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Toby Keith, Country Music Legend, Passes Away at 62
Background and Career
Toby Keith, the larger-than-life country music singer known for his patriotic swagger, has sadly passed away at the age of 62. Born in Oklahoma, Keith spent the early years of his professional life as a roughneck in the oil fields. However, when the oil market took a downturn in the 1980s, he was laid off. Undeterred, Keith then pursued a career in semi-professional American football before finally finding success as a singer-songwriter. In the early 1990s, he made the move to Nashville, TN, and signed a record deal with Mercury Records.
In 1993, Keith released his debut album titled “Toby Keith.” The album’s breakout single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” quickly became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Country songs chart, receiving over 3 million plays on country radio.
Controversial Political Views
Keith was known for expressing his controversial political views through his music. In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, he released a song called “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,” which made threats against those who would harm the United States. This song garnered both praise and criticism, with some considering it a patriotic anthem and others viewing it as pandering to negative emotions.
When Natalie Maines, a singer from The Chicks (previously known as the Dixie Chicks), criticized Keith’s song and expressed her disapproval of President Bush’s actions in Iraq, Keith responded by photoshopping a picture of Maines next to Saddam Hussein. This incident further fueled the controversy surrounding Keith and his political stance.
Charitable Contributions and Legacy
Keith’s activism extended beyond his music. He went on 11 USO tours, entertaining and showing support for American service members stationed overseas. Additionally, he raised millions of dollars for various charities in his native Oklahoma, particularly those supporting children and families fighting cancer.
In recognition of his contributions to the music industry, Keith was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.
Farewell to a Legend
Toby Keith’s battle with stomach cancer came to an end on February 5th, 2022. Surrounded by his loved ones, he passed away peacefully. In a statement posted on his website, it was noted that Keith fought his fight with grace and courage. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
The news of Toby Keith’s passing has left the country music community and his fans in mourning. Other country music artists have shared their reactions and memories of Keith, highlighting his impact on the genre and his larger-than-life presence.
While we may no longer have the pleasure of new music from Toby Keith, his legacy as a country music legend and his contributions to various charitable causes will continue to be remembered and celebrated.
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