“Why I got into music was James Taylor, so to see him be a real down-to-earth guy that's unbelievably talented... then to hear him sing those lyrics of 'What I'm Thankful For,' which is a song Ms. Yearwood and I got to write together, that was definitely a highlight of my recording life.”

American country singer and songwriter

Garth Brooks is an American country singer and songwriter. He is known for a style that mixes traditional country with pop and rock influences, and for the wide popularity that made him a major figure in American music. His work reached strong success on country singles and albums charts, and his recordings sold at multi-platinum levels. He also became known for record-breaking live performances and for crossing over into mainstream pop audiences.