Garth Brooks Dreading Time Apart From Trisha Yearwood During Upcoming Arena Tour: ‘Pretty Daunting’

Life on the road means time apart from loved ones — and a source says Garth Brooks is struggling with leaving wife Trisha Yearwood behind ahead of his Blame It On My Roots Tour.

“He gets separation anxiety when she’s not around,” a source tells Globe. “Of course, they’ll be on the phone constantly, but that’s not the same as having her physically there with him.”

On Thursday, August 20, the “Friends in Low Places” singer, 64, kicks off his first major concert trek in four years in Indianapolis before playing shows in Chicago and Denver. More dates are set to be announced.

“It’s been a long time since he did a tour like this,” acknowledges the source. “While he’s pumped and excited to get back in front of his fans, there’s also nervousness after such a long absence, and he wants Trisha there beside him for as much of the tour as possible.”

As Globe previously reported, the “She’s In Love With the Boy” artist, 61, has been a “rock” for Brooks as he continues to battle sexual assault allegations that were initially lodged against him in 2024. The Grammy winner denies the unsavory claims, which come from a woman who used to work as his hairdresser and makeup artist.

“Garth has been leaning on Trisha very heavily during his legal mess, so the idea of being by himself for the bulk of this tour is pretty daunting,” adds the source. “She gives him a huge confidence boost and right now, he really needs it. Garth’s just not feeling 100 percent with all these terrible accusations still hanging over him.”