If Garth Brooks could have it his way, he’d improve on the concert going and ticket buying experience by making scalping illegal. Hee actually doesn’t understand why it isn’t already. The country music star is currently gearing up to go back out on the road. After teasing a new album and new music earlier this year, the “Friends In Low Places” singer finally made the announcement officially earlier this month. Through a release on his website, and in a couple of different social media posts, the country superstar told everyone that the “wait is over,” and happily shared that his Blame It All On My Roots Tour will get kicked off in August: “Going back into the arenas is about putting the stadium show in a box. The excitement gets multiplied by the intimacy. Every seat is a great seat. This is personal.” The wait is over… Garth Brooks is kicking off the Blame It All On My Roots Tour! The first stop is Indianapolis, Indiana! Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, at 10:00 AM EDT at https://t.co/QFQKNte63Q -Team Garth pic.twitter.com/x6TmASteEU — Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) July 7, 2026 The 64-year-old country star last brought his music to the masses with his Stadium Tour, which played its final show in the fall of 2022. Garth’s Las Vegas residency – Garth Brooks/Plus ONE – followed after that, but even that wrapped in July of 2024. All that to say, there certainly has been a wait for fans to see him live, and now we’re just a month or so from that wait being over. Besides the return of Brooks in general, there’s a lot about this tour to look forward to. The “Friends In Low Places” singer has been building the hype by announcing things like: –All tickets will be the exact same price, from the front row up to the nosebleeds -Says he’ll be recording a live album titled Killer Live throughout the Blame It On My Roots Tour  -Promised new, state-of-the-art technology with this tour, including a revamped “Drum Pod” and a video screen he’s calling “The Halo’ And if he could, Brooks would add “getting rid of ticket scalping” to that list. In a release on garthbrooks.com (that’s the sole place where Garth breaks news now), Brooks let his position on ticket scalpers be known. The country icon strongly believes that scalping should be illegal, and says he’s entertained the thought of walking up to the “powers that be” and telling them he only wants to tour in a world where scalping is outlawed: “I’ve never understood why scalping is legal. I don’t think I am making it too simple by saying if we just make scalping illegal, a bunch of the problems of today’s ticketing procedures would be gone… I’ve always wanted to go to the ‘powers that be’ and tell them I would be happy to do a tour without scalping if they want to see if we all miss it or not.” Hey, if there’s anything with the power to face the “powers that be,” it’d be Garth. While we wait and see how Garth vs. Ticket Scalpers plays out, we’re also still waiting to hear more from Garth on additional tour dates. As of right now, the only announced dates are the first two nights – August 21 and 22 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tickets for those back-to-back shows go on sale Friday, July 17. Certainly seems like Garth Brooks would rather you get your tickets the non-scalper-route.The post Garth Brooks Says Ticket Scalping Should Be Illegal: “See If We All Miss It Or Not” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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No better place to see a concert – especially this one. I just got back from three nights at Red Rocks, and I can confidently say it’s my favorite concert venue in the country. And we want to send one of you and a guest to Colorado for an unforgettable night of country music with one of the best artists in the game. Ian Munsick is gearing up to release his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, on August 21, and the Wyoming native will celebrate the new album with his second headlining concert at Red Rocks on August 25, 2026, which will also feature ERNEST and Ned LeDoux. It’s not one you’re going to want to miss, and thanks to Ian and our friends over at Triple Tigers, we’re giving away a trip for two to Red Rocks for the album release show. One winner will receive: Two tickets to the show at Red Rocks One night hotel stay in Denver on August 25 Roundtrip airfare for the winner plus a guest An Ian Munsick merch pack You can enter down below or by clicking the link here. The winner must be following both Whiskey Riff and Ian Munsick on Instagram, and entries are limited to one per person. Entries for the giveaway must be in by 11:59 PM central time on August 10, and the winner will be selected and notified on August 11. And now for the fine print: This contest is open to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older. Travel and accommodations are not included other than that noted above. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. By entering, you agree to the Official Rules here, and acknowledge that your information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy for Triple Tigers/Sony Music. By entering, you agree to receive marketing emails and SMS messages from Whiskey Riff, Ian Munsick, and/or Sony Music/Triple Tigers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. Giveaway void where prohibited. And that’s it. If you’ve ever seen Ian Munsick in concert, you already know this is going to be an incredible show. He’s one of the most electric live performers in country music right now, and there’s no better setting for his western country sound than the iconic mountains of Red Rocks. Ian has already released a couple of songs from the new album, including the viral “Love Is Blind,” and has promised plenty of his signature fiddle and steel along with his unique sound that pays homage to the American west: “Since the very start of my musical journey I’ve always aspired to be an innovator. My voice has always been different so naturally, my music should be a little different too. When we started making this album, the relationship between my voice and the musical production was always at the forefront of the creative process. You’ll hear modern sounds rooted in folky textures, soaked with steel guitar and, of course, plenty of fiddle. Melodies that will, hopefully, haunt you till the end of your days and lyrics that will take you to the place that inspires me most; the west.” It’s going to be one heck of a night at Red Rocks. And we’re pumped to send one of you there to experience it. Good luck! Loading…The post Win A Trip For Two To Red Rocks For Ian Munsick’s Official Release Party For His Upcoming Album ‘The Mountain Goat’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.