Why Garth Brooks didn't sing at event

 
By Brandy McDonnell
Published: November 20, 2007

Despite the fireworks displays, appearances from big-name Oklahoma stars and historical nature of the event, some viewers left Friday’s Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular dissatisfied.

Although he was listed as one of the five headliners for the event, country music star Garth Brooks didn’t perform.

“Garth Brooks was very happy to be a presenter at the Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular. He was never inten...


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