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Flip through the slideshow to look at 20 of country music's most iconic songwriters, from legends like the aforementioned Williams and Haggard to newer hitmakers like Shane McAnally and Natalie Hemby.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 21

Oklahoma Legend Baker Mayfield on Toby Keith: 'His Legacy will Forever Carry on'

Despite a 34-year age gap, Baker Mayfield and Toby Keith were close friends. Keith, a country music star born in 1961, grew up in Moore. Mayfield, born in Austin in 1995, was Oklahoma’s starting quarterback for three years and won the Heisman Trophy in 2017.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Decision on Toby Keith's Horse Revealed in 2025 Preakness Stakes Lineup

The late country singer Toby Keith always dreamed of getting one of his horses into the Kentucky Derby, and his stable achieved that dream earlier this month when Render Judgment was a late addition to the field.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Toby Keith's 2025 Kentucky Derby Horse Carries on Late Singer's Legacy

Toby Keith's legacy will be on display at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The late singer was the owner of Dream Walkin Farms, which partnered with other stables to train horses.

Rodeo News / Rodeo on SI / May 3

Late Country Music Legend’s Horse Secures Starting Gate Spot at the Kentucky Derby

As a big horse racing fan, country music legend Toby Keith had dreamed of having one of his horses race in the Kentucky Derby all of his life. That dream is now coming true just over a year after his passing.

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20 of the most shocking celebrity deaths of 2024

In 2024, we lost many high-profile celebrities, from musicians to actors to sports broadcasters. Keep reading to learn more about each person below.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31, 2024

Watch: Oklahoma honors Toby Keith with great new tradition

The University of Oklahoma began a brand new tradition on Friday night in honor of late country singer and Sooners mega fan Toby Keith.

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Entertainment News / Men's Journal / July 20, 2024

Toby Keith Allstar Celebration: Spotlight on the Star-Studded Lineup

In honor of the late Toby Keith, on July 29, Nashville will come together for the Allstar Celebration. Country music's biggest stars will come together at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / July 8, 2024

Toby Keith's Top 5 Playlist in Honor of His Birthday

Toby Keith would have turned just 63 years old on Monday, July 8. After a long battle with stomach cancer and certainly after putting up the fight of his life, Keith succumb to the disease in February.

Colt Ford Reveals Toby Keith Put $20M Into OK Kids Korral, Private Hospital for Children with Cancer

Toby Keith was not just a country music legend; he was a man with a heart of gold who made a remarkable impact far beyond the music industry. While the world mourns the loss of this iconic figure, it's essential to shine a light on one of the many incredible aspects of his legacy – the OK Kids Korral.

Our Mims Welcomes Retired Mare From Toby Keith's Farm

Our Mims Retirement Haven is proud to announce the arrival of Love Locket to our organization. She officially stepped foot onto the farm on March 29, 2024.

'I'm Going To Miss Him So Much': Danny Caldwell Pays Tribute To Toby Keith

A passion for winning horse races brought Danny Caldwell and country music superstar Toby Keith together. That passion will keep them together for the time being in spirit.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 8, 2024

Remembering an Icon: Toby Keith's Life, Love and Lyrics

On Monday, February 5, 2024, the country music songs went silent for a moment. The industry lost an icon when 62-year-old Toby Keith Covel died after a two year long fight with stomach cancer.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 6, 2024

Sooner Nation Tributes Pour In for Oklahoma Legend Toby Keith

Toby Keith was a true Oklahoma original. From a kid who grew up in Moore selling soft drinks at OU games to the country music industry's biggest star selling more than 40 million albums, Keith always did it his way. Keith died Monday night after a battle with cancer.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / February 6, 2024

Nebraska Softball: Junior Pitcher Remembers Late Country Music Star

As a member of the Oklahoma Sooners, junior pitcher Jordy Bahl won back-to-back national championships in front of thousands of fans. One of those fans was country music superstar Toby Keith.

Entertainment News / F4WOnline.com / February 6, 2024

TNA Wrestling 'deeply saddened' by death of country music legend Toby Keith

TNA Wrestling is "deeply saddened" by the death of country music star Toby Keith. Keith passed away at 62 years old on Monday following a battle with stomach cancer.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 6, 2024

Country Music Star Toby Keith Passes Away, 62

Late in the evening of Feb. 5 country music sensation Toby Keith lost the battle to stomach cancer. Surrounded by his family, the star passed peacefully in his sleep at age 62.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 6, 2024

Cowboys Favorite Toby Keith Dies

Country music star Toby Keith, the Oklahoma native known for his patriotic songs and his Dallas Cowboys ties, has died, his website announced early Tuesday.

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20 memorable songs about living spaces

While some songs bring a sense of nostalgia, others highlight the start of a new chapter. Whether you're missing the house you grew up in or just closed on a new property, here is a list of tracks that gives any listener a sense of home.

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The 20 most iconic country music songwriters

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20 artists to watch in 2023

Whether it's gaining a viral hit song on TikTok, being a songwriter for other artists, performing on a TV competition show, or engaging with fans on social media — several avenues could help kickstart an artist's career to another level. Here is a list of 20 buzzing artists to watch in 2023.

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20 essential country songs about summer

Get started on making the perfect country music playlist for your summer vacations, road trips, and parties. Flip through the gallery below for 20 essential country songs about summer fun, from Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee" to Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem."

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20 essential songs that need to be on every '90s country playlist

From Kenny Chesney to Alan Jackson, there's something for every '90s country fanatic on this list.

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The 40 greatest country songs from the 2010s

Flip through the gallery below for a look back at the past decade’s best (and biggest!) country tunes, from Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert’s barn-burning “Somethin’ Bad” to Tim McGraw’s uplifting “Humble and Kind.”

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / November 7, 2017

While trying to avoid the gun debate, the CMAs wade in even deeper

On the night of October 12, country superstar Jason Aldean performed at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was his first concert since being on stage at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S.