32 years ago was a monumental day for Toby Keith. It was on June 5, 1993, when Keith scored his first of many No. 1 singles, with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” was the first song released from Keith’s eponymous freshman album. Keith wrote all but two of the songs on the record, penning “Should’ve Been…
Blake Shelton still isn’t over the loss of Toby Keith, and likely never will be. More than a year after Keith passed away, from stomach cancer, Shelton still misses his good friend, and musical mentor. “He will be remembered as having the same impact as Merle Haggard or Waylon Jennings,” Shelton tells The Tennessean. “For me, losing his leadership…
Blake Shelton almost cut one of Toby Keith‘s biggest hits. Early in his career, Shelton went through what he calls a “terrible, inappropriate, stupid rap phase.” At the time, Shelton admits he was going for the shock factor with his made-up raps, which caught the attention of hit songwriter Bobby Braddock, who said he was going to write a…
One year ago today, country music lost one of its biggest superstars. On February 5, 2024, Toby Keith passed away, after a brave battle with stomach cancer. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the family announced on February 6. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of…
Jelly Roll is continuing the legacy of giving that Toby Keith left behind. The 39-year-old recently visited Toby Keith‘s OK Kids Corral, a place in Oklahoma that provides free lodging for children battling cancer and their families, along with other resources. The OK Kids Korral was started by Keith in 2006, and is a cause he was passionate about…
Thomas Rhett never wastes an opportunity to thank those in the armed forces, thanks to Toby Keith. The father of four learned early on the importance of honoring those who serve, when out with Keith on his very first big tour. “I got a really big dose of playing for military folks and retired vets when I was out…
Jamey Johnson‘s new Midnight Gasoline album might not have happened if not for the tragic loss of Toby Keith. It was the passing of the Country Music Hall of Fame member that inspired Johnson to return to the studio to record his first album of original songs in 14 years, since The Guitar Song came out in 2010. “The…
Blake Shelton was one of the artists who performed in tribute to Toby Keith, when Keith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame,. Shelton performed a medley of “I Love This Bar” and “Red Solo Cup,” using a red, white and blue guitar. Ironically, although it was a rare guitar, made specifically for Keith, it was not one…
When Toby Keith was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, he was honored with tribute performances by Blake Shelton, Post Malone and Eric Church. It was Church who performed an acoustic, stripped-down version of “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” one of Keith’s numerous No. 1 hits. Keith wrote the song, by himself, inspired by a…
Toby Keith is officially a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Keith was posthumously inducted by Randy Owen, who became emotional as he spoke of the loss of the legendary singer, who passed away on February 5 of this year, from stomach cancer. “Some DJs down home in Alabama told me there was a guy playing at a local…
