When The Audience Belts Out Your Song At Another Concert, You Know You’re A Legend – Garth Brooks And Justin Timberlake Perform “Friends In Low Places”
It’s not often that two musical powerhouses come together on stage to create an unforgettable night for both the live audience and the online community. However, this is exactly what occurred when pop superstar Justin Timberlake was joined by country legend Garth Brooks at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The surprise collaboration took the crowd by storm, yet the combination felt perfectly natural as the performance kicked off.
The partnership was formed during Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 tour, which was launched to celebrate the release of his 2013 album “The 20/20 Experience”. Fans were taken aback when Garth Brooks joined him on stage, not to perform one of Timberlake’s hits, but to sing one of Brooks’ most popular songs: “Friends In Low Places”. Despite the unexpected pairing, the performance was a huge success with the audience. Watch the video below:
At the beginning of the video, the crowd was buzzing with anticipation, possibly sensing someone or something about to appear off-camera. When Justin responded to the audience with, “I mean, this is the country music capital of the world, right?”, and played a few notes on his guitar, it became clear that something special was about to happen. As Justin started singing “Friends in Low Places”, the audience knew every word and joined in wholeheartedly.
“Friends in Low Places” is one of Garth Brooks’ signature songs that has made him a favorite among country music fans. He has won 22 Academy of Country Music Awards and received an impressive 47 nominations throughout his extensive career. His music not only resonates with a broad audience but also his unique blend of pop and country has made his work accessible to even wider listeners. Listen to the original version of “Friends in Low Places” in the video below:
During Justin Timberlake’s rendition of Brooks’ classic hit, the crowd was already ecstatic, singing along with enthusiasm. The excitement reached its peak when Garth Brooks himself joined the stage, embraced Justin, and they continued the song together. The sense of community was evident throughout the performance, with the audience singing along, the backing musicians enjoying the moment, and both Garth and Justin delivering a true country classic together.
Garth Brooks is renowned for his warm personality and unwavering dedication to the country music genre. He is also incredibly supportive of his fans, often going to great lengths to bring joy into their lives. During another performance at the Target Centre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he noticed a fan holding a sign that read: “Chemo this morning. Garth tonight. Enjoying the dance”. Brooks saw the sign, paused his performance to offer words of encouragement, and gave her his guitar.
