August 29, 2024
Toby Keith was just remembered by man different country music artists on NBC’s much-anticipated tribute concert.
Even though there were many sentimental moments, the program was mainly centered around celebrating the memory of the American Soldier crooner, who passed away due to stomach cancer of February 5, 2024, in his home town, Oklahoma.
Amongst them, Lainey Wilson, took the stage with a memorable entrance as the Heart Like A Truck singer made her appearance at the rear of the arena on the back of Cowboy, the horse she rode as a co-star on the hit TV drama, Yellowstone.
Wilson dismounted and joined Jamey Johnson for a duet of the song, befitting of her entrance, that is, Beer for My Horses.
Meanwhile, it was the rising country artist, Jelly Roll, who brought moved the entire audience to tears, including Keith’s son, Stelen Covel, as he introduced the song, My List.
Addressing the lyrics, “I won’t break my back for a million bucks / I can't take to my grave / So why put off for tomorrow / What I could get done today,” the Save Me hitmaker shared how the late musician “inspired me to be a better father,” dedicating the song to Keith’s family.