Garth Brooks Heard Nashville Shooting Sirens Driving To Studio
Garth Brooks hosted a short and somber Studio G last night after news of the world focused on the Nashville school shooting yesterday morning (3/27) that killed three children and…

Garth Brooks hosted a short and somber Studio G last night after news of the world focused on the Nashville school shooting yesterday morning (3/27) that killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school.
An emotional and stoic Garth said he heard several emergency vehicles drive past him heading into the studio. "It never hit me. But on my way to the studio today as I got hit by five or six coming on the shoulder. I didn't even think about it. It just seemed like a regular morning. And then when you get to the studio, we were probably in there about an hour. When you get the news of what's happened and then what it's like a mile away from where you're at."
Brooks added, "It's always heartbreaking when you see any kind of situation like what happened today, but to know it's in your own hometown, it's a little tough."
He said that he told his producer that he didn't feel like doing Studio G, "You start thinking when things like this happen, you really don't want to be by yourself. So, I drove home and me, and Miss Yearwood just kind of went on the farm in the sunshine and really didn't say much. We just kind of held each other. That's kind of where we're at. This is the kind of thing to be sad, be confused, be angry, all those things I think are expected right now. I have no idea what people are going through, and I pray I never know. Thank God for our first responders; I don't know how they do their job, and thank God for our teachers; they are the angels of our children."
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Garth got emotional and held back tears, saying, "So, that's it, really not a lot to say." His producer tells him off camera that fans are thanking him for being there. He says, "What do you say because it's the world that we live in right now. I was talking to someone today, and it's just like, something like this happens, and here comes the thoughts and prayers, and here comes the anger, and here come the debates about all the stuff, and then it kind of fades for those who aren't victims until it happens again and the same cycle starts up."
Brooks then says to reach out to friends and family who are struggling with life. "Just ask them if they want to talk." He returns to the victims saying, "Those poor parents and those poor parents of everyone involved. That's the only position that I know is the parent role. And our babies were fortunate enough to go through school without anything like this happening in their areas. God love those people who want to teach the children, and God love those people that want to protect them."
Garth ended the Studio G session by saying, "I want to say to everyone around the planet your thoughts are appreciated for the focus of your prayers and your thoughts toward those families here in Nashville. Love you. Love one another. Here's to us finding what's in us to choose love as the first option instead of the last one."
Garth Brooks is a country superstar that can command a stadium full of people in any city he plays, even though his last stadium tour is one that he says was his last. Now with his sites set on a Las Vegas "Garth Brooks / Plus One" at the Coliseum at Caesars Palace residency for the foreseeable future, Garth is celebrating his 61st birthday today (2/7).
Brooks chatted with fans on his weekly Studio G recently (1/9). He said, "I'll tell you right now, this will be the busiest year of our career." It's a big statement coming from a guy who's filled many years of his life on the road and in the studio. He added, "There are going to be so many things happening this year."
Later in the year, he and Trisha Yearwood are committed to a Habitat for Humanity building project on behalf of former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. But what else does he have on tap? He does have his new downtown Nashville entertainment venue, Friends in Low Places. Brooks laughs, "This year, we get to open up, I hope."
Garth is also expecting to return to the recording studio this year. He offered, "The studio is going to be wide open this year. We're going to go in and just do a lot of things that probably never will see the light of day. But, to be honest with you, those are my favorite sessions." He added, "This'll probably be one of the heaviest years we've ever had 'cause everything's just coming around to an end or a beginning, which is cool."
We look at 30 songs that solidified his place in music history and made him one of the biggest stars to ever emerge from Nashville.
30. "What She's Doing Now"

A song Garth himself co-wrote from the 'Ropin’ The Wind' album. It was released in December of 1991.
29. "That's the Way I Remember It"

From 'In the Life of Chris Gaines' (as Chris Gaines) Album. Yeah, people make fun of the project, but so many of the songs on it were solid.
28. "Why Ain't I Running"

Released in 2003 from Brooks’ 'Scarecrow' album.The song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
27. "People Loving People"

