He ruled the ’90s, outsold The Beatles (in the U.S.), and filled every arena in sight—so why is Garth Brooks’ music nearly impossible to find in 2025? In this episode of Tape Spaghetti, Blake and Scott dive into the curious case of Garth: how the most successful country megastar of all time quietly vanished from the digital conversation. From his exclusive Wal-Mart distribution deal to his current Prime-only existence, Garth took a left turn just as the industry shifted right. The guys explore how his stubborn and unique approach has shaped his legacy and made him a lost icon in the streaming age. He’s an absolute country music titan hidden behind paywalls. Which begs the question... Did Garth outsmart the system or get left behind?
He ruled the ’90s, outsold The Beatles (in the U.S.), and filled every arena in sight—so why is Garth Brooks’ music nearly impossible to find in 2025? In this episode of Tape Spaghetti, Blake and Scott dive into the curious case of Garth: how the most successful country megastar of all time quietly vanished from the digital conversation. From his exclusive Wal-Mart distribution deal to his current Prime-only existence, Garth took a left turn just as the industry shifted right. The guys explore ...