Garth Brooks' acclaimed album 'No Fences' made an unexpected brief appearance on Spotify, despite his exclusive streaming partnership with Amazon Music since 2016.

The unauthorized upload was quickly noticed by fans but had several issues, including three missing tracks, misspelled titles, and incorrect credits. The album has since been removed from the platform.

Brooks' Amazon Music exclusivity remains intact in 2025, with the 62-year-old artist showing no signs of expanding to other streaming platforms. The partnership has proven beneficial for both parties, offering Brooks advantages beyond streaming, including:

• Integration with Amazon's retail infrastructure for physical sales
• Performance opportunities, including Amazon Music Live's first Black Friday concert (2023)
• Original content creation, such as the six-episode docuseries "Friends in Low Places"

While platform-exclusive studio releases have become rare, Amazon Music has strengthened its exclusive content strategy through:

• Becoming Stagecoach's exclusive streaming destination
• Serving as Mariah Carey's residency exclusive merch provider
• Securing exclusive content from Post Malone and Dua Lipa
• Recently signing a new licensing agreement with Universal Music for exclusive content

The brief appearance of 'No Fences' on Spotify appears to be an isolated incident, with Brooks maintaining his commitment to Amazon Music as his exclusive streaming partner.

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