Garth Brooks Makes Big Announcement – New Music Coming AND Digital Downloads

The wait is finally over for Garth Brooks fans, the singer made his big announcement today (July 10)!At a press conference in Nashville that was streamed live on the singer's website, Brooks announced a new record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, a new album, digital sales of his music for the first time and a new tour.

Doug Morris, the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, announced that the label had signed a new deal with Brooks. "He is the only solo artist to have six albums sell more than 10 million copies, Morris said. "He has had 25 No. 1 country records."

Brooks will be recording on the RCA Nashville label for Sony.

"We really couldn't be more excited to be joining forces with Garth to bring his new music to many people around the world," Morris said.

Brooks said he was happy with the new deal. "It's a day of joy," he said. "Today, I feel very lucky to be joining Sony Music."

Brooks said that new music will be forthcoming, though he did not give a date for the album. "I can't tell you when, because truthfully we don't know," he said.

Brooks also said that for the first time ever, he will allow digital sales of his music. "We've never allowed our stuff to go digital, that will begin in the next 2-3 weeks," he added, saying that all digital sales will be handled through his website at GarthBrooks.com.  "It's a cool form," he said.

He said that an opening city for the world tour will be made later this month.