written by Garth Brooks and Kent Blazy
recorded by Garth Brooks

https://youtu.be/fwObbFGE6lQ


As I have said, many times previously, I love slow tunes and ballads. Anything that is well written and plays off the emotions is right up my alley. Thus it was that a tune, recorded by Garth Brooks, hit the mark with me in 1989. 'If Tomorrow Never Comes', written by Garth and Kent Blazy,...

written by Tony Arata
recorded by Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8eloOqklis

No collection of ballads could be complete without Tony Arata's "The Dance". It is fact that our lives are built upon of a series of actions, each leading us off unto different side roads. A promising life can spin out of control so quickly, only to be wrestled under control once more. Still, without these painful experiences in life would it be truly possible to appreciate...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N820g1TLzzs&feature=plcp

Original Artist: Garth Brooks

As a Canadian from the flatlands of Manitoba, Canada I've seen my share of blizzards and stranded automobiles, often simply abanded on the highway by those fortunate enough to be rescued from the storm's furry. This song touched me for three reasons. One, because the lyrics were extremely well written with a very clever hook line. Two, because it has a unique tune that catches...