A potential deal would cover both songwriting and recorded music rights for Garth Brooks, with investors discussing valuations ranging from about $1 billion to over $2 billion.

Reuters reports, citing the Wall Street Journal, indicate Brooks is exploring a sale of his music catalog for up to roughly $2 billion.

The sale would potentially include both songwriting and recorded music rights, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Parade’s 2025 profile notes Dolly Parton’s wealth comes from hits, acting, books, and a broad array of business ventures beyond music.

The report was published on June 2, 2026, and covered in Reuters’ Business section.

Brooks has been married twice: first to Sandy Mahl with whom he has three daughters (divorced in 2000) and then to Trisha Yearwood in 2005.

The excerpt provides no further details on potential buyers, deal structure, or timeline.

Among global wealth leaders, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are at the top; Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are notable among country artists with substantial net worth estimates.

Garth Brooks, born in Tulsa as Troyal Garth Brooks, released his debut in 1989 and became a breakout star with hits from the early 1990s.

Reuters could not immediately verify the WSJ report, and Brooks did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.

The story’s basis comes from WSJ reports cited by Reuters and unnamed sources.

The report notes the information comes from WSJ reporting and sources familiar with the matter, with no independent confirmation from Reuters.