by: Bee Delores
Last Updated: October 7, 2024
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Garth Brooks , one of country music’s biggest stars, is currently facing serious sexual assault and battery allegations.
Amid this legal turmoil, his wife and fellow music icon, Trisha Yearwood, is reportedly standing by his side, supporting his claims of innocence.
Sources close to the couple reveal that Yearwood and Brooks’ daughters along with their inner circle are backing him as he fights to clear his name.
Keep reading for more details!
The allegations were made public in a lawsuit filed on October 3, 2024, by an anonymous woman known as Jane Roe.
Roe, a hairstylist and makeup artist, claims to have worked with Brooks since 2017 and has been employed by Yearwood since 1999.
According to the lawsuit, Roe describes two separate instances in 2019 where Brooks allegedly engaged in inappropriate and abusive behavior, including sexual assault and rape.
The first alleged incident took place at Brooks’ home, where Roe claims the singer walked out of a shower nude and forced her hands onto his genitals.
The second, even more troubling, allegedly occurred during a Grammy tribute trip to Los Angeles.
Roe claims that she and Brooks were booked into a hotel suite with only one bedroom, where he overpowered and raped her.
The lawsuit also details additional instances of harassment, groping, and inappropriate comments made by Brooks during their working relationship.
Roe stopped working for him in 2021.
In response to the lawsuit, Brooks wasted no time denying the accusations.
He labeled the claims as part of an extortion attempt, calling it a “money grab” and saying that Roe had been pressuring him to pay millions of dollars in hush money for months.
In a public statement released on the same day the lawsuit became known, Brooks said he had been “hassled to no end” by threats and false claims.
“For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars,” Brooks stated.
He further expressed confidence in the legal system, saying, “ I trust the system, I do not fear the truth, and I am not the man they have painted me to be.”
Despite the gravity of the allegations, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks’ wife of nearly two decades, is reportedly standing firmly in his corner.
According to a source who recently worked with Brooks, Yearwood and those closest to the singer believe he is innocent.
The source told US Weekly that Yearwood and Brooks’ three daughters think the allegations are completely out of character for the singer.
“Garth is known to be a very kind and nice man, so these allegations are very shocking,” the insider shared.
“Everyone around him, including Trisha and his daughters, believes him to be telling the truth.”
Garth Brooks married his first wife, songwriter Sandy Mahl, on May 24, 1986.
The couple had three daughters: Taylor Mayne Pearl, born in 1992, August Anna, born in 1994, and Allie Colleen, born in 1996.
After 13 years of marriage, Brooks and Mahl separated in 1999, officially filing for divorce on November 6, 2000, and finalizing it on December 17, 2001.
A few years later, Brooks remarried on December 10, 2005, tying the knot with fellow country singer and cookbook author Trisha Yearwood.
Yearwood has even featured several dishes inspired by Brooks in her cookbooks, including a popular breakfast recipe called “ Garth’s Breakfast Bowl .”
In July 2013, Brooks became a grandfather when his daughter August gave birth to a daughter, Karalynn, with her partner, Chance Michael Russell.
Brooks has three daughters with his ex-wife Sandy Mahl, and while none of them have spoken publicly about the lawsuit, it is clear from those close to the family that they are standing by their father.
In a move that may or may not be related to the ongoing legal saga, Yearwood sold her historic Tennessee manor just one day before the lawsuit against Brooks became public.
The home, which had been the setting for her long-running cooking show Trisha’s Southern Kitchen , was sold for $3.34 million.
Originally listed for $4.5 million in 2023, Yearwood had pulled the property from the market before re-listing it at a reduced price.
The timing of the sale has raised some eyebrows, though no official connection has been made between the lawsuit and the real estate decision.
Yearwood, like Brooks’ daughters, has remained silent in public regarding the allegations but has privately supported her husband.
As Brooks continues to defend himself, his career and reputation are now under intense scrutiny.
Jane Roe’s allegations of rape and sexual assault are severe, and the legal process will be closely watched by both fans and the country music industry.
For now, Brooks remains confident in his innocence and the legal system.
His statement clarifies that he believes the accusations are financially motivated, and he insists that he has nothing to hide.
Meanwhile, Trisha Yearwood’s unwavering support , alongside that of Brooks’ daughters, signals a united front as they face this difficult period.
Whether the allegations will impact Brooks’ legendary career is uncertain, but the upcoming legal battles will likely shape his public and professional future.
As more details emerge, the country music world will be waiting to see how this story develops.
For now, Brooks and his family continue to stand together as they navigate these serious accusations.
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Category | Details |
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Full Name | Troyal Garth Brooks |
Date of Birth | February 7, 1962 |
Place of Birth | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
Genres | Country, Country Pop, Country Rock |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
Years Active | 1985–Present |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
Spouse | Trisha Yearwood (m. 2005) |
Ex-Spouse | Sandy Mahl (m. 1986–2001) |
Children | Taylor Mayne Pearl, August Anna, Allie Colleen |
Famous Albums | No Fences (1990), Ropin’ the Wind (1991), The Chase (1992) |
Signature Songs | “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance,” “The Thunder Rolls” |
Awards | Multiple Grammy Awards, CMA Awards, and ACM Awards |
Record Sales | Over 170 million albums sold worldwide |
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