2008 Awards Gala Shatters Records – Raises Over $5 Million!
More than 1,500 guests at the RiverCentre were thrilled to learn that this year’s “Mystery Guest” performer was none other than Garth Brooks. In an intimate biographical journey of the evolution of his music, Garth paid tribute to the artists that had such powerful influence on the development of his incredible career.
On Saturday, he credited such artists as Merle Haggard and George Jones who were his dad's favorites, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Seger, Billy Joel, James Taylor and George Strait. In a 45 minute performance he intertwined these artist’s hits with his own to tell a passionate musical story of his development delighting all who attended.
Brooks also gave a sincere thanks to Bill and Tani, who helped restore his youngest daughter, Colleen’s hearing. She had lost 35 percent of her hearing and, at age 12 was fitted with a Starkey hearing aid.
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