Jason Aldean brought an entire crowd to tears with his performance of “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” at the ACM Awards, in tribute to the late Toby Keith., who passed away on February 5 from stomach cancer. Aldean followed the performance by releasing the song, another way to honor Keith and his enduring legacy. “The ACMs asked if I’d come do…
It’s only July, but the country music community has already dealt with several losses. Whether it was illness or something sudden, we will be mourning the passing of these five extraordinary people for a long, long time. 1. Joe Bonsall News of Joe Bonsall‘s death shocked the country music community. Bonsall was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys…
Toby Keith is being honored with a star-studded celebration. The country music icon, who was 62 years old when he passed away earlier this year from stomach cancer, will be remembered with a show, Toby Keith: American Icon on July 29 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Darius Rucker,…
Two years ago was a heartbreaking day for the country music community. It was on June 12, 2022 when Toby Keith revealed he was battling stomach cancer, which he had been diagnosed with several months before going public with the news. “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” Keith posted. “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation…
Jason Aldean brought the ACM Awards crowd to tears with his performance of “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” in tribute to Toby Keith. After his performance, Aldean announced he was releasing his version of the song, in tribute to the late country music star. “A song that I’ve played ever since I started playing clubs as a teenager,” Aldean writes…
Toby Keith was honored at the ACM Awards with a performance of “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” by Jason Aldean. Prior to his performance, Blake Shelton, who presented Keith with the Country Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards last fall, praised the future Country Music Hall of Fame member. “As a friend, a fan, and a fellow Okie,…
Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith at the upcoming ACM Awards. The father of four will perform “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” Keith’s debut single and first No. 1 hit, in tribute to the future Country Music Hall of Fame member, who passed away on February 5 from stomach cancer. “I’m excited to be here and perform for Toby, and honor…
Toby Keith was an avid University of Oklahoma fan, which makes his upcoming accolade bittersweet. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer, who passed away from stomach cancer on February 5, learned last year that he was going to receive an honorary degree at their 2024 commencement. Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, will accept the honor on his behalf on Saturday,…
Darryl Worley has found a sweet way to honor Toby Keith at his live shows. The “Have You Forgotten?” singer reveals on social media how he remembers and honors the country music icon, who passed away on February 5 from stomach cancer, every time he takes the stage, by playing one of Keith’s biggest hits to kick off his own…
Toby Keith was honored with a star-studded, emotional tribute at the CMT Music Awards. The country music icon, who passed away from stomach cancer on February 5, was remembered with performances by Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar and Lainey Wilson, along with tributes by Lukas Nelson and Roger Clemens. Brooks & Dunn performed “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” while Wilson…
