Brooks would know because Bastian wrote some of his biggest hits — “Unanswered Prayers” and “Rodeo.” Bastian died on Sunday.

Garth Brooks has broken his silence after songwriter Larry Bastian, who worked with the country star on hit songs like “Rodeo” and “Unanswered Prayers,” passed away this month at the age ...

Bakersfield-inspired Nashville songwriter Larry Bastian, 90, has died. Among his many hits included Garth Brooks' “Unanswered ...

Garth Brooks recently suffered a devastating personal loss when his longtime songwriter, Larry Bastian, died. On Sunday, April 13, Bastian died at age 90, the Daily Mail reported. “This was a ...

I love you Dad, give Chris a big hug, tell him I love him and I'll see you all soon." Garth Brooks, who sings the 1990 song from his album No Fences, paid tribute to Bastian. "This was a great man ...

Related: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood's Relationship Timeline Though Bastian wasn't nominated for any Grammys, he has contributed to 68 platinum albums thanks to his songwriting credits.

Related: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood's Relationship Timeline Though Bastian wasn't nominated for any Grammys, he has contributed to 68 platinum albums thanks to his songwriting credits.