He thrived so much that he commenced a 13-year retirement in 2001 to avoid a post-’90s existence. In a way, he’s still putting off that reality. Why wouldn’t he? If you were Garth Brooks ...

Randy Bernard, one of Brooks' managers, said, "Garth came back bigger than when he left. It made a difference for country music as a whole, just like what he did in the '90s made a difference.

Hall of Fame superstars dominate the '90s Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Reba McEntire. Brooks & Dunn. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Sixty percent of the Grand Ole Opry's ...