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Toby Keith helping with Haiti earthquake relief effort
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Thu, Jan 28
By brandy According to CMT.com, Keith has joined two nonprofit organizations, Can-Do and Livin’ the Music, to donate seven semi-trailers to a Nashville drop site to benefit Project Haiti. The trailers, located at Stage Call at 1420 Cowan Court, are open seven days a week through Tuesday. Nashville...
Trace Adkins joins Toby Keith’s Show Dog-Universal label
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Wed, Jan 13
By brandy Toby Keith, principle of Show Dog-Universal Music, and Mark Wright, the label’s president, officially announced at a Nashville news conference today their first signing: platinum-selling superstar Trace Adkins. Adkins is leaving Capitol Nashville, the label he has recorded...
Jason Aldean’s “She’s Country” tops country airplay in 2009
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Mon, Dec 28
By brandy The Country Music Association recently released the top 10 country radio hits for 2009, courtesy Mediabase. Norman star Toby Keith’s “God Love Her” came in at No. 5 on the list. Here is the list: 2. Zac Brown Band, “Whatever It Is” 4. Keith Urban, “Sweet Thing” 5. Toby Keith,…
More local celebrities, athletes visit Dallas ISD schools for programs, talks
Original at Dallas Morning News
• Fri, Dec 25
Rich Eckhardt, guitarist for country music star Toby Keith, visited Seagoville High School to promote Little Kids Rock, a music program that provides free ... all 5 news articles »
BRIDGES & FARRELL TOOK OVER TOBY KEITH SHOW FOR CONCERT FOOTAGE
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Sun, Dec 20
BRIDGES & FARRELL TOOK OVER TOBY KEITH SHOW FOR CONCERT FOOTAGE The two musical movie stars play country singers in the film and one duet scene had to be filmed on a big stage - so director Scott Cooper booked them in ... and more »
Toby Keith named Billboard’s No. 1 Country Artist of the Decade
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Sat, Dec 19
By brandy Keith also ranked among the top selling artists in all-genres, landing at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Artists of the Decade. This year alone ushered in benchmarked single chart success, sold-out tours around the world and continued support for his community. And all the hard work since the...
Summer festivals: A look ahead to the best British Columbia and area has to offer.
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Dec 16
This show always attracts the biggest names in country music: Keith Urban, Sugarland, Toby Keith, Brooks and Dunn, and Gary Allan have already committed. ...
Toby Keith shrugs off criticism as he performs at Nobel Peace Prize concert
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Sat, Dec 12
By brandy Oklahoma country star Toby Keith performs Friday in Oslo at the Nobel Peace Prize concert. (Associated Press photo) Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith dismissed criticism Friday as he performed at the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert at downtown Oslo Spektrum arena in Oslo, Norway.
Toby Keith, other entertainers arrive in Norway to appear at Friday’s Nobel Peace Prize concert
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Thu, Dec 10
By brandy Toby Keith enters the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring President Barack Obama today at City Hall in Oslo. (All photos Associated Press) Oklahoma country music superstar Toby Keith has arrived in Oslo, Norway, where he will perform Friday at the Nobel Peace Prize concert.
SOUNDING OFF: Plenty to say thanks for this year - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Thu, Nov 26
SOUNDING OFF: Plenty to say thanks for this year Las Vegas Review - Journal Toby Keith. The Academy of Country Music Awards can be a crash course in eye rolling, mostly because of the unabashedly sycophantic country music press ...
Hall of Fame buzz | Tisdale the musician
Original at Kansas City Star
• Sun, Nov 22
“I do know it when I hear it,” said Tisdale's widow, Regina, who stopped and listened to Wayman's duet with Toby Keith on the remake “Never, ... and more »
A Talk with TobyOriginal at Country Weekly
• Sun, Oct 18
Toby and Lori met at his I Love This Bar & Grill restaurant in Mesa, Ariz., to discuss several topics, including the genesis of his upcoming European tour. “We had, out of the blue, in Norway, a platinum album on That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy,” he expla...
CD review: Toby Keith, “American Ride”
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Fri, Oct 9
By brandy From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Country Toby Keith “American Ride” (Show Dog Nashville) Prolific country superstar Toby Keith confidently and capably cruises through romantic ballads, funny party songs and brash social commentary on his new album “American Rid...
