From the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville, Garth Brooks announced the end of his retirement this morning. "And the truth, is if we ever do tour again, if we ever put out new music again, it's going to be another five years," Brooks elaborated, citing his youngest daughter is only 13. More about Garth's immediate future is expected to be revealed in a press conference, believed to be taking place this afternoon at 1pm PT at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Here's the official press release:
LAS VEGAS, October 15, 2009--Steve Wynn celebrates a relationship with Garth Brooks to present a series of special engagements at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Concerts begin December 11, 2009.
The Chairman of the Board and CEO of Wynn Resorts describes the first time he saw Brooks perform for friends: "Everything about Garth's performances--his artistry, the range of his voice and connection with his audience--is something that I haven't seen since the Rat Pack. In show business, for a single performer to lift an entire audience emotionally to the point where they pray it doesn't end, is an extraordinary and unique thing that only a few gifted people can do. But that is what I experienced when I saw Garth on stage, alone with his guitar, doing a history of his personal journey in music. I watched a man create instant love in real time, right before my eyes. Now we have the privilege at Wynn and Encore in Las Vegas to share this extraordinary, intimate experience with everyone," says Wynn.
"Steve Wynn has done what I thought was impossible. He has given me a chance to sing again for the people, while at the same time never missing a day with my children," says Brooks."I am naturally nervous, but it feels good to be out from under the low ceiling of 'retirement' I put on myself."
Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8 a.m. sharp PT (9 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. CT and 11 a.m. ET).
Tickets are $125 plus a $5 service charge and a $13 tax to equal a total of $143.
Confirmed Concert Dates:
December 11, 12, 13
January 1, 2, 3 and 22, 23, 24
February 12, 13, 14 and 26, 27, 28
Concert times:
Friday 8 p.m.
Saturday 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Sunday 8 p.m.
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