Garth Brooks Reportedly Weighs Retirement as Legal Case Puts Strain on Marriage

Garth Brooks is reportedly considering stepping away from touring after his current run of shows ends in November, with sources telling RadarOnline.com that he wants to focus on life with his wife, fellow country star Trisha Yearwood. The claims come as Brooks continues to deny allegations of sexual assault and faces an unresolved court case. A woman who worked as Brooks’ makeup artist and hairdresser, identified in court filings as Jane Roe, accused him of harassment and rape in 2019. Brooks has denied the allegations. He filed a lawsuit against the woman, alleging that she sought to extort him and damage his reputation. The case has not yet gone to trial. RadarOnline.com reported that a California appeals court rejected Brooks’ request in May 2025 to fast-track a decision on whether the accuser may remain anonymous in court. According to a source quoted by the outlet, Brooks considers the continuing proceedings exceptionally stressful and has urged his legal team to move the matter forward as quickly as possible. The outlet’s sources also said Yearwood has stood by her husband, though the case has weighed on their marriage. One insider described it as a persistent strain on the couple. Brooks is said to believe that ending his touring career could show Yearwood he is committed to rebuilding their relationship and spending more time at home. The retirement talk remains unconfirmed: the report attributes the possibility to unnamed sources, and Brooks has not announced that he plans to stop performing. The allegations against him remain disputed, and the legal case is still pending.