Before country music sensation Garth Brooks found love with fellow musician Trisha Yearwood, he was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandy Mahl, whom he tied the knot with in 1986.

"Country is the best place to be," Garth Brooks said. "Because, one, you have the most loyal audience there could possibly be, and they will wait for you" Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for ...

With more than 148 million in certified album sales, Garth Brooks is the No. 1 selling solo ... Adding to his superstar status has been Garth’s high-energy arena shows. On his first world ...