In 1998, a singer-songwriter named Guy Thomas filed suit against Garth Brooks and his record label to decide if Brooks plagiarized Kenny Loggins’ song “Conviction of the Heart,” which Thomas co-wrote.
What Song Got Garth Brooks Sued?
The plaintiff argued that Brooks’ 1993 song “Standing Outside the Fire” borrowed liberally from the Loggins tune.
Loggins released “Conviction of the Heart” in 1991 as the first single from his album Leap of Faith.
Brooks released “Standing Outside the Fire” in 1993 as the third single from his album, In Pieces.
It was surely a bizarre courtroom scene when Brooks showed up to court with his guitar, prepared to sing the song for the U.S. District Court judge.
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Opening arguments were set to begin before the two sides hashed out the details, according to Reuters.
The singer says he didn’t learn a thing from the experience, except “just keep on doing what I’m doing and if that throws you in here (court), well, you’ve just got to stand up for what you believe.”
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks is the most successful country entertainer of all time, and his long career is full of lore and incredible stories. But there’s a few fun facts about the star that even his most dedicated fans might not know. Read on to test your Garth Brooks trivia knowledge!
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