Toby Keith: Country Music Icon Dies at 62 Following Cancer Battle

– Toby Keith, the iconic country music singer, passed away after battling stomach cancer. He announced his diagnosis in June 2022 and had been undergoing treatment including chemo, radiation therapy, and surgery.
– Throughout his career spanning three decades, Keith released several albums and produced numerous hits, becoming a household name not only in the country music scene but in the global music industry. His total record sales have been reported to be around $40 million.
– Keith’s distinguished career also saw him receiving the National Medal of Arts award from then-President Donald Trump in 2021. He performed for U.S. military officers and three former American presidents and was known for his philanthropic acts towards veterans. Toby is survived by his wife and three children.

Toby Keith, Notable Country Music Singer, Passes Away

Toby Keith, renowned country music artist, has died following a fight with stomach cancer.

Keith’s death was announced on his Facebook page, stating he passed away surrounded by family on Monday night. The post expressed that Keith faced his health struggles with courage and dignity.

The country star announced in June 2022 that he had been diagnosed with cancer the previous fall and was undergoing chemo and radiation therapy, as well as surgery.

Keith was a major figure in country music, generating $40 million in global music sales with 24 studio and compilation albums, and 2 Christmas records during his three-decade career. He produced 61 tracks that charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, including 20 number one hits and 22 others in the top ten.

His memorable songs include “Who’s Your Daddy?,” “Made In America,” “Should Have Been A Cowboy,” “As Good As I Once Was,” and the 2005 duet with Willie Nelson, “Beer for My Horses.”

Born in Oklahoma, Keith began his music career in 1993, after working as a rodeo hand, a roughneck, and playing semi-professional football. He performed for US military officers and three former American presidents: Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush. He was known for his generosity, often giving gifts to wheelchair-bound veterans at his shows.

In 2021, then-President Trump awarded Keith the National Medal of Arts, the highest accolade given to artists by the US government. He also won the Country Music Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards 2023, during which he humorously referenced his weight loss due to his cancer diagnosis.

Keith leaves behind his wife, Tricia, and children, Shelley, Krystal, and Stelen. He was 62. May he rest in peace.

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