Chris Gaines

Garth Brooks' fictional alter ego has endured a whole lot of heartache.

"I love that project, so I'm excited," says Brooks.

It's been 20 years since Brooks introduced the world to Chris Gaines.

Garth Brooks released his album as fictional rockstar Chris Gaines on Sept. 28, 1999.

On Nov. 13, 1999, Brooks performed double duty on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live'.

November 24, 1999 The profile of Chris Gaines, Garth Brook’s fictional Australian rock-star, alter-ego, aired on VH1′s Behind The Music.

November 13, 2010 Alan Jackson's "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" ranks #1 as CMT debuts 40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade.

2000  LeDoux Receives Liver Transplant Chris LeDoux underwent a successful liver transplant, after discovering he has primary sclerosing cholangitis.