Country music star Garth Brooks is reportedly considering the sale of his music catalogue, with potential valuations ranging from $1bn to over $2bn, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal would encompass both his songwriting and recorded music rights, and discussions are said to be ongoing with unidentified investors.
The potential sale comes amid a booming market for music rights, with major artists' catalogues fetching significant sums. Sony Music acquired Bruce Springsteen's entire works for $500m in 2021 and is reportedly close to a £1bn deal for Queen's catalogue in 2024.
Brooks, 62, has sold a record 200 million albums in the US alone, surpassing The Beatles' 183 million, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. His honours include 22 Academy of Country Music Awards, two Grammy Awards, the Kennedy Center Honor and the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Reuters was unable to immediately verify the report, and Brooks did not respond to a request for comment.
