The Reason Why Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Can't Be Apart

This article appeared in fabcrunch.com and has been published here with permission.

Since the recent film A Star is Born was released, the love story of Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood has sprung to mind. Before the pair made it big, it was Brooks who helped Yearwood made her way, promising she could open for his shows one day. The two were in relationships when they first met and they started as just friends. Yet, while recording together, it became nearly impossible for Brooks to take his eyes off Yearwood. The pair immediately hit it off but made sure to keep things platonic. Garth Brooks kept his promise and a little while later Trisha Yearwood was touring with the superstar.

Power Couple

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are arguably one of the best power couples in country music. Country music fans are certainly aware of this power couple who have been together for over a decade (an accomplishment for celebrities).

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But little is known about their difficult journey before tieing the knot. As Brooks revealed he can't be away from his wife, we take a look at what got them to this point. From being just friends to an inseparable marriage, this is their journey.

Just Friends

Before either had a record label, the pair became friends! Brooks and Yearwood met in 1987 while recording a demo at songwriter Kent Blazy's attic studio and immediately hit it off.

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Married at the time, Yearwood, said, "We hit it off, but I had no idea he'd turn out to be Garth Brooks!" While her unknowingly future partner later revealed, "It's strange because I felt that feeling like when you just meet your wife, but I'd been married for 13 months."

Keeping Things Platonic

After recording at Blazy's studio, Yearwood was paid $10 for her work, while Brooks walked away without a dime, according to CMT. However, he did manage to gain a lot more than money from the recording; his first meeting with his future wife.

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Despite their instant connection, Brooks was married to his then-wife, college sweetheart Sandy Mahl, and Yearwood was married to her college beau, Chris Latham. Therefore, the singers had no choice but to maintain a professional relationship and keep things platonic.

Going On Tour

Brooks even promised to Yearwood that when he got his record deal and made it big, she could open shows for him. Brooks stuck to his word and two years later, following the release of his first album, the two friends went on tour together.

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They also collaborated on duets such as "Like We Never Had a Broken Heart," from Trisha's debut album, and "In Another's Eyes," which appeared on her 1997 record, "A Collection of Hits." Despite his initial feelings, the two remained faithful to their partners.