Country music legend Toby Keith passed away Monday night after a long battle with stomach cancer.a
message According to a post on the “I Should Have Been a Cowboy” singer’s social media page, he died surrounded by his family.
“He fought with grace and courage,” the message continued. “Please respect his family’s privacy at this time.”
The Oklahoma native, who was born in Clinton on July 8, 1961, announced in June 2022 that he had cancer and had been undergoing chemotherapy for several months.
Before accepting the Country Icon award at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards in September 2023, Derrick Hand’s son Said Fox News Digital, “I rely on my faith and just pray.”
“What has to be done is done. I don’t know how someone without faith would do it. … That’s what I did,” Keith added.
The singer emphasized that her faith was “important” throughout her battle with cancer. [his] rock. ”
Upon accepting the Country Icon award, Keith credited his creator, saying, “I want to thank the Almighty God for letting me be here tonight. He’s riding shotgun with me for a while.” “He gave it to me,” he said.
Keith has sold over 40 million records worldwide and had over 60 singles on the country charts. 42 top 10 hits. And at least 20 of his singles have reached his No. 1 spot on the charts. These include “Who’s Your Daddy?”, “My List”, “How Do You Like me Now?!”, “As Good as I Once Was”, and “Beer for My Horses”. ” and “Made in America.”
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Websitehis music also recorded over 10 billion streams.
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shown Keith was already in his 30s when he signed his first record deal in 1993. He previously played semi-pro football for the Oklahoma City Drillers, was an accomplished rodeo and worked as a roughneck in the Oklahoma oil fields.
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Said Dan Rather said in 2018’s The Big Interview that back in 1993, when “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” became his first No. 1 country single, he was producing “28 per month. , I was doing 29 shows because I didn’t know I was going to do it.” To get his second hit. ”
“At the time, I was just trying to outdo everyone,” he added.
Keith was an unapologetic patriot, even when his love of country hurt others in the music industry.
The Times reports that Keith’s No. 1 country single, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” is a heartfelt response to the death of his father, a disabled veteran, and the 9/11 Islamic terrorist attacks. He pointed out that. The United States — angered other countries with its nationalistic flare.
Keith later stated, “I don’t apologize for being patriotic.”
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In addition to conducting 11 USO tours visiting American troops overseas, the Associated Press shown Throughout his career, Keith has raised millions of dollars for various charities, OK Kids Corral Oklahoma City provides free homes for children battling cancer.
Keith is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tricia Keith; his three children. his brother, mother and sister. and four grandchildren.
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