Toby Keith (1961-2024) was a famous American country singer and songwriter known for his patriotic themes and blending of traditional country sounds with modern influences.
Some of Keith’s most popular songs include: * "Should’ve Been a Cowboy," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1993. * "How Do You Like Me Now?!" which was number one on the country music charts for five weeks in 1999. * "I Wanna Talk About Me" also topped the country charts for five weeks. * "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)," a musical response to the September 11 attacks. * "Beer for My Horses," a duet with Willie Nelson, held the top spot on the country music charts for six weeks.
Shortly after his death, Keith became the first person to claim nine of the top 10 hits on the Country Digital Song Sales chart.