Garthology - A Study of Garth Brooks
Join our journey of discovery to learn all about Garth Brooks! We review his songs, discuss the songwriters, the band, and the impact Garth has had on country music. The hosts Debbie Enoch, Peter Lawrence, and Jessica Ford dig into the history (and history-making) of the Number 1 selling solo artist of all time. We examine what makes Garth appeal to millions of people world-wide. Join our journey as we travel on a Garth road!
Episodes
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 Brooks at his most powerful and heartfelt. ...
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 first and only artist in history to surpa...
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 everything from beloved Garth covers to...
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 categories: Opening...
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 musicians and session playe...
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 Garth’s career — from ...
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 closing performanc...
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 ans...
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 the bo...
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 and a few delightfull...
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 the laid-...
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 storytelling...
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 storytelling videos ever in...
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 dusty farmland...
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 emot...
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 of a...
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...
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 interpreta...
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 are YOUR 2026 Garth the...
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.
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