Toby Keith was undoubtedly afraid when he received the news last year that he had stomach cancer, but he refused to give in to the fear. The 62-year-old is opening up about his health, and how he has gotten through his scary ordeal. “I lean on my faith and I just pray and lean into it,” Keith recently told Fox…
Toby Keith was the star of the show at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards. The Oklahoma native received the Country Icon Award, presented to him by Blake Shelton, also performing his poignant and powerful 2018 single, “Don’t Let the Old Man In.” The song was used in the 2018 film, The Mule, starring Clint Eastwood. Ahead of the…
Toby Keith was all smiles as he received the People’s Country Icon Award at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. It was Blake Shelton, who opened for Keith when Shelton was just getting his own career started, who presented Keith with the trophy. “I bet you never thought you’d see me in skinny jeans,” Keith quipped from stage, referring…
A new album is coming from Toby Keith! The country music icon announces the release of his new album, 100% Songwriter, out on November 3. The 13-track record features some of his biggest hits throughout his 30-year carer, all songs written entirely by Keith. In 2022, Keith announced he was battling stomach cancer, taking some time off of the…
We now know who will be performing at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards. Blake Shelton and Toby Keith, who is being honored with the People’s Country Icon Award, have been announced as performers, along with Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini,, and the show’s hosts, Little Big Town. In addition, Wynonna Judd,…
The inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards will honor one of country music’s biggest stars. Toby Keith has been announced as the recipient of the Country Icon Award, which will be presented to him by fellow Oklahoma native, Blake Shelton. “We’re overjoyed to honor legendary artist Toby Keith with the first-ever Country Icon Award,” Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President, Entertainment…
Toby Keith is giving an update on his health, one year after revealing he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The 61-year-old says he is getting stronger, and feeling optimistic about his future. “I’m feeling pretty good. … I’m about another eight weeks from my last scan,” Keith tells The Oklahoman (via Music Mayhem). “So, I expect next time…
Toby Keith is ready to return to performing. The 61-year-old revealed in June that he was battling stomach cancer, but now says he is ready to hit the road again, hopefully in 2023. “I’m thinking about getting back to fighting shape,” Keith tells CMT. “I need a little bit of time to just rest up and heal up. It’s…
Toby Keith‘s extensive songwriting career was celebrated at the recent BMI Awards. The Oklahoma native received the BMI Icon Award during the ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 8. Prior to Keith accepting the award, he was honored in song with performances by Carrie Underwood and Eric Church, along with his frequent collaborators, Dean Dillon and Scotty Emerick. “It was…
Toby Keith will soon have another trophy to add to his collection. The singer-songwriter will receive the prestigious BMI Icon Award, honoring his “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers,” per a statement from BMI. “We are honored to present Toby Keith with this year’s BMI Icon Award. Since the release of his single ‘Should’ve Been A…
