What is Sandy Mahl’s net worth?
Sandy Mahl, the ex-wife of country music star Garth Brooks, is an American businesswoman with a net worth of $100 million.
Early Life and Education
Sandy Mahl was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Pat and John Mahl. She grew up in Tulsa with her sister Debbie and attended high school where she participated in cheerleading, track, and basketball. Mahl continued her education at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
Sandy Mahl’s Career and Wildlife Rehabilitation Efforts
Sandy Mahl wrote the songs “I’ve Got a Good Thing Going” and “That Summer” for her then-husband Garth Brooks, playing a significant role in developing his career. After their divorce, she returned to Oklahoma and focused on wildlife rehabilitation, co-founding the Wild Heart Ranch where she holds the position of Vice-President.
Unconventional Meeting and Marriage with Garth Brooks
Sandy Mahl met Garth Brooks while they were both students at Oklahoma State University. One night, Garth broke up a fight in a women’s bathroom at a local bar where Sandy was one of the brawlers. After driving Sandy home, they began dating and got married in May 1986.
They moved to Nashville so that Garth could pursue a career in music. His debut album, released in 1989, was a massive hit, selling over 10 million copies. However, Garth’s touring schedule and repeated infidelity eventually led to their divorce in 2000. Sandy appeared in the 2019 documentary about Garth’s life, “Garth: The Road I’m On.”
Garth Brooks’ Expensive Divorce from Sandy Mahl
Despite their amicable split, Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl ended up having one of the most costly divorces in history. Mahl received a settlement of $125 million, and the couple continued to co-parent their three daughters.
Garth Brooks has since tied the knot with fellow country star Tricia Yearwood.
Sandy Mahl’s Life Since Divorce
Since her divorce from country superstar Garth Brooks, Sandy Mahl has yet to re-marry. In 2006, she was diagnosed with breast cancer but has since become a survivor. That same year, she was kidnapped by a man who worked at her property in Oklahoma. The man was trying to evade a bail bondsman and forced Sandy to drive. Fortunately, she managed to escape unharmed and the man was arrested shortly after.
Despite their divorce, Sandy remains supportive of Brooks’ career and his marriage to Trisha Yearwood. In fact, the former couple became grandparents in 2013 and again in 2016.
