The final No.1 of Toby Keith‘s successful career seems a fitting bookend for one of country music’s biggest stars. The Oklahoma native had an unexpected, muiti-week No. 1 hit with “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” a song he originally wrote and recorded in 2018. Keith performed the song live at the inaugural 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards, where…
Thomas Rhett knew Toby Keith better than a lot of people, thanks to his dad, singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. The father of four shared his memories of Keith on social media, shortly after the news of his passing was announced. “It breaks my heart to hear about the passing of Toby Keith,” Rhett wrote. “I’ve known Toby since I was…
Jelly Roll is heading to American Idol! The singer-songwriter will serve as a guest mentor on the upcoming season of American Idol, along with former Idol contestant, Tori Kelly. Both Jelly Roll and Kelly will appear when the Idol contestants perform in Hawaii, at Aulani: A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina. The news was announced on social media….
Dan + Shay just offered a touching musical tribute to Toby Keith, who passed away after battling stomach cancer. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, shared a clip of them singing Keith’s “She Never Cried in Front of Me,” released in 2008, and one of Keith’s numerous No. 1 hits. “Used to cover this song…
Blake Shelton is stunned by the news of Toby Keith‘s passing. Both from Oklahoma, Shelton was not only inspired by Keith, but considered him a close friend, which is why he is feeling his loss so deeply. “Even though I knew about your battle these last few months I still never imagined this day,” Shelton wrote on social media….
The Oak Ridge Boys are speaking out about the passing of Toby Keith. The Country Music Hall of Fame members praised Keith, revealing they had been praying for his health. “Toby Keith has gone home … ” The Oak Ridge Boys posted on social media. “This is very sad news … We loved and respected him on every level…
Jason Aldean is mourning the loss of one of his musical heroes. The Georgia native spoke out about Toby Keith‘s passing, and the impact Keith had on country music. “Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith’s passing,” Aldean wrote, along with a few photos. “Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans. Toby was…
Carrie Underwood is mourning the loss of her good friend, Toby Keith. The “Out Of That Truck” singer spoke out about Keith’s passing in a heartfelt post shared on social media. “Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ‘cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!” Underwood wrote. “Introduce him to all the Okies and sign that…
Old Dominion is speaking out about the loss of Toby Keith. The reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year shared a touching tribute to Keith on social media. “Toby Keith was a true trail blazer,” the band said. “Authentic and heartfelt but always with a wink ‘til the end. He was larger than life in so many ways and his…
New music is coming from Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani! The couple, who previously released “Nobody but You,” “Happy Anywhere,” “Go Ahead and Break My Heart” and “You Make It Feel LIke Christmas,” will return later this week with another collaboration, this one seemingly on a new Stefani project. Shelton announced the news on social media, with a retro,…
