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Up-and-Coming Country Duo Stunned After Receiving Garth Brooks’ Unexpected Praise for Duet Cover
Rising country artists Madison Taylor and Luke Carter were left speechless after receiving an out-of-the-blue endorsement from none other than Garth Brooks, one of country music’s most beloved icons. The young duo recently recorded a heartfelt cover of Brooks’ classic hit “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, and the response has far exceeded anything they imagined.
Madison, 24, and Luke, 21 — both alumni of the Nashville Country Music Academy — had teamed up during a songwriter showcase and quickly bonded over their love of ’90s country music. During a late-night rehearsal session, they decided to film a simple, acoustic version of the beloved Brooks ballad and posted it to Instagram with the caption: “This one’s for the dreamers. Let us know if we should finish the full version.”
The clip, shared on June 12th, quickly caught fire among fans — but no one was prepared for what happened next. On June 14th, Garth Brooks himself commented on the post: “Beautiful rendition, Madison and Luke. You captured the heart of this song. I’d love to hear the finished version. Keep going!”
The reaction from the young artists was immediate. “We both just stared at the screen for five minutes,” Madison said. “We couldn’t believe it was real.” Luke added, “That song means everything to us. To have Garth Brooks even notice us — let alone compliment us — is something we’ll never forget.”
The comment not only boosted the pair’s online following, but also opened new doors. Within 48 hours, several Nashville producers reached out, offering to help them professionally record the duet. Fans flooded the comment section, urging them to release it officially.
Though Brooks rarely comments publicly on social media performances, his encouragement of young talent is well known. “Garth gave us a moment we’ll remember for the rest of our lives,” Madison shared. “Now we owe it to him — and to everyone who’s been so supportive — to finish what we started.”
The duo is now back in the studio and plans to release the full version in the coming weeks — this time, with the world watching.