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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 03: Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks atends a news conference to discuss plans for his upcoming concerts at the new Las Vegas Arena on December 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Arena is scheduled to open in April 2016 and Brooks will perform there on July 2-4, 2016. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 03: Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks atends a news conference to discuss plans for his upcoming concerts at the new Las Vegas Arena on December 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Arena is scheduled to open in April 2016 and Brooks will perform there on July 2-4, 2016. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Country singer Garth Brooks speaks to the media during his Teammates For Kids Foundation charity event on July 13, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was held at the Venetian Resort and Brooks announced that his foundation will distribute over $1.1 million in late 2002 to children's charities throughout the world. (Photo by Scott Harrison/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Country singer Garth Brooks speaks to the media during his Teammates For Kids Foundation charity event on July 13, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was held at the Venetian Resort and Brooks announced that his foundation will distribute over $1.1 million in late 2002 to children's charities throughout the world. (Photo by Scott Harrison/Getty Images) Scott Harrison, Getty Images
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Favorite Male Musical Performer winner, Garth Brooks at the 28th Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca., Jan. 13, 2001. (photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Favorite Male Musical Performer winner, Garth Brooks at the 28th Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca., Jan. 13, 2001. (photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Kevin Winter, Getty Images
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the United States State Department for a dinner in Washington Saturday, December 6, 2003 evening preceding tomorrow's Kennedy Center Honors. James Brown, Carol Burnett, Loretta Lynn, Mike Nichols, and Itzack Perlman were each honored for lifetime contributions to American culture, (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the United States State Department for a dinner in Washington Saturday, December 6, 2003 evening preceding tomorrow's Kennedy Center Honors. James Brown, Carol Burnett, Loretta Lynn, Mike Nichols, and Itzack Perlman were each honored for lifetime contributions to American culture, (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images) Brendan Smialowski, Getty Images
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 7: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the Kennedy Center Honors December 7, 2003 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 7: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the Kennedy Center Honors December 7, 2003 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images) Brendan Smialowski, Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Country singer Garth Brooks holds the award he received at the 22nd Annual American Music Awards 30 January 1995 in Los Angeles. Brooks won favorite as male artist in the country music category. (COLOR KEY: Red collar, blue shirt.) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Country singer Garth Brooks holds the award he received at the 22nd Annual American Music Awards 30 January 1995 in Los Angeles. Brooks won favorite as male artist in the country music category. (COLOR KEY: Red collar, blue shirt.) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images) Vince Bucci, AFP/Getty Images
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PASADENA, : Country Music Artist Garth Brooks performs during the 27th Annual People's Choice Awards 07 January 2001 in Pasadena CA. Brooks also picked up the award for "Favorite Male Musical Performer". AFP Photo Lucy NICHOLSON/ (Photo credit should read LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP/Getty Images)
PASADENA, : Country Music Artist Garth Brooks performs during the 27th Annual People's Choice Awards 07 January 2001 in Pasadena CA. Brooks also picked up the award for "Favorite Male Musical Performer". AFP Photo Lucy NICHOLSON/ (Photo credit should read LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP/Getty Images) LUCY NICHOLSON, AFP/Getty Images
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PASADENA, : Country music artist Garth Brooks holds his People's Choice Award for "Favorite Male Musical Performer" backstage at the 27th Annual People's Choice Awards 07 January 2001 in Pasadena CA. AFP Photo Scott NELSON/ (Photo credit should read Scott Nelson/AFP/Getty Images)
PASADENA, : Country music artist Garth Brooks holds his People's Choice Award for "Favorite Male Musical Performer" backstage at the 27th Annual People's Choice Awards 07 January 2001 in Pasadena CA. AFP Photo Scott NELSON/ (Photo credit should read Scott Nelson/AFP/Getty Images) Scott Nelson, AFP/Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Garth Brooks salutes the crowd after winning the "Video of the Year" for the song "The Red Strokes" 10 May at the 30th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Los Angeles. The awards were held at Universal City. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read DAN GROSHONG/AFP/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Garth Brooks salutes the crowd after winning the "Video of the Year" for the song "The Red Strokes" 10 May at the 30th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Los Angeles. The awards were held at Universal City. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read DAN GROSHONG/AFP/Getty Images) DAN GROSHONG, AFP/Getty Images
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Country singers Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attend the opening of The Zone, a therapeutic play and education enviroment at Mount Sinai Hospital February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Country singers Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attend the opening of The Zone, a therapeutic play and education enviroment at Mount Sinai Hospital February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) Peter Kramer, Getty Images
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 7: Retired football player Troy Aikman (L) and country singer Garth Brooks (R) shake hands during the opening of The Zone, a therapeutic play and education environment at Mount Sinai Hospital February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 7: Retired football player Troy Aikman (L) and country singer Garth Brooks (R) shake hands during the opening of The Zone, a therapeutic play and education environment at Mount Sinai Hospital February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) Peter Kramer, Getty Images
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 7: Country singer Garth Brooks attends the opening of The Zone, a therapeutic play and education environment at Mount Sinai Hospital February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 7: Country singer Garth Brooks attends the opening of The Zone, a therapeutic play and education environment at Mount Sinai Hospital February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) Peter Kramer, Getty Images
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PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 18: Singers Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks pose on the red carpet for Celebrity Fight Night XII March 18, 2006 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Will Powers/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 18: Singers Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks pose on the red carpet for Celebrity Fight Night XII March 18, 2006 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Will Powers/Getty Images) Will Powers, Getty Images
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FORT WORTH, TX - JANUARY 22: Musician Garth Brooks speaks on stage with children as the NHLPA, NHL and Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation donate a hockey-themed "zone" playroom to the Cook Children's Medical Center on January 22, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - JANUARY 22: Musician Garth Brooks speaks on stage with children as the NHLPA, NHL and Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation donate a hockey-themed "zone" playroom to the Cook Children's Medical Center on January 22, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images) Dave Sandford, Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Musicians Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks arrive at the 2007 MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Don Henley at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Musicians Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks arrive at the 2007 MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Don Henley at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Kevin Winter, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 18: Musicians Garth Brooks (L) and wife Trisha Yearwood perform onstage during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS - MAY 18: Musicians Garth Brooks (L) and wife Trisha Yearwood perform onstage during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 18: (L-R) Musicians Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire onstage during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS - MAY 18: (L-R) Musicians Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire onstage during the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS - MAY 18: Music artist Garth Brooks performs during the 43rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS - MAY 18: Music artist Garth Brooks performs during the 43rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 18, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 18: Musician Garth Brooks performs at "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" January 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. The event includes a diverse array of talent featuring both musical performances and historical readings and an appearance by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 18: Musician Garth Brooks performs at "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" January 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. The event includes a diverse array of talent featuring both musical performances and historical readings and an appearance by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Mark Wilson, Getty Images
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 18: Garth Brooks peforms during the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" on January 18, 2009 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event includes a diverse array of talent featuring both musical performances and historical readings and an appearance by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 18: Garth Brooks peforms during the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" on January 18, 2009 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event includes a diverse array of talent featuring both musical performances and historical readings and an appearance by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 15: Recording artist Garth Brooks smiles during a news conference to announce that he will come out of retirement to perform a series of special engagements at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas October 15, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brooks will perform four shows, Fridays through Sundays, for about 15 weeks a year. His first show is scheduled for December 11, 2009. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 15: Recording artist Garth Brooks smiles during a news conference to announce that he will come out of retirement to perform a series of special engagements at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas October 15, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brooks will perform four shows, Fridays through Sundays, for about 15 weeks a year. His first show is scheduled for December 11, 2009. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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NEW YORK - JANUARY 08: Musician Garth Brooks attends the PBR & Garth Brooks Teammates For Kids Foundation press conference at Madison Square Garden on January 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - JANUARY 08: Musician Garth Brooks attends the PBR & Garth Brooks Teammates For Kids Foundation press conference at Madison Square Garden on January 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Getty Images) Dario Cantatore, Getty Images
