Garth Brooks has overtaken Elvis Presley to become the highest selling solo artist in American history, according to the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The industry body claims the country star has shifted 123 million CDs in his career in the States, eclipsing Elvis's 118.5 million. Only The Beatles have sold more, at 170 million.Brooks accepted the accolade outside his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, where he also received diamond awards for his albums 'Sevens' and 'Garth Brooks'.
"This award reflects the magnitude of the country audience and what they can accomplish when they act together," Brooks said.
