THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN: BST HYDE PARK . . . “WORTH THE WAIT A MILLION TIMES OVER”

For fans in the record-breaking crowd that flooded BST Hyde Park to see Garth Brooks’ first U.K. concert in almost 30 years, the wait was more than worth it.  

Here’s what they had to say.

Kerrie Greenaway posted:  “What a night. !!! Stood right there, feet hurting, voice fading, heart full, and amazing memories made. The night was one of the best. Garth Brooks connection with the crowd, his amazement hearing the crowd sing his songs back to him, the goosebumps I had, so much to praise. Absolute Gem of a performance. Thank you GB, but please don't leave it another 30 years.  

Richard Harlow wrote:  “all my life I’ve waited to see him, it was amazing, best concert I’ve ever been too.”

Cowgirlandkicks shared: “Some moments deserve a permanent place on the grid

Watching Garth Brooks live at BST Hyde Park has been on my bucket list for years, and somehow it was even better than I imagined. A night full of incredible music, thousands of country fans singing every word and memories I’ll never forget. Sometimes it’s nice to step away from the dancing and simply enjoy being part of the country music community.   What a night ”

Tina Washington enthused: “My first time seeing Garth Brooks and wow what an amazing night. I really do hope he does come back to the uk.”

Hannah Claire said: “It was UNBELIEVABLE Dream come true bucket list moment.”

Audra Johnson wrote: “We travelled from Aberdeen with high expectations and you delivered on every one. What an amazing day. Just so sorry it had to end. Please please please come back soon ”

Damian Van Stevens posted: “Best night of my life. Garth gave his all and the crowd gave it right back. Amazing and still buzzing on Monday morning.”

Adam Johns said: “It was worth the wait a million times over Garth.”

The artists who performed before Garth also took to social media to share their excitement.  Members of the Zac Brown Band recalled slow dancing to “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and “The Dance” as teens and singing along to “Friends in Low Places.” “This was awesome and an honor,” they wrote. “Thanks to Garth and everyone who put this together. Great crowd!!!”

Chanel Yates posted: “BST Hyde Park SUPPORTING Garth Brooks R U KIDDING ME?!!!  This  was a literal dream come true !!!!”

On the day of the concert, Mae Estes posted a video of her Opry performance of “The Dance” with the caption, “When you sang his song on the Opry and now you’re opening for Garth Brooks in London, England. Today’s the day, BST Hyde Park!”