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Garth Brooks' Last Demo Song
Garth Brooks' demo song 'Friends in Low Places' hit No. 1 in 1990 and became his signature track.
In brief
Garth Brooks' demo song 'Friends in Low Places' hit No. 1 in 1990 and became his signature track. Garth Brooks' demo song 'Friends in Low Places' reached No. 1 on the country chart in 1990 and became his signature song. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Garth Brooks' No. 1 Demo Song
On October 8, 1990, Garth Brooks reached No. 1 on the country chart with 'Friends in Low Places.'
Last Demo Recorded
Brooks recorded this song as a demo for songwriters Earl Bud Lee and Dewayne Blackwell before his sophomore album.
Songwriters' Faith
Brooks recalled the songwriters allowed him to hold the demo for a year and a half before releasing it.
Award Recognition
The song won Single of the Year at the CMA and ACM Awards and earned a Grammy nomination.
What matters most
Garth Brooks' demo song 'Friends in Low Places' reached No. 1 on the country chart in 1990 and became his signature song.
