Garth Brooks is firmly rejecting allegations of sexual assault made against him in a recent lawsuit.
A “Jane Roe” filed the suit on Thursday, claiming she initially worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for Brooks’ wife, Trisha Yearwood, starting in 1999, before being hired by Brooks himself for the same role in 2017.
The lawsuit includes serious accusations, alleging sexual battery and claiming Brooks violently raped her in a Los Angeles hotel room in May 2019.
Addressing the claims, Brooks, 62, stated, “Hush money, regardless of the amount, indicates admission to behavior I cannot accept—actions that no one should ever experience.” He added, “We filed suit against this individual nearly a month ago to combat extortion and defamation, doing so anonymously for the sake of both our families.”
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He expressed his desire to play music and continue his charitable efforts, stating that these accusations have deeply affected him. “I trust the justice system, I fear not the truth, and I am not the person they are painting me to be,” he mentioned.
Currently, Brooks is in the midst of his Garth Brooks/Plus ONE residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Following the lawsuit’s emergence, he shared a heartfelt post about his Thursday night concert, stating, “If there was ever a night I needed this, it was tonight! Thank you for my life!!!!! love, g.” You can see the post here.
Brooks has multiple shows scheduled for 2024 and 2025 as part of his residency, with no indication of plans to halt performances due to the ongoing lawsuit.
Trisha Yearwood has not publicly commented on Roe’s allegations yet.
The couple, who married in 2005, is widely regarded as one of country music’s most cherished couples. Although they don’t share children together, Yearwood is a stepmom to Brooks’ three daughters from his previous marriage.