FINALLY! Sevens due out at the end of November
Saturday, November 01, 1997. Associated Press

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Besides delivering his high-energy style of music, Garth Brooks had some good news for fans Friday night during a concert.

Brooks announced he has reached an agreement with his record company for the release of his long-awaited CD ``Sevens.''

``Today, they called and said they'd be ready to move forward with the new record,'' he said. ``Now I'm scared because the record is due out in three weeks.''

An HBO concert in New York's Central Park on Aug. 7 had been conceived to launch the album, but Brooks reportedly clashed with Capitol Records over marketing plans.

Brooks didn't offer a specific date Friday but said the new CD would be released by the end of November.

The Oklahoman music man has sold over 62 million, second only to The Beatles in U.S. sales.