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Something Is Happening: Can a Garth Concert Bring Us Together?

There's something special happening on Garth Brooks' arena tour, and this time, we're not just hearing it from the fans. We're hearing it straight from Garth himself!

On September 13, 2026, Garth published an open letter titled "Something Is Happening...", describing a feeling he's experiencing onstage that even decades of performing haven't prepared him for.

And after attending arena shows in Indianapolis, Denver, and Salt Lake City, Deb has a few thoughts about that!

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Now it's your turn, Garth fans!

Have you attended one of the arena concerts this year? Did you notice something different about the energy, the audience, or the connection with Garth?

Maybe it was a song, a special interaction, or simply looking around and realizing that thousands of strangers were all sharing the same moment.

We want to hear YOUR stories! After all, Garthology is about the fans just as much as it's about the man and his music.

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Read Garth's Open Letter:
Something Is Happening... — GarthBrooks.com

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Share your concert memories, join the discussion, and tell us what Garth's letter meant to you.

Because whether you're a lifelong fan or just attended your first show, we're all part of this incredible Garth family.

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The Garth Channel has gone quiet…again. 🎙️💔

In this solo episode of Garthology, Deb takes a look at the change, remembers what made The Garth Channel such a special place for fans, and talks about what she hopes might be part of whatever Garth is planning next.

From deep cuts and live performances to behind-the-scenes stories, G-ology, T-Time with Trisha, and those wonderfully personal Garth moments, The Garth Channel offered something beyond a playlist—it gave fans another way to feel connected.

And since Garth and Trisha suddenly have a few radio segments in need of a home…Deb has a completely selfless solution. 😉

Garthology is officially volunteering its services.

G-ology? We’ll take it.

T-Time with Trisha? Absolutely.

Stories from the road? Come on over.

Garth and Trisha dropping by just to talk about whatever they want? We can clear the schedule.

We have microphones. We have enthusiasm. We have Pete and Jess. And Deb is apparently now also the booking department. 😂

All joking aside, Deb also looks ahead to the newly announced multimedia and radio initiative expected from Garth and asks the most important question: What would YOU want from whatever comes next?

Would you bring back the familiar segments? More deep cuts? Concert memories? Songwriter and band interviews? Fan requests? Studio stories? New artist discovery?

And if The Garth Channel was part of your regular listening routine, we want to hear about that, too.

Send Garthology your wish list—we may share your ideas in a future episode!

The station may have gone quiet, but we're still listening for what's next.

And Garth…you know where to find us. 😉

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On September 11, 2026—the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001—Garth Brooks performed at Chicago’s Allstate Arena. During the concert, he paused the celebration to acknowledge the significance of the day and shared something Deb hadn’t remembered: Garth was in New York City on September 11, 2001.

In this episode, Deb talks about Garth’s memories of that day, including seeing tanks on the streets of New York and turning on the radio only to hear his own song, “We Shall Be Free.” Garth explained that from that moment forward, the song meant something different to him.

Deb explores how that can happen for us as fans, too. The recording doesn’t change—but sometimes our experiences completely change what we hear in a song.

She also looks at three songs Garth performed during the Chicago concert and the message they take on when considered together:

🎵 “We Shall Be Free” — HOPE
A vision of the kind of world we still hope to create.

“All American Kid” — SERVICE
A reminder of the individuals who choose to serve and sacrifice for others.

🌹 “The Change” — ACTION
A challenge to keep doing the good we can, even when one person’s effort seems too small to make a difference.

Hope. Service. Action.

Three Garth songs. Three powerful ideas. And 25 years later, a meaningful way to remember September 11 through the music that has accompanied so many moments in our lives.

Join Deb for this special Garthology remembrance as we reflect on the music, the memories, and the way familiar songs can suddenly mean something entirely new.

❤️ Love will always win.

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Garth is back in the arena…and Deb was there for the first TWO nights!

In this episode of Garthology, Deb takes us inside the opening weekend of Garth Brooks’ new Blame It All on My Roots Arena Tour in Indianapolis. From a stage that brings the energy of the ’90s into 2026 to deep cuts, unexpected covers, an incredible band, and two VERY special “Look Down” moments, these were two nights she won’t soon forget.

