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The superstar also said he received a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and is following the precautions recommended for people who are vaccinated.

\"It's not here yet, but it's coming if we just do our job,\" the singer advised of returning to normalcy, encouraging fans to \"stay strong,\" and adding, \"Hopefully things are getting back to normal.\"

Brooks has encouraged his fans to stay safe throughout the pandemic. In April 2020 the singer and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, shared a public service announcement to encourage social distancing and flattening the curve of COVID-19.

Video: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood share message to 'be smart' as the country reopens

Brooks postponed multiple shows on his Stadium Tour in response to the ongoing pandemic.

He's currently scheduled to perform in Las Vegas in July, as well as Cincinnati and Charlotte in September.

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