Toby Keith‘s daughter Krystal is sharing her thoughts on her father, and the impact his loss has had on her. “I am shattered,” Krystal began, as part of a heartfelt post shared on social media, sharing photos of her famous father. “As great as he was in his career, he was so much greater as a dad and a…
31 years ago today was a monumental day for Toby Keith. On February 12, 1993, Keith’s debut single, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” was released, kicking off a legendary career that spanned three decades. “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” written solely by Keith, was on his eponymous debut album, released the following April. The song was inspired by a conversation Keith…
Toby Keith‘s family has announced the plans for his funeral. In a statement posted on social media, the family reveals that a private service will be held later this month, with a public memorial planned for a later date. “The Covel Family is hosting a private funeral service for family, band and crew only in mid-February,” the family reveals….
Toby Keith‘s son, Stelen Covel, is honoring his late father, who passed away on February 5. Covel, the youngest of the three children Keith shared with his wife, Tricia, shared a sweet tribute to the country music icon on social media. “You are the strongest man I have ever known,” Covel writes. “A fighter. A true titan of your…
Luke Combs honored Toby Keith with a touching tribute at the Ryman Auditorium. The North Carolina native performed a private show at the Ryman on Tuesday, February 6, the same day Keith’s passing was announced. “Played the Ryman in Nashville last night so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to honor a true icon,” Combs captioned the video, showing…
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…
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…
