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Toby Keith Says Moore, Oklahoma "Will Persevere"

Jude Walker — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:34:10 +0000

Toby Keith was raised in Moore, Oklahoma, the town devastated by yesterday's tornado. He knows the town in which he went to high school will make it through this difficult time.

Toby Keith to Be Made Honorary Texan, Breaks San Antonio Rodeo Record

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:45:22 +0000

It’s time for Toby Keith to raise a red solo cup in the air and celebrate! The country singer just smashed an attendance record for an event that’s been in existence since 1950. So what record did Mr. Keith topple? He broke the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo attendance record, that’s what! He sold [...]

Toby Keith Cancels All Meet and Greets Due to 'Security Concerns'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:00:13 +0000

Toby Keith is a guy who knows how to take care of himself. The rugged 6'3" performer doesn't seem like one to back down from a fight, but when it comes to his personal security, evidently something has the star spooked enough to take steps to limit the people who have access to him. The 'I Like Girls That Drink Beer' singer has canceled all upcoming personal fan interactions at his concerts, citing his security.

CMT Names 2012 Artists of the Year

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:56:12 +0000

Congratulationss are in order for country heavyweights Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. These seven artists have been selected as the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year. Each one had a banner year, so they certainly deserve this impressive and important accolade for a variety of reasons.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney Among Highest-Paid Musicians of 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:00:32 +0000

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the highest paid country musicians of them all? That honor goes to country favorites Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. The superstars, along with Toby Keith, earned spots on the Forbes World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2012 list. And you know that ain't a bad place to be.

Toby Keith, 'Hope on the Rocks' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:00:11 +0000

Toby Keith‘s ‘Hope on the Rocks’ lyrics chipped away at the singer’s mind for quite a while before he finally put them to paper last year. The tune is the latest single from Keith’s album of the same name. “Last fall I was driving out to my hunting and fishing ranch in southern Oklahoma,” recalls [...]

Toby Keith, Luke Bryan + More Added to 2013 Houston Rodeo Lineup

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:00:08 +0000

Toby Keith and Luke Bryan have been announced as performers for the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo annual event, joining fellow country superstar Jason Aldean. Pop superstar and 'X Factor' judge Demi Lovato is also booked as a big act at the much-anticipated rodeo.

CMA Announces First Winners

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:11:54 +0000

Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney are early winners for the 46th annual CMA Awards, set to air tonight at 7:00 PM on ABC.

Toby Keith Says 'Hell No' to Attending the 2012 CMA Awards

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:00:54 +0000

Fans hoping to catch a performance by Toby Keith during the upcoming CMA Awards ceremony can think again. The often outspoken singer has given the long-standing country music establishment the proverbial middle finger, blatantly refusing to attend the event despite a nomination in the Music Video of the Year category for 'Red Solo Cup.'

Toby Keith Suprises Military Wife On Stage [VIDEO]

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:21:45 +0000

Toby Keith surprised a military wife on stage at a concert when her husband came home from Afghanistan.

Toby Keith Back in the Swing of Things Following Gall Bladder Surgery

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:30:07 +0000

Toby Keith‘s highly-successful Live in Overdrive Tour hasn’t lost any steam, despite the fact that the outing’s headlining act underwent an invasive surgery just two weeks ago to remove his gall bladder. Keith resumed his demanding road schedule just days after his brief hiatus, proving that his focused work ethic is matched only by his intense need to satisfy his massive fanbase.

Famous Mullets in Country Music

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:47:48 +0000

Billy Ray Cyrus, Toby Keith and even Garth Brooks rocked mullets back in the day! Check out our list of the most famous mullets in country music history!

Toby Keith, Brad Paisley + More Set for ACM Lifting Lives Ticket Program

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:25:19 +0000

Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Zac Brown Band have partnered with ACM Lifting Lives for Tickets-for-Charity, a new program that offers fans the best seats in the house at summer gigs while benefiting both Lifting Lives and other charitable initiatives personally supported by the artists.

See Toby Keith In Las Vegas

973 The Dawg — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:00:46 +0000

Up for grabs, a trip for two to Las Vegas to check out Toby Keith live in concert!

One (1) winner receives:
- 2 tickets to see Toby Keith in Las Vegas, Nevada on 8/11/2012
- $500 spending cash (from Townsquare Media)
- (2) One night hotel accommodations (8/11/12)
- Valid U.S. passport required if U.S. citizen
- Round-trip airfare from anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States to loca

Willie Nelson Leads Country Supergroup in Singing 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die' at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:00:53 +0000

Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker and Willie Nelson all have one thing in common: country music (Hey — if there’s something else, we don’t know about it). The country supergroup took the stage halfway through the 2012 CMT Music Awards to perform Nelson’s ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.’

Toby Keith Gives a Sneak Peek at Live in Overdrive Tour Set

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:47:39 +0000

With only a handful of days until Toby Keith kicks off his 2012 Live in Overdrive Tour, the country superstar has served up the first glimpse of the new stage setup via his official Twitter account. “#LiveinOverdrive‬ tour rehearsals,” says the tweet, which includes a photo of the hitmaker backlit by stage lights. “Can’t show you [...]

Country Artists Who Have Served Their Country

Billy Dukes — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:30:42 +0000

Country music has a long tradition of supporting the troops, with stars like Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and Darryl Worley taking frequent trips overseas to play for the men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of course, before the Gulf Wars, country musicians were quick to join the USO to play for troops stationed just about anywhere. While only a minority of Nashville’s best served in the military, more than a few on this list may surprise you.

Toby Keith To Host CMT Awards

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:06:12 +0000

Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell will co host the 11th annual CMT Awards in Nashville on June 6th.

Toby Keith Turns 2012 ACM Awards Into a Party With 'Red Solo Cup'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:05:17 +0000

Toby Keith began his performance of his monster hit ‘Red Solo Cup’ while walking through the crowd at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1) with a — you guessed it — red Solo cup in one hand and a microphone in the other. The singer roamed amongst the people for the course of the entire song, and most of the audience members were also holding their own disposable receptacles — aka the things that are not just a cup but a friend. Nothing like a prop to make a point!

Toby Keith Performs 'Red Solo Cup' on 'Ellen'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:05:57 +0000

If you listen to country radio at all, and we know you do, you know to watch this video clip at your own risk. Toby Keith performed his can’t-ever-get-it-out-of-your-head catchy hit ‘Red Solo Cup’ today on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ and the audience seemed to love the creative drinking anthem. Keith even cut the music right in the middle of the song to really play up the part where he proclaims that the cup is more like a friend to him than anything.