Here’s Why Garth Brooks Is Skipping Trump’s Inauguration

Garth Brooks has pissed a lot people off for not performing at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration this week.

The country singer took to Facebook to clarify that he never agreed to perform during Friday’s festivities because he was waiting to solidify his tour schedule for this weekend.

“We go up to do the Christmas tree lighting in D.C., and TMZ — they always stick a camera in your face — they go, ‘Hey man, what about the inauguration?’ And the response was, ‘It’s always an honor to serve.’ I wasn’t asked at that point,” Brooks shared on his Facebook live-stream.

“I’ll tell you with this whole presidential thing: We got one going out. Pray for him and his family. And for the president going in, pray for him and his family to guide this nation. Let’s stay together,” Brooks said. “Love, unity — that’s what it’s all about.”

He went on to say “We can’t thank the Obamas enough for serving this country and may God hold Trump’s hand in the decisions that he makes in this country’s name as well.”