Country music star Garth Brooks postponed his scheduled Thanksgiving appearance on the Tonight Show in response to ongoing civil unrest in the nation. The show replaced Brooks with guests Whoopi Goldberg and Tom Colicchio.

Brooks explained his decision through a Facebook post:

"We landed in NY last night to the news of the civil unrest that was going on in our nation. To spend the day promoting our stuff like nothing was wrong, seemed distasteful to me. I will gladly reschedule any or all appearances the networks will allow. Love one another, g"

The artist's decision reflects a growing awareness among entertainers about the appropriate timing of promotional activities during periods of social tension and civil unrest.

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