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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Singer Garth Brooks performs onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Singer Garth Brooks performs onstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for AFI
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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Singer Garth Brooks, 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and director Clint Eastwood backstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI)
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 09: Singer Garth Brooks, 39th Life Achievement Award recipient Morgan Freeman and director Clint Eastwood backstage at the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Morgan Freeman held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 9, 2011 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Morgan Freeman will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 19 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AFI) Christopher Polk, Getty Images for AFI
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Garth Brooks and Billy Joel attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Shubert Alley on June 16, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Garth Brooks and Billy Joel attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Shubert Alley on June 16, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame) Larry Busacca
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Garth Brooks and Billy Joel perform onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Shubert Alley on June 16, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Garth Brooks and Billy Joel perform onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Shubert Alley on June 16, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame) Larry Busacca
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 14: Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks performs at CBS' Teachers Rock Special live concert at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 14: Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks performs at CBS' Teachers Rock Special live concert at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Kevin Winter, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 07: Recording artists George Strait (L) and Garth Brooks perform during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 07: Recording artists George Strait (L) and Garth Brooks perform during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Country musicians Jamey Johnson, Trisha Yearwood, and Garth Brooks, former US First Lady Laura Bush, and Nancy Jones attend the funeral service for George Jones at The Grand Ole Opry on May 2, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Nancy Jones)
NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Country musicians Jamey Johnson, Trisha Yearwood, and Garth Brooks, former US First Lady Laura Bush, and Nancy Jones attend the funeral service for George Jones at The Grand Ole Opry on May 2, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Nancy Jones) Rick Diamond
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NORMAN, OK - JULY 06: Garth Brooks performs during the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to benefit United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on July 6, 2013 in Norman, Oklahoma. To donate go to www.unitedwayokc.org or text REBUILD to 52000. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Shock Ink)
NORMAN, OK - JULY 06: Garth Brooks performs during the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to benefit United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on July 6, 2013 in Norman, Oklahoma. To donate go to www.unitedwayokc.org or text REBUILD to 52000. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Shock Ink) Rick Diamond
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NORMAN, OK - JULY 06: Garth Brooks performs during the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to benefit United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on July 6, 2013 in Norman, Oklahoma. To donate go to www.unitedwayokc.org or text REBUILD to 52000. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Shock Ink)
NORMAN, OK - JULY 06: Garth Brooks performs during the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to benefit United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on July 6, 2013 in Norman, Oklahoma. To donate go to www.unitedwayokc.org or text REBUILD to 52000. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Shock Ink) Rick Diamond
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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 22: Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform during Playin' Possum! The Final No Show Tribute To George Jones - Show at Bridgestone Arena on November 22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 22: Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform during Playin' Possum! The Final No Show Tribute To George Jones - Show at Bridgestone Arena on November 22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) Terry Wyatt, Getty Images
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ROSEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 04: Garth Brooks performs at the Allstate Arena on September 4, 2014 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
ROSEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 04: Garth Brooks performs at the Allstate Arena on September 4, 2014 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images) Daniel Boczarski, Getty Images
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ROSEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 04: Garth Brooks performs at the Allstate Arena on September 4, 2014 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
ROSEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 04: Garth Brooks performs at the Allstate Arena on September 4, 2014 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images) Daniel Boczarski, Getty Images
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attend the ASCAP Centennial Awards at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 17, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ASCAP)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks attend the ASCAP Centennial Awards at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 17, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ASCAP) Theo Wargo
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Garth Brooks performs onstage at the ASCAP Centennial Awards at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 17, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for ASCAP)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Garth Brooks performs onstage at the ASCAP Centennial Awards at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 17, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for ASCAP) Brian Ach
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks (L) and singer Trisha Yearwood attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks (L) and singer Trisha Yearwood attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Jason Merritt, Getty Images
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks (L) and singer Lee Brice attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks (L) and singer Lee Brice attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Jason Merritt, Getty Images
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks performs during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for dcp)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks performs during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for dcp) Ethan Miller
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks accepts the Milestone Award for Most Awarded ACM Entertainer of the Year during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for dcp)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 19: Honoree Garth Brooks accepts the Milestone Award for Most Awarded ACM Entertainer of the Year during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for dcp) Ethan Miller
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 06: (L-R) Recording artists Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert and George Strait speak onstage during the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 06: (L-R) Recording artists Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert and George Strait speak onstage during the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame. (pictured) Husband and Wife Honorees Garth Brooks joins Trisha Yearwood on her Star at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame. (pictured) Husband and Wife Honorees Garth Brooks joins Trisha Yearwood on her Star at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) Rick Diamond, Getty Images
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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame. (pictured) Garth Brooks on his Star at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame. (pictured) Garth Brooks on his Star at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) Rick Diamond, Getty Images
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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are Inducted Into The Nashville Walk Of Fame at the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) Rick Diamond, Getty Images
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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 25: Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform during The Country Music Hall of Fame 2015 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMHOF)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 25: Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform during The Country Music Hall of Fame 2015 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMHOF) Rick Diamond
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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 25: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend The Country Music Hall of Fame 2015 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMHOF)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 25: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend The Country Music Hall of Fame 2015 Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMHOF) Rick Diamond
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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 4, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attend the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 4, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 03: Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks speaks during a news conference to discuss plans for his upcoming concerts at the new Las Vegas Arena on December 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Arena is scheduled to open in April 2016 and Brooks will perform there on July 2-4, 2016. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 03: Singer/songwriter Garth Brooks speaks during a news conference to discuss plans for his upcoming concerts at the new Las Vegas Arena on December 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Arena is scheduled to open in April 2016 and Brooks will perform there on July 2-4, 2016. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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    We knew Garth Brooks was coming to Des Moines.

