If there’s one thing we know about Garth Brooks, it’s that the man wears his heart on his sleeve. And if there’s one thing we know about Chris Stapleton, it’s that his voice can shake your soul. Put them together, and you’ve got a moment that left the entire room breathless.
Back in March 2020, Garth received the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, an honor that came with a star-studded tribute concert featuring Keith Urban, Lee Brice, Ricky Skaggs, Keb’ Mo’, Trisha Yearwood, and—stealing the show—Chris Stapleton.
Taking the stage with his signature grit and soul, Chris performed Shameless, Garth’s 1991 hit (originally written by Billy Joel), and let’s just say—he didn’t just sing it, he owned it.
The performance earned a standing ovation and, of course, left Garth visibly emotional. And honestly, can you blame him? When Chris Stapleton pours his heart into a song, you feel every note.
If only we had a split screen of Garth’s face the whole time—because watching him react to these kinds of moments is pure gold. Next time he gets a lifetime achievement award, someone needs to make sure that happens. I mean, who wouldn’t pay to see that?
At first, Garth was just vibing, cool as ever. Trisha, on the other hand? Stone-faced. But let’s be real—her purse was probably stuffed with Kleenex, fully prepared for what was about to happen.
Then, as Chris’s voice soared, the emotion hit. Garth couldn’t hold back anymore. And you just know he was gripping Trisha’s hand with full dad-strength while she braced for impact.
As if one killer performance wasn’t enough, Chris also took on Rodeo, and it was electric. He captured the grit, the rawness, the attitude—turning it into a cover unlike anything we’ve ever heard.
And Garth? Pure joy. The man was grinning ear to ear, completely in awe. Meanwhile, Trisha stayed laser-focused—because when you’re Garth Brooks’ emotional first responder, you’ve gotta be ready.
Still, seeing Garth light up like a kid in a candy store was eve
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