Garth Brooks may sell catalog for up to $2 billion

Country music superstar Garth Brooks is in discussions to sell his publishing and recorded music catalog in a potential deal that could be valued as high as $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. If finalized, the sale would rank among the largest transactions for a single artist's catalog in music history.

The renewed speculation follows comments Brooks made during a private event in May, where he reaffirmed his openness to entertaining offers. A source indicated that Brooks has been engaged in ongoing discussions with multiple companies regarding a sale for several years. The artist, who is being honored by the Recording Industry Association of America for achieving 10 Diamond-certified albums, fully owns his catalog.

Brooks is the top-selling album artist in the United States, with domestic sales exceeding 200 million albums. His catalog includes iconic hits such as "Friends in Low Places," "The Dance," and "The Thunder Rolls." A significant aspect of any potential sale is the current limited availability of his music on major streaming platforms. Since 2016, Brooks's music has been exclusively available on Amazon Music, absent from services like Spotify...