Toby Keith’s “American Ride” races into top 10
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Fri, Sep 4
By brandy When superstar singer-songwriter Toby Keith started playing a previously unheard song called “American Ride” in concert 10 weeks ago, he got an audience reaction he hadn’t seen since 2001, according to a news release. One week later, the song was released to radio as the first single fro...
CD Review: Willie Nelson
Original at College Times
• Fri, Aug 7
mainstream artists from Rob Thomas on the ultra-catchy "Maria, Shut Up and Kiss Me" to the popular, jokey Toby Keith anthem "Beer For My Horses. ... and more »
Concert Review: Toby Keith at Sprint Center
Original at topix.com
• Mon, Aug 3
Because he's a ka-jillionaire whose product is mostly shoveled by Wal-Mart and is therefore in no position to sell out anyway, I don't know why it surprised me that Toby Keith , that big ol' hunk of American angus, opened his Friday-night Sprint Center show with a seven-minute Ford commer...
Toby Keith and Trace Adkins perform “The Angry American” encore on “America’s Toughest Tour”
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Wed, Jul 29
By brandy Toby Keith and Trace Adkins perform a duet of “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” at a recent show. (Photo courtesy Shock Ink) In my live music experiences, some of the most memorable moments come when tourmates cap off a show with a special crossover performance. Ok...
Opinion: From start to finish, Keith kept the good times rolling
Original at Boston Globe
• Sun, Jul 26
MANSFIELD - Far be it from a critic, or anyone else, to pick a bone with Toby Keith when he goes on the road for what he calls America's ... Toby Keith rocks country fansBoston Herald Review: Toby Keith swaggers through kick-butt show at ComcastAttleboro Sun Chronicle all 3 news articles »
Toby Keith planning first European tour
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Mon, Jun 29
By brandy Toby Keith (Associated Press photo) Oklahoma country star Toby Keith is broadening his horizons, quite literally, by planning his first ever European tour.With his Nov. 9 date in Glasgow, Scotland, the Norman resident will start a journey around Northern Europe promoted by Live Nation...
Review: A night out with old friends Keith and Adkins
Original at topix.com
• Mon, Jun 22
Going to a Toby Keith concert is like having a few beers - and shots of tequila, and maybe a little bit of Willie Nelson's favorite weed - with an old buddy you see only once a year.
Who's Your Favorite Country Musician?
Original at AOL Hot Searches
• Mon, Jun 22
By Brittney For some good ole' acoustic guitar songs, search for some new country music from other musicians on our list, like Toby Keith and Brad Paisley. Several sites offer cheap music downloads so you don't have to break the bank while exploring out new artists. You can also listen to country music o...
Sugarland! Taylor Swift! Toby Keith! Join the CMT Awards live chat ...
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Tue, Jun 16
Additionally, our pal Tom O'Neil promises some country music fun over at his blog. (Say, speaking of, why not chat with us, Mr. Gold Derby? We contributed to your Tonys party.) Performers include Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, ...
'Code Blue, country music restoration!
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Jun 12
His was made to sing country music; he neither strains nor stumbles in his singing. It would be a travesty to attempt to compare him to other country stars, but one may hear a bit of Garth Brooks or Toby Keith in his voice -- and yes, also some one of ...
We bet Toby Keith really loves this bar
Original at The Tennessean
• Mon, Jun 8
TN Country singer Toby Keith said he "expects great things to happen" at his new bar and grill at Mesa Riverview in Arizona during the club's recent official grand opening ceremony. The self-proclaimed "big dog daddy" of country music mingled with fans ...
Listing: Lucas Family
Original at TV Guide
• Mon, Jun 8
Tue Jun 16 01:00 PM CMT A National Guardsman who was deployed to Iraq before he could finish building a house for his family gets help from Ty and his team. Toby Keith performs "American Soldier" for the family and the Virginia National Guard, and the family vacations at Walt Disney World whi...
BAM's 7 favorite George Strait songs
Original at NewsOK.com
• Wed, May 27
OK The show will celebrate the Academy of Country Music naming Strait the Artist of the Decade for the 2000s. It will feature music stars such as Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and more ...
