Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl

Before his rise to popularity, Garth Brooks was once in a relationship with Sandy Mahl. They first met in Oklahoma, when Brooks worked as a bouncer. The two clicked due to their passion for music. Afterward, they tied the knot in 1986. Mahl heavily supported Brooks during his rise to stardom. She followed the singer when he moved to Nashville to pursue his career. Two of Brooks’ songs, That Summer and I’ve Got a Good Thing, were co-written by Mahl. However, their relationship came to an end in 2001, when they parted ways. They share three daughters, Taylor, August, and Allie.

Since then, they have been on good terms and have jointly raised their children since they were born. Their kids went on to have successful career paths. Taylor graduated in history, while August became a lawyer. Meanwhile, Allie followed her parents’ footsteps by pursuing a music career. Brooks has been married to singer Trisha Yearwood since 2005.