Garthology - A Study of Garth Brooks

Send us Fan Mail The Ultimate Garth Draft rolls on! In Part 3 of our ongoing challenge, Deb, Pete, and Jess continue building their dream Ultimate Garth albums one category at a time. This time, it's all about the songs that hit us right in the heart... and then crank the energy all the way back up. First, the crew tackles the Ballad category, choosing the emotional songs that showcase Garth...

Send us Fan Mail The RIAA just created an award that had never existed before—and the very first recipient is none other than Garth Brooks. In this solo episode of Garthology, Deb dives into the historic honor of Garth receiving the Recording Industry Association of America's inaugural Artist of a Lifetime Award . Along with the award came another staggering milestone: Garth becoming the firs...

Send us Fan Mail The Ultimate Garth Draft continues! In Part 2 of our ongoing challenge, Deb, Pete, and Jess tackle two fan-favorite categories: Cover Song and Deep Cut . The rules remain simple—but ruthless. Once a song is drafted into a category, nobody else can use it in that same spot. That means quick decisions, backup plans, and a whole lot of nervous anticipation. This round features everyt...

Send us Fan Mail The Ultimate Garth Draft has officially begun! In this brand-new Garthology series, Deb, Pete, and Jess are building their own personal Ultimate Hits-style Garth albums… but with a twist. Every category only allows one song pick per person — and once a song gets taken for that category, it’s off the board for that category. This episode kicks off the competition with two critical...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Garthology , Deb talks about a great Nashville event  — the 2026 Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum induction ceremony! 🎶🤠  Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood joined an all-star lineup honoring the session players, producers, and legendary musicians who helped create some of the greatest songs ever recorded. If YOU could attend a tribute night honoring legendary musi...

Send us Fan Mail Think you can identify a Garth Brooks song in just a few seconds? It’s time to prove it! In Part 2 of Name That Garth , Deb plays five more lightning-fast intros and challenges listeners to guess the song before the clock runs out. Some are instant giveaways, while others might leave even hardcore fans scratching their heads. This episode features songs spanning multiple eras of G...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Garth Brooks steps into a room full of Presidents, leaders, and cultural icons? Pure magic. In this Garthology mini-episode, Deb dives into Garth’s unforgettable appearance at HistoryTalks 2026 — a one-of-a-kind gathering centered around connection, storytelling, and shared human experiences. From powerful reflections on music as a “democracy” to a heartfelt clos...

Send us Fan Mail Think you know Garth Brooks inside and out? Let’s put that to the test! 👀 In this fun, fast-paced solo episode of Garthology , Deb introduces a brand-new game: “Name That Garth.” Inspired by the classic Name That Tune format, you’ll hear just the first few seconds of a Garth song—then it’s up to YOU to guess it before the clock runs out. ⏱️ Some intros will have you shouting the...

Send us Fan Mail We did it, Garthology fam—we watched all 33 music videos on the Ultimate Hits DVD… and now it’s time to hand out some hardware! 🎉 In this special finale episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess host the very first-ever Garthology VMAs , where we each crown our picks for Best Video Overall and Most Iconic Moment from the entire DVD. And let’s just say… the results? Completely different across...

Send us Fan Mail We made it, Garthologists — the final five videos on the Ultimate Hits DVD are officially in the books! 🎉 In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess wrap up their full journey through all 33 music videos from Garth Brooks’ Ultimate Hits collection (as featured in the 2013 Blame It All on My Roots box set). And what a ride it’s been. From emotional storytelling to tribute performances a...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back and diving deeper into the Ultimate Hits DVD from Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences — and y’all… we are officially in the home stretch! In this episode of Garthology , Deb, Pete, and Jess break down videos 24–28 , and this batch has a little bit of everything: beachy vibes, honky-tonk energy, iconic duets, and even a legendary CMA Awards moment. From...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another deep dive into Garth Brooks’ Ultimate Hits DVD from the Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences box set — and this time we’re tackling videos 19 through 23 !  In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess continue working their way through Garth’s legendary music video catalog, revisiting everything from rowdy concert performances to emotional storytell...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back in the DVD player, friends! In this episode of Garthology , we continue our deep dive into the Ultimate Hits DVD from Blame It All On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences — and today we’re breaking down videos 14 through 18 . From the sweet studio vibes of Learning to Live Again , to the iconic Trisha stage rise in That Summer , to one of Garth’s most powerful storytell...

