Garth Brooks started his first of five shows in two days at L.A.’s Staples Center right on time for CBS’s live broadcast to all but the West Coast. Raising money for firefighters, Brooks did 12 tunes in the first hour – we were led to believe “Two of a Kind” and “Beaches of Cheyenne” were not aired – and then another 30 minutes before closing out with a 30 minute encore that included his performance, solo, of songs written by his heroes.
Going in to the show, Brooks had already raised $5 million for the firefighters’ fund.
Brooks performed at the 6 p.m. show  on Jan. 25:

The Thunder Rolls / Callin’ Baton Rouge / Rodeo / More Than a Memory / We Shall Be Free / Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House / Beaches of Cheyenne / Papa Loved Mama / In Another’s Eyes (with Trisha Yearwood)  / Two Pina Coladas / Workin For a Livin’ (with Huey Lewis)  /Friends in Low Places / Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) / The River / The Fever / That Summer / The Dance / Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til The Sun Comes Up)  / Unanswered Prayers / Medley: Fire & Rain>Amarillo by Morning>Ten Feet Away>Night Moves>Piano Man>American Pie