Allie Colleen Brooks, born on July 28, 1996, in Owasso, Oklahoma, is a rising country music artist, singer, and songwriter.
As the youngest daughter of country music legend Garth Brooks and his first wife, Sandy Mahl, Allie has embraced her musical heritage while fiercely pursuing an independent career.
Named after her grandmother, Colleen Carroll, a country singer from the 1950s who performed on the Ozark Jubilee, Allie carries a legacy of music in her blood.
She graduated from Belmont University in 2018 with a degree in songwriting and music business, honoring a promise to her father to complete her education before diving into a music career.
Known for her authentic lyrics and powerful vocals, Allie performs under her first and middle names, deliberately omitting “Brooks” to establish her own identity separate from her father’s towering fame.
Siblings
Allie is the youngest of three sisters, born to Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl, whose marriage lasted from 1986 until their divorce in 2001.
Her older sisters, Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks and August Anna Brooks, have taken distinctly different paths from Allie, choosing lives largely outside the public eye despite their father’s celebrity status.
Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks, born on July 8, 1992, is the eldest of the three sisters.
Named after singer-songwriter James Taylor and country comedian Minnie Pearl, Taylor has maintained a private life, avoiding the spotlight that her father and younger sister embrace.
She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in history in 2016 and later pursued a master’s degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt University, completing it in 2020.
Described by her father in his 2019 A\&E documentary, Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On, as embodying “quiet courage,” Taylor is known for her selflessness and dedication to her family.
She is also a mother, though she keeps her personal life closely guarded, with her sister Allie publicly praising her as an “amazing mom” in a 2021 Mother’s Day Instagram post.
August Anna Brooks, born on May 3, 1994, is the middle sister and has also chosen a path away from the music industry.
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After graduating high school in 2012, August attended the University of Oklahoma, where she studied law.
She now practices as a lawyer in Tulsa, finding fulfillment in assisting others with legal matters.
August became a mother at 19, giving birth to her daughter Karalynn in July 2013 with her high school sweetheart, Chance Michael Russell.
The couple later married and welcomed a second daughter, Gwendolyn, in December 2016.
Garth Brooks has spoken proudly of August’s parenting skills, noting her strength and intelligence in his documentary.
Career
Brooks’ journey began in earnest after graduating from Belmont University, where she honed her songwriting and performance skills.
Allie’s music is characterized by its emotional depth, blending heartfelt storytelling with a voice that echoes both traditional and modern country influences.
Her debut single, “Work in Progress,” released in 2019, introduced her as an artist unafraid to share her vulnerabilities, resonating with audiences through its message of self-acceptance.
The song marked a significant milestone, gaining traction and setting the stage for her future work.
In 2021, Allie released her debut album, Stones, featuring 11 tracks, including the lead single “Playin’ House.”
The album showcased her songwriting prowess, with Allie co-writing all but one song, “Blame It on the Weather,” which she penned alone.
Her single “Ain’t the Only Hell (My Momma Raised)” reached the Top 40 on the Mediabase charts in 2020, a testament to her growing presence in the industry.
Allie’s performances, often in intimate venues like dive bars, theaters, and festivals, have allowed her to connect directly with fans, whom she affectionately calls her “cool kids.”
Her 2023 performance at the Marshall County Fair in Moundsville, West Virginia, highlighted her ability to captivate audiences with a 17-song set, including originals and covers like JoDee Messina’s “I’m Alright” and Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine.”
Allie’s career took a significant leap in 2024 when she was invited to open for Jelly Roll on the second leg of his Beautifully Broken Tour, performing 14 shows between October and November.
This opportunity, which she described as leaving her “beautifully losing my mind,” marked one of the biggest breaks in her career, exposing her music to a broader audience.
Despite her father’s offers to leverage his industry connections, Allie has consistently chosen to forge her own path, a decision rooted in her desire for authenticity.
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