Country music legend Garth Brooks recently revealed he and his wife, fellow artist Trisha Yearwood, are seriously considering a move to Ireland.
The announcement comes amidst a storm of legal troubles, including a lawsuit accusing Brooks of sexual assault and battery. While Brooks didn’t explicitly link the potential relocation to the ongoing legal issues, the timing has raised eyebrows.
During a late October episode of his “Inside Studio G” show, Brooks shared that Ireland has captured his wife’s heart. “Actually, the queen is pushing hard for the house in Ireland,” Brooks said affectionately, referring to Yearwood.
He described their time performing in Ireland earlier this year, noting how warmly the locals treated his wife. “Everyone was so sweet to her,” he added, reflecting on their memorable weekends in the European country.
Originally hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Brooks and Yearwood have been long-time residents of Brentwood, Tennessee. However, Realtor.com reports that the couple sold their Tennessee home for $3.34 million in a rapid transaction just before the public accusation emerged. This has fueled speculation about their motivations for leaving the U.S.
The legal troubles began in September 2024, when an anonymous lawsuit was filed in Mississippi, alleging Brooks had been involved in sexual assault and battery. The plaintiff, described as a “celebrity and public figure who resides in Tennessee,” accused Brooks’ team of trying to suppress the claims by allegedly offering a multimillion-dollar settlement.
The lawsuit details allegations that Brooks assaulted the accuser in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2019 and continued making unwelcome advances over the following two years.
When anonymity protections weren’t granted in Mississippi, the accuser filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming Brooks as the defendant. These revelations come alongside claims that Brooks’ accuser plans to pursue the case further in California courts.
While Brooks hasn’t directly tied his potential move to Ireland to the ongoing lawsuit, the timing suggests a connection. The couple’s affinity for Ireland and its people, paired with the intensity of Brooks’ current legal challenges in the U.S., has sparked public curiosity. For now, Brooks continues to weigh his options while navigating the legal process.
The case will undoubtedly be closely watched as it unfolds, with fans and critics alike waiting to see how the country star handles these allegations and whether his move abroad becomes a reality.
