Except Garth Brooks, who very much wanted to hug people while not wearing a mask, bless him.

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The two-time Grammy winner also joked: "I might be the only Republican at this place.

https://people.com/country/biden-inauguration-garth-brooks-performs-amazing-grace/

At the end of his performance, he asked the audience to join him for the song's last verse.

Except Garth Brooks, who very much wanted to hug people while not wearing a mask, bless him.