Garth Brooks Passes Elvis As Best-Selling Solo Artsist - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-06-2007, 10:38 PM

Garth Brooks has overtaken Elvis Presley to become the best-selling solo artist in history. The country star, who shot to fame with 1990's No Fences album, has sold 123 million units in his career, compared to Presley's 118.5 million.

The Recording Industry Association Of America awarded Brooks two Diamond Awards for his albums Seven and Garth Brooks on Monday, in recognition of each albums' sales, which have exceeded 10 million.

The singer, who is married to fellow country star Trisha Yearwood, accepted the awards at his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

He says, "This award reflects the magnitude of the country audience and what they can accomplish when they act together."

Ireneparalegal · 11-06-2007, 10:41 PM

Still, Elvis did his achievement without the benefit of the internet, Amazon.com and other outlets that Garth has the benefit of.

MonarC · 11-06-2007, 10:47 PM

That's true. Elvis will always be an unforgetable artist. He has a voice like none other and was a total original.

Oh yeah and congrats to Garth.

Ireneparalegal · 11-06-2007, 10:48 PM

Garth who???? ELVIS LIVES BABY!!!!!!!!

MonarC · 11-06-2007, 10:52 PM

Yeah I think Elvis was soooo hot when he as younger.

ABlairican Pie · 11-07-2007, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Still, Elvis did his achievement without the benefit of the internet, Amazon.com and other outlets that Garth has the benefit of.

I read that Garth became the biggest seller at Wal-Mart. If that says something.

Ireneparalegal · 11-07-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

I read that Garth became the biggest seller at Wal-Mart. If that says something.

The bargain bins do help.

HuntingtonM15 · 11-07-2007, 04:31 PM

I will admit that Garth has a lot of talent, but he is a tad overrated in my opinion. I don't understand all the extreme hype and fascination over him. I mean, he releases a single, and it instantly jumps to #1 the same week. I just don't get it. He's not THAT good.

Zebra 3 · 11-07-2007, 08:50 PM

Elvis is a better singer and remarkable showman.

11-06-2007, 10:38 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Garth Brooks Passes Elvis As Best-Selling Solo Artsist Garth Brooks has overtaken Elvis Presley to become the best-selling solo artist in history. The country star, who shot to fame with 1990's No Fences album, has sold 123 million units in his career, compared to Presley's 118.5 million. The Recording Industry Association Of America awarded Brooks two Diamond Awards for his albums Seven and Garth Brooks on Monday, in recognition of each albums' sales, which have exceeded 10 million. The singer, who is married to fellow country star Trisha Yearwood, accepted the awards at his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. He says, "This award reflects the magnitude of the country audience and what they can accomplish when they act together."
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Still, Elvis did his achievement without the benefit of the internet, Amazon.com and other outlets that Garth has the benefit of.
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Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,812	Elvis is a better singer and remarkable showman.
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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	That's true. Elvis will always be an unforgetable artist. He has a voice like none other and was a total original. Oh yeah and congrats to Garth.

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Garth who???? ELVIS LIVES BABY!!!!!!!!

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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Yeah I think Elvis was soooo hot when he as younger.

11-07-2007, 04:31 PM	#8
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I will admit that Garth has a lot of talent, but he is a tad overrated in my opinion. I don't understand all the extreme hype and fascination over him. I mean, he releases a single, and it instantly jumps to #1 the same week. I just don't get it. He's not THAT good.