Garth Brooks Reveals His Youngest Daughter Allie Tested Positive for COVID-19 — Details of Her Case

Country musician Garth Brooks recently revealed the sad news that his daughter has contracted the novel coronavirus disease. He shared how he was leaning on his faith during this difficult time.

Brooks has announced that his youngest daughter, Allie, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The country musician shared how she’d been suffering from a sore throat but was doing better doing.

The singer confessed how he was struggling with the diagnosis stating: “As a parent, nobody knows what COVID is going to do in the future.” He shared how he was trying to alleviate his fears by watching over his children.

PRAYING FOR HIS CHILD

Brooks also revealed how he was dealing with it by praying “a lot and hopefully she will come out of this thing with just that.” After quarantining, his daughter was now “feeling great.”

The star shared that he hadn’t seen his daughter during the time she contracted the virus. Allie’s husband had been around her and worked with Brooks.

COVID-19 SCARE

The country star admitted that he’d gone through a scare about being infected because of his daughter’s husband being in close proximity. For his part, Brooks has tested negative for the virus and so has his wife, Trisha Yearwood.

The couple has been in quarantine together to help curb the rise of COVID-19. However, being together so much has come with its own challenges.

A BLESSING & CURSE

The pair have used this time for them “to face everything” in their relationship. He called the effects of the pandemic a “blessing and the curse.”

Brooks confessed how this time has been the most challenging they’ve ever gone through together. However, the star shared that he looked forward to what was on the other side because he had the “right one” beside him.

HAVING FAITH

Brooks and Yearwood have been relying heavily on prayer to get them through these trying times. They noted how as parents one has to also stick to the safety guidelines in hopes that you never have to experience the effects of the virus.

BROOKS’ DAUGHTERS

The country musician has three daughters with his first wife, Sandy Mahl Brooks. Including Allie, the singer also has August and Taylor.

PULLING OUT OF A NOMINATION

Besides being a great parent, Brooks is also a noble and considerate musician. He’s won CMA’s Entertainer of the Year seven times but announced on Wednesday that he was permanently pulling out of contention.

Explaining his motivation the star said: "It's time for somebody else to hold that award.”