Keith diagnosed with stomach cancer
Sunday, June 12, 2022 – Toby Keith has been diagnosed and treated for stomach cancer, he disclosed Sunday on social media.
"Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer," the statement said. "I've spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can't wait. -T"
Keith has been touring behind his most recent release "Peso in My Pocket." Has has dates scheduled for Friday in Wheaton, Ill. and Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich.
More news for Toby Keith
- 11/02/21: Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts 10
- 07/14/21: Keith splurges for "Peso In My Pocket"
- 07/13/21: Keith, Akins lead Songwriters Hall of Fame class
- 06/24/21: Keith goes "Old School"
- 06/15/21: Lynn, Combs, Dan + Shay win early ACM honors
- 06/14/21: Keith comes to town
- 01/14/21: Keith, Skaggs receive National Medal of Arts honors
- 04/02/20: Keith releases new song on Friday
CD reviews for Toby Keith
Toby Keith's core competency is traditional country, and he remains true to it that sound on "Peso in My Pocket," his first studio album in six years and a spawn of the pandemic. One of the first things you notice are the songwriting credits. The Warrren Brothers, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd help populate part of the roster. The album leads off with It leads off with the catchy regional favorite "Oklahoma Breakdown," it is followed by an ode to better times on "Old School. ...
People of a certain age can recall a time in America when a polyester-clad party host would reward late-night diehards with a "blue" record. These vinyl gems (or bootleg tapes) would be funny and frank, both in their language and adult subject matter. They paired well with alcohol, and just owning them could make someone a little cooler by association. Such a concept might mystify millennials who can punch up any song they imagine. But Toby Keith remembers.
This collection of ...
Way back in the '90's, before millions of dollars, high profile political feuds and moguldom, Toby Keith could really sing and write a pretty good song! News flash! He still can on his nostalgic, 18th album.
You can hear an unexpected Merle Haggard influence all over this record. The title cut, "35 MPH" evokes a Haggard vibe. Think "Roots Of My Raising - 2015" as Keith laments the loss of the commonplace, now gone forever. What could've easily been an appeal ...
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