Returning to the region, then, was understandably daunting.
So he didnt for nearly 19 years.
That streak ended Friday night when the superstar kicked off a two-night stand at Yankee Stadium.
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The dirt has since shifted beneath his boots.
The album landed with little more than a thud, and is generally considered a commercial disappointment.
It debuted at No.4 on the Billboard 200 and has sold just under 700,000 units to date.
And its highest charting single, People Loving People, topped out at No.19 on the format radio charts.
But any concern that the evening would skew toward feeling like a legacy act evaporated immediately.
He added, I hope you came to sing, because thats what were gonna do all night.
and even three rounds of the wave, around the stadium.
People, weve got to love one another.
Thats what its all about.
Thats our only hope.
He then dedicated People Loving People to the Texas city.
Yearwood echoed the sentiment during her time behind the mic.
Thank you, New York!
