Brooks embarked on his only world tour in 1993. Garth: Live from Central Park was a concert held by American country pop musician Garth Brooks on August 7, 1997 at Central Park in New York City. [4] It was broadcast on HBO, receiving nearly 15 million live viewers, the most of any concert special that year, and it received six Emmy Award nominations. The HBO special, Garth: Live From Central Park, was nominated for six Emmy awards and was 1997s highest-rated music special. Brooks' 199698 world tour continued the tradition established by his first tour, selling each ticket for the same price ($20), regardless of location in the venue. 'More than a memory': Fans remember 1997 shows as Garth Brooks returns to play Oklahoma City. Garth Brooks has received every accolade the music industry can bestow on an artist and is the top-selling solo artist in U.S history with over 148 million album sales. In July 2016, Brooks returned to New York for the first time in 19 years with a pair of shows at the new Yankee Stadium, the first country act to headline a concert there. Garth Live from Central Park: Directed by Marty Callner. Garth Brooks's 1997 Concert & Tour History | Concert Archives ET. Fast and reliable. Garth Brooks to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Central Park Concert See details.