Lifestyle | Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Unretires Don't expect a new tour or album anytime soon By Kevin Spak Posted Oct 15, 2009 2:23 PM CDT Copied Country music star Garth Brooks mimics a fiddle player as he answers questions at a news conference in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Garth Brooks is officially out of retirement—whatever that means. The 47-year-old singer announced his return to great fanfare at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry today. “It’s a proud day for me and my family,” Brooks declared. But coming out of retirement doesn’t mean Brooks will be recording a new album, or even touring. Brooks said it would be at least 5 years before either of those things happens. Read These Next This publication's review of Melania just got much worse. Authorities investigating ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex showing up in new Epstein files. Chappell Roan defends her daring Grammy's outfit. Report an error