Send us Fan Mail Some of Garth’s most cinematic songs  never actually had music videos... but what if they had? In this solo episode of Garthology , Deb steps into the director’s chair and imagines the epic music videos that never happened. No CMT premiere. No sweeping crane shots. No dramatic fade-to-black endings. Just pure fan imagination. From the sweeping battlefields of “Ireland” , to the du...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back, Garthologists! 🤠 In this episode of Garthology , we continue our deep dive into The Ultimate Hits DVD from the 2013 box set Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences—and this stretch of videos brings all the feels. From the laser-focused intensity of “Shameless” to the high-energy chaos of “Papa Loved Mama” on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, to the e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Garthology , Deb, Pete, and Jess continue their deep dive into the Ultimate Hits DVD from Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences , covering videos four through eight — and this batch is packed with iconic moments. From the pure joy and crowd energy of “Friends in Low Places” , to the emotional power of “Unanswered Prayers,” the all-out fun of “Two...

Send us Fan Mail Music videos used to be the way we got to “see” our favorite artists—and when it comes to Garth, those videos were basically another stage. In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess kick off their review of the Ultimate Hits DVD inside the Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences box set, starting with the first three videos: “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old),” “If To...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess wrap up their journey through Garth Brooks’ “Melting Pot” disc from his Blame It All On My Roots box set.  We share our thoughts on Garth’s covers of “Operator,” “You Ain’t Going Nowhere,” and “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight,” reflecting on the lyrics, emotional impact, and Garth’s unique interpretations. While some songs resonated more than ot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Garthology," we kick off 2026 by sharing our favorite Garth Brooks themes we’re carrying into the new year.  Join us as we reflect on big life changes, family milestones, and the small moments that truly matter.  Inspired by Garth’s music, we talk about embracing joy now, savoring simple memories, and connecting with our amazing community.  So what ar...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Garthology , join Deb as she celebrates Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s 20th wedding anniversary! Were YOU at Trisha's show on the night of their 20th anniversary?  Let us know all about it!  Reach out on any of our social media accounts. Support the show Find us at: Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycast Twitter:  twitter.com/garthologycast Inst...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for our annual Garth Brooks Christmas Playlist!  This year, it's all about happiness, gratitude, and joy.  Whether you’re baking cookies or admiring Christmas lights, we hope these songs bring warmth and cheer to your season.  Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! Support the show Find us at: Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycast Twitter:  twitter.com/g...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Garthology , Deb, Pete, and Jess continue their deep-dive into the Melting Pot disc from Garth’s Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences box set. This time they unpack tracks 7 and 8 – Garth’s covers of “The Weight” (The Band) and “Amie” (Pure Prairie League).  If you love hearing Garth reinterpret classic songs – or if these tracks are part of you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess continue their journey through Garth Brooks’ box set, Blame It All On My Roots , focusing on the “Melting Pot” album, songs five and six. Together, we dive into Garth’s heartfelt covers of “Wild World” and “Doctor My Eyes,” exploring how he brings new warmth and sincerity to these classics.  Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to these songs,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess dive into Garth Brooks’ “Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences,” focusing on songs 3 & 4 of the “Melting Pot” disc.  We would love to hear YOUR thoughts of Garth's covers on "Melting Pot", so stop by any of our social media accounts and let us know what you think! And be sure and join the daily discussion on ou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb shares our new Facebook initiative to keep the Garth Brooks community connected with daily themed posts, from Monday Memories to Fan Fridays. We also highlight a fan story from Cesar Reyes, who recalled Garth’s unforgettable late-night San Antonio concert in 2016, where Garth played well past curfew to give fans an epic show. It’s all about celebrating our sha...