Country music star Garth Brooks has parted company with EMI label Capitol Records Nashville in a surprise move that is apparently the result of 'mutual agreement'.
Brooks has sold over 100 million albums since he began his career with Capitol in 1989. He stayed with the EMI label after officially 'retiring' in 2000, and they released his last album, 2001's 'Scarecrow'.
Few details about the 'mutual agreement' have been announced, except that "no compensation was requested by Mr Brooks or paid by EMI for the license termination."
Capital Nashville boss Mike Dungan told reporters: "For nearly two decades, Capitol Nashville has had an extraordinary and fruitful relationship with Garth. We wish him all the best for the future."