Sandy Mahl

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Songwriter (1965)
Thu Mar 30 2023
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Relationship Timeline Of Sandy Mahl

Ex-husband
Ex-husband : Garth Brooks
Sandy Mahl Married to Garth Brooks in 1986 and the couple Divorce in 2001

Sandy Mahl is a successful American businesswoman, songwriter, and co-founder of Wild Heart Ranch. She is popular for her 1993's superhit album I've Got a Good Thing Going

Besides that, she is popular for being the ex-wife of American country singer and songwriter Garth Brooks

Married And Divorce

Sandy Mahl was married to Garth Brooks. The couple exchanged their marital vows on 24 May 1986 in an intimate wedding ceremony. 

They met each other in mid-1980 at their college at Oklahoma State University. Brooks worked as a part-time bouncer and helped Mahl to break up a fight in the bathroom of a local bar. 

Sandy Mahl and her former spouse Garth Brooks
Sandy Mahl and her former spouse Garth Brooks

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They welcomed three children: daughter Allie Colleen Brooks, Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks, and August Anna Brooks.  

The lovebirds announced their separation in March  2000 and filed for divorce on 6 November, 2000. Garth filed for divorce, acting irreconcilable difference at Davidson County Circuit Court, Tennessee. 

Their divorce was finalized on 17 December 2001. 

Divorce settlement

The divorce between Sandy Mahl and Garth Brooks can be listed among one of the most expensive divorces of all time. Her ex-husband, Brooks, paid jaw-dropping $125 million to Sandy as the divorce settlement. 

Both of them separated amicably and continue to co-parent their children. 

Current Relationship Status

Sandy Mahl now lives a low-key life. As per several sites, Mahl is possibly single and spends quality time with her children. 

On the other hand, her ex-partner is married to Trisha Yearwood. They walked down the aisle on 10 December 2005. 

Cancer Survivor 

Shortly after Brooks' marriage to Yearwood, Sandy Mahl was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. 

During the time, Mahl's death rumors surfaced on the news portal. Those rumors turned out to be a hoax. 

And, now Sandy Mahl is Cancer Free. 

What Is Sandy Mahl Doing Now? 

Sandy Mahl took hiatus from the music industry for around 19 years. During her active years, she became famous for her songs like If Tomorrow Never Comes and That Summer. 

Sandy Mahl in an event

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As of now, she is an established businesswoman. Sandy Mahl co-founded Wild Heart Ranch, Rogers County, Oklahoma. She works as an Animal rehabilitation and wildlife rescuer. 

Previously, Mahl was also in the business of remodeling the house. 

Net Worth

As of January 2021, Sandy Mahl is estimated to have a net worth of $125 million. 

She mainly gathered her fortune from her divorce settlement with Garth Brooks. 

Besides, Mahl managed to make a reasonable sum of money from her successful former career. 

Short Bio

Sandy Mahl was born on 16 January 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the United States. She grew up in her hometown with her parents: father John Mahl & mother Pat Mahl and sister Debbie Mahl. 

As of 2021, Sandy Mahl is 56 years old. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. 

Regarding her academic qualification, Mahl attended Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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