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Toby Keith
American singer (1961–2024)
For the album, see Toby Keith (album).
Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024) was an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman.
Keith released his chart-topping debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy", in 1993. During the 1990s, Keith released his first four studio albums, each of which earned gold or higher certification. Keith's breakthrough single, "How Do You Like Me Now?!", was the title track to his 1999 album How Do You Like Me Now?! The single was the number one country song of 2000. Keith's next three albums were certified 4× Platinum, and each album produced three number one singles. In 2005, Keith founded the label Show Dog Nashville, which later became Show Dog-Universal Music. Keith also made his acting debut in 2006, starring in the film Broken Bridges. He co-starred with comedian Rodney Carrington in the 2008 film Beer for My Horses, inspired by his song "Beer for My Horses".
In all, Keith released 19 studio albums, two Christmas albums, and five compilation albums, totaling worldwide sales of over 40 million albums. He charted 61 singles on the BillboardHot Country Songs charts, including 20 number one hits and 22 additional top 10 hits. His longest-
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Toby Keith Prided Himself on Loving Family Environment Out of the Spotlight: 'I Have Great Kids'
Toby Keith took just as much pride in his off-stage life.
The country singer, who died Monday at the age of 62 following his stomach cancer diagnosis in 2021, revealed to PEOPLE in 2010 that he loved spending time at home with his wife and kids.
“Everybody in the family is good,” the musician told PEOPLE at the time. “I was raised by good parents and I have great kids. They don’t have any issues at all — none.”
“They all grew up with me being successful, but they are not hooked on that part of the business,” he added.
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Keith married Tricia Lucus nearly 40 years ago. He adopted her first daughter Shelley Covel Rowland, who was born in 1980, and the couple then welcomed daughter Krystal in 1985 and son Stelen in 1997.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Krystal is a musician and recording artist. She’s also married to her husband, Drew, with whom she shares daughters Kirby and Hensley.
Meanwhile, Stelen is an entrepreneur, with a business portfolio that includes 40
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In 2024, Keith's line and partner celebrated him in a tribute unexceptional, "Toby Keith: American Icon," that golden on Aug. 28.
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