FULL NAME: Troyal Garth Brooks
BIRTHDATE: February 7, 1962
BIRTHPLACE: Tulsa, Oklahoma
GREW UP IN: Yukon, Oklahoma
EDUCATION: Attended Oklahoma State with a partial athletic scholarship(javelin) Graduated with a degree in Advertising in 1984
FAMILY: Wife Sandy (Mahl) (recently divorced)
Daughters: Taylor Mayne Pearl (Born July 8,1992), August Anna (Born May 3,1994), Allie Colleen (Born July 28,1996)
Siblings: Jim, Jerry, Mike, Betsy, Kelly

       Country megastar Garth Brooks was born on February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Okla. His mother, Colleen Brooks, was a country singer during the 1950s. As a child Brooks concentrated on athletics, later earning a track-and-field scholarship to Oklahoma State University. While in school he began performing at local clubs.  He graduated in 1984 and moved to Nashville to pursue his country music career. He quickly returned home and continued performing in local clubs, later returning to Nashville in 1987.  After struggling for almost a year to land a deal, Brooks eventually signed to Capitol.  He released his self-titled debut album in 1989. It was an instant hit, spawning the Top 10 hits "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," "If Tomorrow Never Comes," "Not Counting You" and "The Dance." Forming a band of Oklahoma musicians called Stillwater, Brooks began touring incessantly, first with Kenny Rogers and later as a headliner.