See the Setlist for Garth Brooks’ “Blame It All On My Roots” Arena Tour Kick-Off

Garth Brooks kicked off his "Blame It All On My Roots" arena tour with two sold-out shows in Indianapolis. The tour, announced in July, is a recreation of his 1996-1998 world tour. Brooks took the stage at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, August 20, slightly before 8 p.m.

Brooks' setlist for the opening night featured deep cuts and fan favorites from across his career, with no songs from after 1997, according to Billboard. The show included performances by his band, which features longtime collaborators such as pianist Dave Gant, drummer Mike Palmer, fiddle player Jimmy Mattingly, pedal steel guitarist Bruce Bouton, and bassist Mark Greenwood.

Brooks emerged on stage from a grand piano, singing the opening lines of "The Old Stuff" from his 1995 album Fresh Horses. After the show, Brooks thanked the audience on social media, posting on Instagram and X that the Indianapolis crowd had set the tone for the tour.

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