    We knew that tickets were going on sale Friday morning.

    We knew that there would be excitement, but we didn't know that Garth Brooks would send us out on an emotional rollercoaster. As my blood pressure returns back to its normal levels, let's take a look back at the eight stages of trying to buy Garth Brooks tickets.

    Stage 1: Trepidation

    Should I do this? Can I do this? **Checks bank account** Okay, maybe this CAN happen.

    Garth Brooks doesn't frequent Des Moines much, so this might be worth it.

    Okay, I'm doing this.

    Stage 2: Preparation  

    Okay, Iet me open up 10 tabs on Google Chrome.

    Stage 3: Anxiety

    Ugh. The waiting room? Dis tew much.

    Stage 4: Anger

    WTF? Did the site just crash.

    I'm never going to get tickets now.

    Stage 5: Shock

    PLOT TWIST. He's adding another show.

    AND ANOTHER ONE...

    AND ANOTHER ONE...

    AND ANOTHER ONE...

    Okay. Should be enough shows, right? No. ANOTHER ONE.

    Garth Brooks has to be sitting in front of his laptop and refreshing the screen like...

    Stage 6: Going through the purchasing process all over again.

    Hoping for the best.

    Stage 7: Back in the waiting room...

    What is my life right now?

    Stage 8: Joy

    Wait. Wait. Wait. I'M IN! I'VE GOT TICKEEEEEEETS.

    I can't believe this is happening...

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