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Dolly Parton, Lee Greenwood Remember Toby Keith: ‘Man of Faith’

Dolly Parton, Lee Greenwood Remember Toby Keith: ‘Man of Faith’

By Movieguide® Contributor

Country music’s biggest stars are commemorating Toby Keith following his death on Feb. 5.

Movieguide® reported:

Country singer Toby Keith has died following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 62. 

“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time,” a statement on his website reads. Keith first announced his cancer diagnosis in 2022. 

“Toby Keith has gone home. This is very sad news. We loved and respected him on every level and whispered many a prayer for him as he fought this illness,” said The Oak Ridge Boys. “God must have needed a big-hearted Oklahoma singing boy for the great choir. Well, he got one. RIP Toby Keith.”

Fellow country music star Lee Greenwood added, “Toby Keith did things his way – amazing artist, songwriter, patriot, and man of faith. I admired him and how he rolled. He and I shared a deep love for our military, and I’m proud that he took his music to dangerous places in order to give the American spirit to those protecting freedom.”

“I was pleased he called me the OG and was honored to work with him a few times through the years. Please join our family in praying for the Keith family. I am confident that Toby was met at the pearly gates by patriots who have gone before and is resting in the arms of Jesus,” he continued.

Dolly Parton shared on X, “It’s always hard when we lose our brothers and sisters in country music. Toby Keith was one of the greats in every way. He will be missed but his music and legacy will live on.”

“Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith’s passing. Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans,” country singer Jason Aldean wrote. “Toby was a huge presence in our business and someone we all looked up to and respected. You and your music will be forever remembered big man.”

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CEO, Kyle Long, said, “Toby Keith was big, brash, and never bowed down or slowed down for anyone. He relished being an outsider and doing things his way. For three decades, he reflected the defiant strength of the country music audience. His memory will continue to stand tall.”

Pray for Keith’s family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one.


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