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Garth Brooks is the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history, and second best-selling of a group/artist, only losing to The Beatles.

Oct 13, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Garth Brooks is the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history, and second best-selling of a group/artist, only losing to The Beatles.

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