Garth is so good at songs that bring people together and this is one of them from his 2014 'Man Against Machine album.'
26. "She's Every Woman"

A romantic song from Brooks’ 1995 'Fresh Horses' album. It went to number one and is another one Garth co-wrote, this time with Victoria Shaw.
25. "Do What You Gotta Do"

A song released in January of 2000 from his 'Sevens' album. It was a remake of a song recorded by New Grass Revival for their 1989 album 'Friday Night in America.'
24. "Lost in You"

Another Chris Gaines classic and one I personally played over and over again. 'The Life of Chris Gaines' was released in 1999.
23. "Wrapped Up in You"

A single released from Garh’s 'Scarecrow' album in 2001. Another great love song.
22. "It Don't Matter to the Sun

Call me crazy but this is another song from Garth’s 1999 'Chis Gaines' album and it’s just good no matter who he was pretending to be.
21. "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)"

This is just a classic from Brooks’ debut album, released in 1989.
20. "Rodeo"

The perfect song from the 'Ropin’ The Wind' album and a tribute to the rodeo riders including Garth’s good friend Chris LeDoux who passed away in March of 2005.
19. "American Honky-Tonk Bar Association"

Aren’t we all members of this association? Just a great fun single from Garth. It was released on his 'In Pieces' album in 1993.
18. "Not Counting You"

A two stepper perfect for dancing released from Brooks’ 1989 self-titled debut album.
17. "The River"

A powerful song that tells a story from Garth’s 'Ropin' The Wind' album. The song was released as a single and went straight to the top in late 1992.
16. "Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)"

A perfect stadium song and so much fun. This was a huge hit for Brooks in the summer of 1993.
15. "More Than a Memory"

A solid hit written by Lee Brice, Billy Montana and Kyle Jaobs. It made history becoming the only country single to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Songs chart.
14. "Dive Bar" (with Blake Shelton)

A great song and collaboration between Garth and Blake Shelton. The underwater video was also a big hit. This song inspired a tour of dive bars for Brooks in 2019.
13. "The Thunder Rolls"

The song’s video is quite dramatic showing Garth singing in the rain. The song’s subject matter is as strong and powerful as the song itself. Little known fact: The song was originally recorded by Tanya Tucker but she never released it.
12. "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House"

An upbeat song about love from Garth’s 'No Fences' album.
11. "Shameless"

A remake of a Billy Joel classic that Brooks definitely made his own.
10. "To Make You Feel My Love"

Found on the soundtrack of the 1998 movie 'Hope Floats.' Written by Bob Dylan, Dylan gave it to Billy Joel to record for his 'Greatest Hits Vol. III." Dylan later recorded it himself, as did Garth. Trisha Yearwood did her own version (also on 'Hope Floats') and years later, Adele covered it as well.
9. "If Tomorrow Never Comes"

A song well known to be a Garth classic from his debut album. The number one song was only his second single.
8. "Standing Outside the Fire"

A timeless song about standing up for social justice.
7. "Callin' Baton Rouge"

A song released in 1994 and a thriller in concert. From the 'In Pieces' album, it charted number one on Billboard’s Hot CountrySingles and Songs chart.
6. "Papa Loved Mama"

Call me dark, but this is one of my favorite murder songs about a truck driver not able to handle his cheating wife. It only went top five in 1992.
5. “Shallow” with Trisha Yearwood

Garth and Trisha did a great version of the Bradley Cooper/Lady Gaga hit from their film 'A Star Is Born.'
4. "Unanswered Prayers"

A tender ballad released in October of 1990. Yeah, it went straight to number one.
3. "We Shall Be Free"

Probably my favorite song of Garth’s again bringing people together in what should be a fair and loving world.
2. "Friends in Low Places"

Arguably Garth’s biggest hit and definitely the song that made him a superstar. Everyone loves this one from 'No Fences.'
1. "The Dance"

One of the greatest songs of all time was right there on Brooks’ debut album released in 1989. The song’s video shows several American icons and examples of people who died for a dream.