Garth Brooks isn't only making a comeback, he happens to also be making a ferocious one! Clearly missed and very well loved, fans are flocking to the opportunity to catch him play live on his upcoming tour dates and are showing a whole lot of love and excitement for his return to the music scene.
To say that Garth Brooks' fans are eagerly anticipating seeing him perform on a live stage again would be a severe understatement. They're on edge and counting down the days until they have their favorite star back! All eyes are on Garth Brooks as he reveals a few little tidbits about his return to music...
8 He Was Very Scared About Returning To Music
He's an internationally known recording artist and a global sensation that has spent decades in the spotlight, yet even Garth Brooks gets the butterflies sometimes. In spite of his fame and all the fan adoration that he knows is out there, he has expressed to Celebretainment that he was "scared to death" about returning to music after having been gone for so long.
7 He Didn't Know If His Return Would Be Embraced
Garth Brooks has been gone for a very, very long time, and he wasn't sure if his fans had forgotten all about him. There were a few fleeting moments in which he thought that even the fans who are excited for his return may have lost a bit of interest, due to the simple fact that he had been off their radar for so long.
It turns out that his fans are not only excited to have him back, but they're downright eager, and they're sending a whole lot of love and support his way on social media to welcome him back to the world of music.
6 He's Grateful For Country Fans
Garth Brooks is a humble man who knows he owes a lot to his dedicated, loyal fans. He knows that without them, his career would come to a grinding halt. He has spoken out with sincere appreciation and gratitude, saying that; "Country is the best place to be. Because, one, you have the most loyal audience there could possibly be, and they will wait for you … "
The country music community has definitely been there to solidly support Garth Brooks and have been there to cheer him on and buy tickets to see his shows each and every time he has expressed interest in entertaining them. In spite of the fact that he has been absent for so long, his fans remain dedicated to welcoming him back with open arms as if no time had lapsed at all.
5 He Was Shocked To Make History
If proof is needed to demonstrate just how much love there is out there for Garth Brooks, you need not look any further than this. Even Garth was stunned to see that he holds the title for "Ticketmaster's fastest stadium sell out in US history."
It took less than 30 seconds for the sellout in Salt Lake City, and Brooks was visibly stunned by the news. The country legend clearly hasn't skipped a beat and is in fact setting the bar pretty high for other performers.
4 He Was Waiting Out The Pandemic
The live event industry was heavily affected by the global pandemic, and Garth Brooks indicates he was ready to return to the world of music earlier on, but that the pandemic forced him to wait a bit longer for things to settle down.
The idea of playing to a large crowd is even more greatly appreciated by Brooks, now that he has had to delay his return to the scene. The stage and stadium will not be the same as when he left them, as there are now a series of COVID measures in place to protect everyone, but as long as large events are permitted, Brooks is all-in and is excited to be surrounded by people again.
3 He's Revved Up And Ready To Go
It's happening. Garth Brooks is getting ready to take the stage over and over and over again, and the mere thought of it sends shivers of excitement up and down his spine. There is nothing more exhilarating to Brooks than to be surrounded by screaming fans who adore him, and he's revved up and ready to go.
He has made it abundantly clear that the time is now. Whatever rules he has to comply with as he travels, he will make it work. Whether there are masks or no masks, or the rules morph to something completely new, Brooks is in it to win it and is dedicated to making good on his plans.
2 He's Bringing Back Chris Gaines
Those who recall Brooks' alter ego, Chris Gaines, will be excited to hear that he's back once again! Brooks thoroughly enjoys this role play experience and isn't giving it up any time soon.
Chris Gaines is coming back virtually and is here to stay, so fans can expect Gains to be very much a part of the rollout of Brooks' new tour.
1 He's Collaborating With Ashley McBryde
Of course, every great comeback requires a grand re-entry, and teaming up with award winning country artist Ashley McBryde is part of Brooks' master plan. He announced that he has been songwriting with McBryde and has teased their upcoming collaboration, but has kept the rest of the details under lock and key.
Fans are excited to see what comes next!