Garth Brooks thanked Pittsburgh and Steeler Nation Sunday morning shortly after his record-breaking show at Heinz Field.
On social media the country superstar posted a video from the show fully embracing the city and its sports teams: He’s sporting a Pirates jersey with No. 7 Roethlisberger and waving a terrible towel.
He wrote, “#SteelerNation you showed me tonight that you ARE #PittsburghStrong FOREVER! Thank YOU for the LOVE and the UNITY!! love, g #GARTHinPITTSBURGH”
Watch the clip:
View this post on Instagram#SteelerNation you showed me tonight that you ARE #PittsburghStrong FOREVER! Thank YOU for the LOVE and the UNITY!! love, g #GARTHinPITTSBURGH A post shared by Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) on May 18, 2019 at 8:44pm PDT
The show was expected to top 75,000 for a Heinz Field record. Brooks and his band played a roughly two-hour set that started with “All Day Long” and ending with “Standing Outside the Fire.”
Fans responded with similar enthusiasm flooding social media with selfies from the show, concerts photo and clips and generally excited posts.
Here’s a small sampling:
View this post on InstagramCHILLS: 75,000 people lighting up their cell phones while @garthbrooks sings The River. What an amazing sight @heinzfield. #GarthInPittsburgh A post shared by Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) on May 18, 2019 at 9:30pm PDT
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I mean, the weather was great, @garthbrooks killed it! Made some new friends, loved every moment. Even the rain delay! #garthinpittsburgh #garthbrooks #country @heinzfield #christmasgift #birthdaypresent #happy #unansweredprayers A post shared by corey williams (@anisalove2019) on May 19, 2019 at 6:54am PDT
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Garth was AMAZING! #garthinpittsburgh A post shared by Anna Ellis (@anna_ellis0627) on May 19, 2019 at 6:26am PDT
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I grew up listening to @garthbrooks and man he didn’t disappoint last night! #garthbrooksstadiumtour #garthinpittsburgh A post shared by Christina Lochrane (@stinagirl26) on May 19, 2019 at 5:05am PDT
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#GARTHinPITTSBURGH A post shared by Mara (@maraisepic) on May 19, 2019 at 12:45am PDT