Garth Brooks

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Attended Oklahoma State University on a track scholarship and competed in the javelin.

Went to Nashville in 1985 in search of a record deal, but gave up and returned home after just 23 hours.

Released his first single, "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," in 1989.

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Attended Oklahoma State University on a track scholarship and competed in the javelin.

Went to Nashville in 1985 in search of a record deal, but gave up and returned home after just 23 hours.

Released his first single, "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," in 1989.

Mentioned former pro bronco rider and singer Chris LeDoux in his first single, and years later attempted (unsuccessfully) to donate part of his liver to an ailing LeDoux.

His third album, 1991's Ropin' the Wind, was the first country record to debut at No. 1 on both Billboard's Country Albums chart and the Top 200 Albums chart.

Has said one of his favorite songs is "The Dance," which, according to songwriter Tony Arata, was inspired by a scene in the movie Peggy Sue Got Married.

Gave interviews and recorded an album in the late '90s using the persona of fictional character Chris Gaines. The publicity was intended to create hype for the movie The Lamb, which centered&nb