Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCountry music icon Garth Brooks is reportedly exploring the sale of his music catalog.The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that the potential transaction, encompassing both his songwriting and recorded music rights, is in discussion with valuations ranging from $1bn to over $2bn.The potential sale comes amidst a booming music rights market, following similar high-value deals for artists such as Bruce Springsteen.Brooks boasts an unparalleled career, having sold a record 200 million albums in the US, surpassing The Beatles, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.The Reuters news agency was unable to immediately verify the report, and Brooks has not responded to requests for comment. In fullGarth Brooks reportedly exploring sale of $2bn music catalogThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in