Country legend Garth Brooks is weighing a sale of his music catalog, targeting roughly $2 billion for the combined publishing and master recording rights. The singer‑songwriter recently celebrated 200 million U.S. album sales, cementing his status as a touring and sales powerhouse. Sources say he has floated the idea with a select group of investors.

The ask would rank among the biggest artist‑catalog transactions ever recorded. In 2024 Sony paid over $1 billion for Queen’s catalog and another billion‑plus for half of Michael Jackson’s songs, setting recent benchmarks. Brooks’ valuation, cited as high‑$1 billion to above $2 billion, signals that investors view legacy country catalogues as premium assets.

For private‑equity firms and music‑rights funds, Brooks’ potential exit offers a rare chance to lock in revenue streams from concerts, streaming royalties and synchronization fees tied to a single, cross‑generational brand. The deal could reshape how Hollywood studios and tech platforms source country music, while reinforcing the trend of high‑value catalog sales that have reshaped the broader entertainment finance market.

If Brooks finalizes a transaction near the top of his range, the valuation would eclipse most solo‑artist deals and could set a new reference point for country music rights. Investors would likely seek a consortium structure to share risk, while the artist retains a share of future royalties, preserving his brand equity while unlocking immediate capital.