Toby Keith

American country music singer and actor

Photo by: SPC Laura M. Bigenho, USA · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons

Born:July 8, 1961

Died:February 5, 2024

Age at death:62

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Cause of death:Stomach Cancer

Zodiac Sign:Cancer

Born in:Clinton, United States

Buried in:United States

Languages:English

Composer Musician Record Producer Singer Singer-songwriter Actor Guitarist

Links

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Famous For

Movies & TV

Broken BridgesBeer for My Horses

Songs & Albums

35 Biggest HitsShock'n Y'allBullets in the GunAmerican RideUnleashed

Awards

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (2005)الميدالية الوطنية للفنون

Toby Keith

American country music singer and actor

Biography

Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024) was an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. He began using the stage name Toby Keith early in his music career. Keith's debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy", topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1993. "How Do You Like Me Now?!" was the number one country song of 2000. In all, Keith has had 42 top 10 country hits and 33 No. 1s. He has released 19 studio albums, two Christmas albums, and five compilation albums, totaling worldwide sales of over 44 million albums. He was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump in a closed ceremony alongside Ricky Skaggs on January 13, 2021. In 2005, Keith founded the label Show Dog Nashville, which later became Show Dog-Universal Music. Keith also made his acting debut in 2006, starring in the film Broken Bridges. He co-starred with comedian Rodney Carrington in the 2008 film Beer for My Horses, inspired by his namesake 2003 duet with Willie Nelson. Keith died on February 5, 2024, from stomach cancer. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024, having been elected just hours after his death.

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Quotes

“I should've been a cowboy. I should've learned to rope and ride. Wearing my six-shooter, riding my pony on a cattle drive Stealing the young girls' hearts Just like Gene and Roy Singing those campfire songs. I should've been a cowboy.”

— Should've Been a Cowboy.

“Oh he ain't worth missin' Oh we should be kissin' Stop all this foolish wishin' He ain't worth missin' I know your head is turnin' I know your heart is burnin' Girl you gotta listen Don't you know he ain't worth missin”

— He Ain't Worth Missing.

“That's my house and that's my car That's my dog in my backyard There's the window to the room Where she lays her pretty head I planted that tree out by the fence Not long after we moved in That's my kids and that's my wife Who's that man, runnin' my life?”

— Who's That Man.

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Photos

Country Music Star Toby Keith makes his way on stage for an evening performance at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq, on May 22, 2007, in support of the U.S. Service Members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Spec. Laura M. Bigenho) (Released)

Country music singer, Toby Keith, performs for more than 1,000 service members during his United Service Organizations tour at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan April 27. The USO is a world-wide organization that seeks to contribute to the morale and personal welfare of U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO helps channel the American public's desire to give back to those who serve the U.S. into programs and services that enrich their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steven R. Doty)(Released)

Country music singer Toby Keith performs on stage at a concert near Washington, District of Columbia, after receiving the Department of the Navy Superior Public Service Medal. Wounded service members from Bethesda and Walter Reed medical hospitals were present at the concert and the backstage award ceremony, held at Bristow, Virginia. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebekah Blowers) (Released)

BAQUABAH, Iraq (May 27, 2006) -- Country singer Toby Keith (left) poses with a 4th Infantry Division Soldier during his first performance in Iraq on his current USO tour. The concert marked Keith's first appearance at Forward Operating Base Warhorse. (Photo by Spc. Lee Elder, 133d Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

The lead guitar player goes to front stage during a concert for Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Dewey Square, May 5. May 5th's performance was his 200th military concert.

Lt. Col. John Dunleavy, commander of 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), re-enlists Soldiers from the "Balls of the Eagle" battalion with country music star Toby Keith, taking part in the ceremony at Logistical Supply Area Anaconda, Iraq, on April 28, 2008.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar And Grill

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Las Vegas, Nevada

Country music star Toby Keith, poses with Spc. Justin Troutman, after a re-enlistment ceremony at Logistical Supply Area Anaconda, Iraq, on April 28, 2008. Keith visited the 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), to meet with Soldiers and take part in a re-enlistment ceremony that saw five "Balls of the Eagle" Soldiers re-up with the battalion.

Country music star Toby Keith, speaks to Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), on April 28, 2008. Keith visited the 2-320th FAR to meet with Soldiers and take part in a re-enlistment at the battalion headquarters.