Toby Keith - Keith Remembers Pal Tisdale at Memorial Service
Original at topix.com
• Fri, May 22
Caption: Toby Keith and models Toby Keith launches clothing line TK Steelman at his 'I Love This Bar and Grill' at Harrahs Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada .... Country singer TOBY KEITH led the tributes to basketball great and jazz musician WAYMAN TISDALE on Thursday as thousands of mourne...
Toby Keith's restaurant might surprise you
Original at East Valley Tribune
• Wed, May 13
AZ Toby Keith isn't who you probably think he is. And, more than likely, neither is his new restaurant, Toby's Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, at Mesa Riverview. The former oil-field-worker-turned-semi-pro-football-player-turned-country-music-superstar ...
Too old to rock?
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Mon, May 11
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CA While country music has developed a new generation of arena headliners -- Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Toby Keith -- rock has stayed with the tried and true, only occasionally spitting out a U2, ...
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Toby Keith extends “America’s Toughest” tour
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Tue, May 5
By brandy Oklahoma country star Toby Keith is wrapping up his yearly United Service Organization tour, having visited forward operating bases in Afghanistan as part of his seventh USO trip to the Middle East. Keith doesn’t play Oklahoma shows as a rule, since he lives in Norman. But he will perfo...
Video: ICYMI: Toby Keith For Obama?
Original at TV Guide
• Wed, Apr 29
By Best Week Ever Flying high on the momentum of this week;s Democratic National Convention in Denver, everyone finally seems to be coming around to Barack Obama, even noted country & westard Toby Keith, who has arrived at the realization that, despite being black, Obama is "one of the good ones". It;...
Toby Keith can’t forgive liars
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Wed, Apr 29
By brandy Toby Keith performs during his 2008 USO tour. In a new interview with the Associated Press, Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith said he is the type to hold a grudge. Keith, who currently is on his eighth United Service Organization tour, told an AP reporter he can forgive certain offens...
Provocative playlist: 12. "She's a Hottie" - Toby Keith
Original at Boise State University The Arbiter Online
• Sun, Apr 26
ID The incorporation of such tasteful subject matter as mud, Marlboros and brewskies can easily be diagnosed as the cause for bad publicity in the genre of country music. Toby, your beer totting, mud trotting, smoke machine has done great things for the ...
Toby Keith speaks at National Press Club
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Thu, Apr 23
By brandy Toby Keith speaks at the National Press Club luncheon Tuesday in Washington, D.C. (Associated Press photo) Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith was the featured speaker Tuesday at a National Press Club luncheon. Keith talked about his new United Service Organization tour of Afgha...
The Top-Earning Country Stars
Original at Forbes
• Wed, Apr 22
NY The third slot goes to country's resident show dog, Toby Keith. Keith has supplemented his singer/songwriter career with a chain of restaurants, a clothing line, an acting and screenwriting career and his own record label. ...
Buck has no use for 'country'
Original at Herald & Review
• Thu, Apr 16
Herald & Review, IL Toby Keith, he sells records to single white divorcees living in trailer parks. Tim McGraw? He can't sing, and neither can his wife (Faith Hill). "And they're what's held up as country music legends." "The problem," he said, "is it suppresses real art. ...
Kris Kristofferson's wife remembers Toby Keith encounter
Original at The Tennessean
• Wed, Apr 15
TN Hawke begins the piece with a first-person account of Kristofferson verbally blasting “one of country music's brightest stars,” who “had a monster radio hit about bombing America's enemies back into the Stone Age.” (Toby Keith's hit song “Courtesy of ...
Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts will perform at ACM Awards
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Thu, Mar 5
By brandy Toby Keith (Associated Press photo) Miranda Lambert is nominated for two Academy of Country Music Awards, one for top female vocalist and the other for single record of the year for “Gunpower & Lead.” Lambert won album of the year in 2007 for “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”
Trace Adkins joins Toby Keith’s summer tour
Original at NewsOK.com
• Tue, Mar 3
OK 1 single, Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith, his band and crew are saddling up for “America’s Toughest Tour.” And the lineup will be tough to top, with star crooner Trace Adkins now on the bill, according to a news release. ...
