He broke the country-music-loving hearts of the nation when his Croke Park concerts were cancelled, despite the crooners promise to "swim, crawl and fly" to our shores to make it happen.
Still, we have no doubt that many of his fans will be only delighted to hear that Garth Brooks is officially back.
The singer recently announced an upcoming tour and new double-album, and now we have our hands on his first new single in several years; People Loving People.
The release marks the first time since 2008 that the cowboy-hatted one has brought out new music.
His world tour kick-off in Chicago tonight.
It could have been us lads, it could have been us.
