Toby Keith’s voice was truly distinctive in his music and his life. A barrel-chested baritone, with just the right amount of twang and vibrato to sound country, who wrote songs that were unabashedly country, but appealed to every man and every woman. Keith was also one of the last true trailblazers in country music in an era when you had to earn your place among that set. Keith was at his professional height when the industry began churning out “stars” with watered-down music, mass appeal, and mostly left-leaning politics. Stars like Brad Paisley.
After a short battle with stomach cancer, Toby Keith’s legacy and voice has fallen silent. He is dead at 62.
Country Music Legend Toby Keith dead at 62 after battle with cancer.
A truly unforgettable performance by Toby of “Don’t Let The Old Man In” at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. #RIPTobyKeith 🙏🇺🇸
