Gunslinger

Released in 2016, Gunslinger serves as Garth Brooks' tenth studio album and a core component of his mid-2010s comeback era. Following Man Against Machine, this record leans more heavily into the uptempo, rock-influenced sound that defined his peak commercial years. The album was notably part of a unique marketing strategy involving a Walmart-exclusive bundle with his Christmas album. Sonically, it features a mix of traditional country instruments like fiddle and pedal steel set against a backdrop of aggressive, rock-leaning percussion and electric guitars. The lead single 'Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance' showcased a more rhythmic, almost funky side of his songwriting, while 'Ask Me How I Know' became his first No. 1 hit on the Country Airplay chart since 2007. The inclusion of a new recording of 'Friends In Low Places' serves as a bridge between his legacy and this modern chapter, cementing the album's role as a celebration of his enduring style.