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Opening night: Garth Brooks plays 1st of 6 shows in Saskatoon

Thursday was opening night at SaskTel Centre where Garth Brooks played the first of six shows scheduled over the weekend in Saskatoon.

Thursday was Brooks' first of 6 shows in Saskatoon

A group of fans made the trip to Saskatoon from Lucky Lake, Sask., about 150 kilometres south of Saskatoon. (Chanss Lagaden/CBC)

Before heading on stage for the first of his six shows in Saskatoon,Garth Brooks shared a video from backstage thanking fans for coming out to see him.

CBC reporter James Hopkinhopped aboard the shuttle bus to SaskTel Centre to get the fan experience.

Fans lined up outside the SaskTel Centre early, hoping to get the first crack at the merchandise table. Brooks' songs can be heard all around the venue as fans grew anxious to see the country superstar live.

This eager Garth Brooks fan only had one request from her hero: "play Callin' Baton Rouge." (Chanss Lagaden/CBC)