Garth Brooks, who redefined country music for a new era of arena touring, is seeking to sell his catalog for an eye-popping number…of $2 billion.
If it closes, it would be among the largest music catalog sales in history, according the Wall Street Journal. The Weeknd announced in August of 2025 that he was seeking $1 billion in exotic financing backed by his catalog, and he actually closed on the partnership last December.
Garth has sold more than 200 million albums in the US alone. And as of now, it is unknown just who the potential buyer (or buyers) of the “Friends in Low Places” singer’s catalog may be. With that being said, if the deal is ever met, it could signal Garth’s music finally being available on major streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Which that would music to my playlist.
In other Garth Brooks news…he also was honored with the Artist of a Lifetime Award by the Recording Industry Association of America. The has 10 albums that are certified Diamond, which means they’ve each sold at least 10 million units. So, this award is well deserved.