Garth Brooks Cancels Upcoming Baltimore Concert

BALTIMORE, MD — Country star Garth Brooks has canceled his tour stop in Baltimore. He cited the latest wave of the coronavirus in making his decision.

Brooks was slated to play at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, Oct. 2.

"In July, I sincerely thought the pandemic was falling behind us," Brooks said in a statement Wednesday. "Now, watching this new wave, I realize we are still in the fight and I must do my part."

Said Brooks: "I have asked the wonderful cities of Cincinnati and Charlotte to wait too long and I don't want to now do that same thing to the great folks in Boston and Baltimore. As far as Nashville, we are looking for a make up date from the July rain out and though this is not COVID related, to make them wait makes me sad, as well. So, it is with a heavy heart we announce the decision to cancel all 5 shows but with a hopeful heart, we will reschedule and start over when this wave seems to be behind us."

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Patch editor Kimberly Johnson contributed to this article.