Toby Keith speaks after receiving the BMI Icon Award during the BMI’s 70th Annual Country Awards at the BMI Music Row Headquarters in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK
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(New York, NY) — Country music superstar, Toby Keith passed away Monday night from stomach cancer. He was 62-years-old. His family says he died surrounded by loved ones. Keith announced his cancer diagnosis in 2021. Last year, he told an interviewer that his battle with cancer had been a roller coater ride, but his faith in God was getting him through it.
Keith sold more than 40 million records over his 30 years in the music business. His hits include, “Red Solo Cup,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!” and “Beer For My Horses”. He is survived by his wife, and three children.
