9/5/2007 Stephen L. Betts Garth Brooks has rewritten the record books with his new single, “More Than a Memory,” the first single in Billboard Country Singles Chart history to debut at No. 1. The first single from The Ultimate Hits collection, due in stores Nov. 6, earned 36.3 million impressions in its first week, shattering a one-day audience record of over 11 million impressions on its arrival day at country Radio. The fastest selling solo artist in music history, Garth Brooks has sold in excess of 105 million albums. He's the only solo artist in RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) history to have four albums surpass the 10 million mark, earning diamond status, and helping to establish him as the top-selling solo artist of the 20th century. Garth By the Numbers:
- No. 1 Singles: 27
- Top 10 Hits: 38
- No. 1 Albums: 11
- Grammy Awards: 2
- American Music Awards: 17
- Country Music Association Awards: 11
- Academy of Country Music Awards: 18
- World Music Awards: 5
- People’s Choice Awards: 12
- Billboard Music Awards: 36
