Garth Brooks has an interesting take on retirement. The country superstar, who hung up his ten-gallon in 2000, says he's back in the game ... but with no immediate plans. Brooks, 47, made his announcement Thursday during a press conference in Nashville. "We're going to take the retirement roof off over our head, and I already feel taller," he said.

"I know this is a young industry," he told the gathered press, "so I'm not sure I'll be welcomed back but, if the fans want me, I still want to pursue my music."

Asked if he's going out on tour, he explained "if I can't eat it, sleep it, breathe it, then it ain't me."