Garth Brooks: The Anniversary Gift He Declined From His Wife

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When Garth Brooks talks about his wife, Trisha Yearwood, the guy gets emotional every time. Yesterday (6/15), Garth told us about a sweet gift Trisha gave him for his anniversary, which he declined. Brooks said, "She was sweet enough for our anniversary last year to have the documents where her official last name was Brooks, which is really cool. It's a great gift. I declined it."

He added, "Jack Yearwood had two daughters; that Yearwood name is Trisha. So, I'd be fine changing my name to Yearwood. Tradition doesn't count here. What counts is when you have two celebrities, don't let one swallow the other, right?"

Garth knows his wife's fortune can also come in handy in a pinch at a show. He said, "So I'm really, really lucky because, the Vegas residency, for example, she's with us a lot, and if you're out there dying and it's a one-man show, all I gotta do is say. 'Ladies and gentlemen, Trisha Yearwood,' and you'd be amazed how it just changes."

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It isn't just his wife that impresses him; it is the power that women have in general. He told us, "The power the strength that females have. I think we need that. They also have a really good sensibility. I don't know if you know this; I ask for female songs." (What Brooks means by this is he tells publishers when finding songs to record that he wants songs only pitched to women singers.) He noted, "I'll find a way to make it a male song, but what it says, it is done in a really nice way."

Garth concluded of his wife of almost eighteen years, "Man, I don't even know how to say this; you're talking to Trisha Yearwood right now. She is so much in here (points to himself), and I like myself a lot better with her in here. She's a good egg. She class, and she's all the stuff I never could be. She's in everything."

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary today (12/10) and it seems just like yesterday that Garth took a knee and proposed to his girl at Buck Owen's Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California before a show.

In honor of their big day, we take a look at the many red carpets and moments in the couple's life and career in the last several years in this gallery of 16 Garth and Trisha photos.

2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Dolly Parton

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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors Kennedy Center on December 08, 2019 in Washington, DC.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 Medallion Ceremony - Red Carpet

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend The 2016 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.

MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Dolly Parton - Red Carpet

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Garth Brooks (L) and Trisha Yearwood attend MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

2016 Disney/ABC Television Group Holiday Specials at Disney Parks

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In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Country music stars Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform during the taping of the ABC and Disney Channel holiday TV specials, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration", "Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration", and "The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration" in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on November 9, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Thanksgiving and Christmas telecasts air nationwide on November 24, and December 25 on ABC-TV, and the Descendants holiday telecast airs November 25 on Disney Channel.

The George H.W. Bush Points Of Light Awards Gala

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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attend The George H.W. Bush Points Of Light Awards Gala at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on September 26, 2019 in New York City.

"Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On" Biography Celebration

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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attend the "Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On" Biography Celebration at The Bowery Hotel on November 18, 2019 in New York City.

The 50th Annual CMA Awards - Show

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform onstage at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 50th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kennedy Center Honors

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the United States State Department for a dinner in Washington Saturday, December 6, 2003 evening preceding tomorrow's Kennedy Center Honors. James Brown, Carol Burnett, Loretta Lynn, Mike Nichols, and Itzack Perlman were each honored for lifetime contributions to American culture.

43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame. (pictured) Husband and Wife Honorees Garth Brooks joins Trisha Yearwood on her Star at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.

2019 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend the 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors

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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attends the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Gala Event Honoring Army Archerd's 50th Year at Daily Variety

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Garth Brooks (L) and Trisha Yearwood attend the Gala Event Honoring columnist Army Archerd's 50th year at Daily Variety April 26, 2002 in Beverly Hills, CA.

2018 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Announcement

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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks speak at the 2018 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Announcement at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 27, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Disneyland 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Garth Brooks, Mickey Mouse and singer Trisha Yearwood are seen attending the "Gold Carpet" arrivals on Main Street U.S.A. during the Disneyland 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Park on May 4, 2005 in Anaheim, California.

2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Dolly Parton

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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.