Garth Brooks Inducted Into County Music Hall Of Fame

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.- A record breaking country music star has reached a new level of fame.

Garth Brooks has been officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Brooks was greeted by a crowd of excited fans as he walked the red carpet with fellow 2012 inductees, Connie Smith and Pig Robbins.

"Any class you go in with is, is phenomenal, but yeah, I mean, are you kiddin' me? With Pig and Miss Connie, it's, that is what country music is," explained Brooks.

The ceremony was packed with some of country music's finest like Merle Haggard and included performances by James Taylor, Bob Seger, and George Strait.

The night came to a close with an emotional Brooks thanking family and friends for their support as he accepted his award.

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