Toby Keith’s 1930 Lincoln to be sold in Oklahoma City auction
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Thu, Feb 19
By brandy Oklahoma country star Toby Keith will be selling his 1930 Lincoln this weekend at an auction in Oklahoma City, according to a news release. This year’s auction will include a 1930 Lincoln Model L owned by Keith. It is a designated Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) car.
Country Music Alive: 2008 Year In Review
Original at Country Music Alive
• Mon, Dec 29
By Kirk Fitzgerald(noreply@blogger.com) Looking back on Country Music Alive this past year, it has certainly been very exciting. Twitter became apart of Country Music Alive this year. A lot of great updates and short comments made on that site throughout the year on the site including live Twitter updates from a Toby Keith concert...
Metrosexual the Toby Way
Original at irritatedtulsan (WordPress)
• Mon, Dec 29
By irritatedtulsan If anyone represents over-the-top glamour in the Metrosexual world, it’s Toby Keith. Few people can pull-off the sleek manscaped redneck over-nationalistic douche look, but Keith has done well. He leaves no crack or pit un-scaped. 1. Diet
Toby Keith sets winter tour dates
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Fri, Dec 5
By brandy One Toby Keith fan who will probably be too busy in a new job to see many shows in ‘09 is the newly-appointed Obama administration National Security Advisor. Retired Marine General James Jones has a long history with the Oklahoma superstar, and played a hand in one of the biggest music stori...
Review: Colbert Christmas Defends Santa, Beheads HereticsOriginal at Wired News
• Fri, Nov 21
By Scott Thill Colbert and Keith are joined by The Daily Show's old-school faux newsman, Jon Stewart, and musical heavyweights like Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson, John Legend and Feist. Wired: Hilarious duets, Nelson's immortal ode to pot, Colbert making out with a bear ... in fact, anything with Colber...
'Colbert Report' musical Christmas episode airs Nov. 23, with Elvis Costello, Feist and Toby Keith
Original at Hartford Courant
• Thu, Nov 13
By Eric R. Danton Another Christmas Song" -- Stephen Colbert"Have I Got A Present For You" -- Toby Keith"The Little Dealer Boy" -- Stephen Colbert and Willie Nelson Can I Interest You In Hannukah?" -- Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart Nutmeg" -- Stephen Colbert and John Legend
Toby Keith in Nashville, Estate of the Day
Original at Luxist
• Sat, Nov 1
By Deidre Woollard Country singer Toby Keith is one of the many musicians with a place in Nashville. As the Real Estalker points out, this is not Keith's only residence, he and his wife Tricia have a large home in Norman, Oklahoma. It is likely that Keith bought this place in Nashville as more of a pied a terre. The h...
Free Music: Autographed Copy of Toby Keith’s That Don’t Make Me A Bad GuyOriginal at the9513.com
• Mon, Oct 27
By Staff Available in record stores tomorrow (October 28), That Don’t Make Me A Bad Guy is the 12th studio release from country music’s self-proclaimed “Big Dog Daddy.” The album, which comes on the heels of the outspoken superstar’s most recent #1 single “She Never Cried In Front Of Me,” finds Kei...
Toby Keith does triple duty on upcoming album
Original at blog.newsok.com
• Wed, Oct 8
By brandy Keith has written almost all of his biggest hits, starting with his first single and No. 1 hit, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” in 1993. He extends his songwriting streak with his new album’s lead single, “She Never Cried In Front Of Me,” which currently is No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs...
Cortney Harding: What If Toby Keith Wore Eyeliner?Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, Oct 26
Somewhere in the course of the last year, though, Flowers seems to have discovered current affairs and the world around him. His first attempt at political commentary was a statement about the rock band Green Day, and their "unpatriotic" decision to film a DVD including their hit "Americ...
Toby Keith, I Challenge You To a Curling Match
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Apr 23
By Matthew T. Sussman Dear country music superstar Toby Keith:I read that you took up the great sport of curling at the Nashville Curling Club. You and your band apparently have a team and after watching curling at the Winter Olympics you have aspirations of playing in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.One small pr...