Country singer songwriter Toby Keith passed away on Monday at the age of 62. He performed with Jimmy Buffett on several songs including “Too Drunk to Karaoke”, “Piece of Work”, “Hey Good Lookin'”, and “Sailboat for Sale”.
From The Hollywood Reporter: Toby Keith, Larger-Than-Life Country Music Star, Dies at 62
Toby Keith, the country music singer and songwriter also known for his larger-than-life personality, died on Monday at the age of 62.
He “passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” his official website announced his death. “He fought his fight with grace and courage.”
Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2022.
The Nashville star’s country hits included the likes of “Who’s Your Daddy?,” “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” “Beer for My Horses” and “Made in America.” He also performed at President Donald Trump’s inauguration concert at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial in 2017.
More recently, the music star performed at the People’s Choice Country Awards in September where he received the Country Icon Award.
Born Toby Keith Covel on July 8, 1961 in Clinton, Oklahoma, he released his first studio album in 1993 under the title Toby Keith. He was signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 1998 and released the breakthrough single “How Do You Like Me Now?!” in 1999.
