Título: Garth Brooks
Seção: 1993-1994: In Pieces and first world tour
Background: Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter. His integration of rock and roll elements into the country genre has earned him immense popularity in the United States. Brooks has had great success on the country single and album charts, with multi-platinum recordings and record-breaking live performances, while also crossing over into the mainstream pop arena. According to the RIAA, he is the best-selling solo albums artist in the United States with 148 million domestic units sold, ahead of Elvis Presley, and is second only to the Beatles in total album sales overall.

Conteúdo: In 1993, Brooks, who had criticized music stores selling used CDs since it led to a loss in proper royalty payments, persuaded Capitol Records to not ship his 1993 album, In Pieces, to stores which engaged in this practice. This led to several anti-trust lawsuits against the record label, ending with Capitol shipping the albums to the stores anyway.  Despite the delay in shipping, In Pieces was another success, peaking at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, and selling a total of nearly 10 million copies. After a delay in its worldwide release, the album also peaked at No. 2 on the United Kingdom Albums Chart. That same year, "The Red Strokes" became Brooks' first single to make the UK Singles Chart, reaching a high of No. 13; it was followed by "Standing Outside the Fire", which reached No. 23. Previous albums No Fences, Ropin' the Wind and The Chase also remained in the top 30 in the UK Albums Chart.  Brooks' first world tour began in 1993, reaching the UK after many domestic concerts. Brooks sold out venues such as Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre and London's Wembley Arena, a feat never accomplished by an American country music artist. He also began the London radio station, Country 1035. Despite the disdain of the British media, Brooks' overall popularity in the country was evident, with a top disc jockey, Nick Barraclough, referring to Brooks as Garth Vader (a play on Darth Vader) for his "invasion" of the charts and his success in the 

user: What songs were on the In Pieces album?

assistant: "The Red Strokes"

user: Which song was the most successful?

assistant: "The Red Strokes" became Brooks' first single to make the UK Singles Chart, reaching a high of No. 13;

user: When did the world tour take place?

assistant: Brooks' first world tour began in 1993,

user: What countries did he tour?

assistant: reaching the UK after many domestic concerts.

user: Were there any significant events during his tour?

assistant: Brooks sold out venues such as Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre and London's Wembley Arena, a feat never accomplished by an American country music artist.

user: Did any songs from the album not do well?

assistant: Despite the disdain of the British media, Brooks' overall popularity in the country was evident,

user: Why did the British media not like him?

assistant: a top disc jockey, Nick Barraclough, referring to Brooks as Garth Vader (a play on Darth Vader) for his "invasion" of the charts

user: How did Garth Brooks react to the critism?

assistant: Brooks would later return in 1996 for more performances.

user: What else is interesting about the article?

assistant: In 1994, Brooks paid homage to one of his musical influences, Kiss,

user: How did he honor Kiss?

assistant: the tribute compilation, Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved, a collection of songs performed by popular artists from various genres.