Garth Brooks’ Divorce Proves Costly

Garth Brooks and his wife of 14 years have publicly announced that they have agreed to part ways and file for a formal divorce. Sources close to the couple say that Sandy’s "music or me" ultimatum of a year ago has resulted in the two growing weary of the constant fighting and turmoil that has consumed their relationship. Brooks dropped virtually out of the music industry shortly after Sandy’s declaration and the two have been living relatively quietly in Oklahoma, unsuccessfully attempting to salvage their damaged marriage. Garth recently became the #1 solo recording artist of all time, selling over 100 million albums.

Adding spice to the country break-up story is the rumored settlement figure of over $125 million that has been mentioned by sources close to the couple. That would represent nearly half of Garth’s total worth at this time. As if this news weren’t enough, many close to the couple suggest that Trisha Yearwood may be waiting in the wings to begin a fairytale country music romance with the King of Country. Since Yearwood divorced her husband, Robert Reynolds, over a year ago, many have anticipated the Garth and Sandy Brooks split.

At the heart of the divorce are the Brooks’ three children, Taylor, 8, August, 6, and Allie 4. During the interview in which Garth initially broke the divorce news, he mentioned that the children were the primary concern of he and his wife and that they were still trying to determine the best course of action for them. Let’s hope that they can keep the children out of the rumor mill as much as possible.