Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961 – February 5, 2024) was an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. He used the stage name Toby Keith since early in his …

Dec 18, 2025 · Toby Keith (born July 8, 1961, Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.—died February 5, 2024, Oklahoma) was an American country singer and songwriter whose songs are known for their patriotic …

May 16, 2024 · Who Was Toby Keith? Country singer Toby Keith was known for his songs about patriotism and partying. His career began in the early 1990s with a self-titled debut album that went …

Jan 17, 2025 · Toby Keith, born Toby Keith Covel on July 8, 1961, in Clinton, Oklahoma, was a prominent American country music singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and songwriting …

Born Toby Keith Covel (July 8, 1961), the native Oklahoman grew up on a farm near Oklahoma City. He was influenced by country musicians including Bob Wills and Merle Haggard, and worked as a rodeo …

Influenced by Merle Haggard, Keith wrote many songs that reflect his upbringing and perception of Oklahoma culture. Unlike many successful Oklahoma musicians, he has made the Sooner State his …

After signing a deal at Mercury Records, his debut album "Toby Keith", which contained his first chart topper, "Should've Been a Cowboy", finally established him as a professional singer-songwriter.

The familiar maxim of the triple threat – singer, songwriter, entertainer – didn't begin to cover it for Toby Keith, one of the most prolific self-directed creative forces in country's modern era.

Feb 5, 2024 · Keith received his first guitar at age eight and spent formative summers working at his grandmother’s tavern in Arkansas, occasionally sitting in with the house band. Keith turned out to be …

Keith was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, on July 8, 1961. As a young man and aspiring songsmith, he took his musical lead from Southern rockers like the members of the Marshall Tucker Band, as well as …