2000, at 10am CST from the Gaylord Entertainment Center in downtown Nashville. Garth is expected to discuss his career plans for the future, as well as the celebration that evening commemorating his 100th million album.

PlanetGarth.com will be broadcasting the audio live from the press conference over the Internet. Be sure to join us on Thursday and listen in.

Update: This broadcast is now available, click on the graphic below

Note: In order to listen to the broadcast, you will need the latest version of the RealPlayer. This program is available at www.real.com

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Garth Talks Retirement at Opry Event
Wednesday, October 18, 2000 10:42:00 AM
Brooks used the momentous weekend as an opportunity to answer questions about his uncertain career. At an Oct. 14 press conference, the multi-platinum country star promised that he will announce in the coming weeks if he's ready to come out of his "retirement" and release a new record. Brooks said he's more likely to release new music now that the proposed Warner-EMI merger has been cancelled.

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Garth Brooks Press Conference From The Opry
Monday, October 16, 2000 1:12:00 PM
Garth appeared at the Grand Ole Opry's 75th anniversary festivities. His press conference is now archived on the Web courtesy of LiveOnTheNet.com.

Here is the promo from LiveOnTheNet.com
The first year of the new millennium has been a transitional period for superstar Garth Brooks as he turns his attention from the music industry to his family. The LiveOnTheNet cameras were there Saturday, October 14, at the Grand Ole Opry 75th Anniversary Celebration as Garth made a rare appearance before the press to discuss his music, his family, and his future. Don't miss a minute of this important event!

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Grand Ole Opry Turns 75
Sunday, October 15, 2000 10:32:00 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Grand Ole Opry turned 75 on Saturday with country music's royalty - Garth Brooks, Loretta Lynn and Travis Tritt among them - leading the party.

Brooks, one of country's biggest stars and the closing act for two nights of shows, sang his hits ``Two of a Kind (Working on a Full House),'' ``Friends in Low Places'' and ``The Dance.''

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