No, that's not entirely true... he's not AS big outside the US but here in the states, we had a TV special of Garth Brooks performing at RDS in Dublin and the crowd was so freaking loud.. they knew every word and it was just as crowded as a Bon Jovi show. So, he may not be huge everywhere, but he definitely had/has a nice following outside the US. Plus, some parts of the US just don't 'GET' Garth Brooks - literally and metaphorically. They don't 'get it' because some people are adamant that they won't listen to country music. And other people who would listen to country music can't! Country music is the most popular form of music in the US (more than hip-hop, rap, pop, metal and rock..) but because it is a very specific genre, not everyone will listen or can listen. New York City is the #1 market in all of the states and there is not one single country radio station... very poor thought process among radio monkeys.