We’re talking about the thrill of hearing Garth open the show just like he did back in 1996, the surprise of hearing “We Bury the Hatchet,” a little Keith Whitley, a Friday night packed with covers, and the excitement of wondering which performances from Indianapolis might eventually find their way onto Killer Live.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the magic of those legendary ’90s Garth arena shows could be captured again, Deb has an answer: this tour isn’t trying to recreate the past—it’s reconnecting with the spirit of it!

Grab your cowboy hat, turn it up, and come along for opening weekend!

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The Ultimate Garth Draft is officially in the hands of the listeners!

For five episodes, Deb, Pete, and Jess battled their way through ten categories to create their own Ultimate Garth Albums. But once our albums were complete, we wanted to know: What would YOUR Ultimate Garth album look like?

You answered — and now Deb and Pete are going through your picks!

In this episode, we're giving a Garthology shoutout to listener albums submitted by Josh Brown, Pete Brunker, Jen Tyler, Doug Everly, Jacob Heard, Lisa Yunker, Jeanann Goss, and Teri Brown.

And these albums are ALL over the Garth map — in the best possible way.

We talk about:

• Why “The Thunder Rolls,” “We Shall Be Free,” and “Not Counting You” make such great opening tracks
• The songs that kept appearing on listener albums
• Some seriously good deep-cut choices
• Why “Tacoma,” “The Storm,” and “Which One of Them” clearly have some devoted Garthology fans
• Chris Gaines making his way onto the Ultimate Garth albums
• An entire album devoted to Garth & Trisha duets
• Why “I Don’t Have to Wonder” is such a fantastic story song
• The listeners who followed our categories — and the ones who decided our rules were merely suggestions :)
• Why these albums show just how much incredible music exists beyond Garth's biggest hits

And then comes the part we were dreading…

Deb and Pete each have to choose their FAVORITE listener album.

Who gets their vote?

You'll have to listen to find out!

🎧 And we still want to hear yours!

If you haven't created your own Ultimate Garth Album yet, head over to the Garthology Facebook page and give us your ten picks:

Opening Track • Hit Single • Cover Song • Deep Cut • Ballad • High Energy Song • Story Song • Underrated Song • Wildcard • Closing Track

Because if this challenge proved anything, it's that there really isn't one Ultimate Garth Brooks album.

Each and every person has their own!

Thanks for listening, thanks for playing along, and thanks for being part of Garthology!

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More Than a Tour: The Philosophy Behind Garth Brooks' Return to the Arena

In this solo episode, Deb dives into the series of articles Garth has been sharing on his website (https://garthbrooks.com/news) leading up to his 2026 arena tour. From equal ticket pricing and affordability to cutting-edge production, Housekeeping, and the return of the legendary drum pod, every decision points to something bigger than concerts.

This isn't just a discussion about stages and setlists—it's about trust, respect, and the unique relationship Garth has built with his fans over the last three decades.

If you've ever wondered what makes a Garth Brooks show feel unlike anyone else's, this episode is for you.

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After five episodes, dozens of legendary songs, and some strategic maneuvering, the Ultimate Garth Draft has reached its epic conclusion!

In this final installment, Deb, Pete, and Jess make their last two selections: Wildcard Pick and Closing Track. But with only one chance left to secure those must-have songs, every decision matters.

Will Deb's strategy pay off? Can Pete finish his album without The Dance? (Yeah... good luck with that.) And wait until you hear Jess's surprise closing pick that nobody saw coming.

The trio also reveals their complete Ultimate Garth albums, shares the backup picks that almost made the cut, reflects on what this series meant to them, and asks YOU to decide whose album deserves to win the Ultimate Garth Draft Championship.

From emotional favorites to strategic steals—and plenty of laughs along the way—this finale is a celebration of Garth's incredible catalog and the fans who love it.

Now it's your turn... whose album takes the crown?

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The draft is heating up!

In Part 4 of our Ultimate Garth Draft series, we're filling two more spots on our dream Garth Brooks albums: Story Song and Underrated Song. And if there's one thing Garth does better than almost anyone, it's telling a story.

From heartbreaking classics to hidden gems that deserved so much more love, Deb, Pete, and Jess make their picks, defend their choices, and—for the first time in the draft—someone actually loses their first choice to another host! The strategy is getting real.

Which song gets taken for the first time? Which forgotten favorite earns a well-deserved spotlight? And is Deb's album becoming the most emotionally unpredictable playlist ever assembled?

Join us as the competition continues and our Ultimate Garth albums get one step closer to completion.

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