News about Toby Keith

Researchers from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine in New Jersey used a 'swish and spit' oral rinse to find signs of the disease. Specifically, they found telltale changes in bacteria in the mouths of people who went on to develop the disease. Stomach cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Country music star Toby Keith lost his battle with the disease aged 62 in February 2024.

Jason Aldean and his glamorous wife Brittany Kerr were among the A-list music stars attending the 59th Academy Of Country Music Awards on Thursday night. The annual ceremony, hosted by country icon Reba McEntire for the 17th time, was held in Frisco, Texas at Ford Center at The Star. Aldean was there to pay tribute to the late Toby Keith by performing a reimagined version of his hit song Should've Been A Cowboy.

Lainey Wilson took home the honors for Female Artist of the Year, Music Event of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at Thursday's Academy of Country Music Awards stemming from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Wilson said she's received strong support from the women within the country music industry in her acceptance speech.

The country star - who was diagnosed with the disease in 2021 - knew he was set to receive the honor prior to his February 5 death. On Saturday, the musician's 38-year-old daughter, Krystal, accepted the degree on his behalf at the University of Oklahoma's (OU) commencement ceremony. OU's president Joseph Harroz, Jr. gushed about the Keith family - who is made up University of Oklahoma alumni as he noted that he was 'grateful' they were able to celebrate Toby's 'legacy and impact.'

Jelly Roll rocked the stage on Friday night at the Stagecoach Festival. The singer, 39, who appeared in a good-cause TV commercial, took to the T-Mobile Main Stage in Indio, California, and wowed the crowd with his own spin on country music as he made his Stagecoach debut.  The hitmaker was joined by several guests during his set, including T-Pain, with whom he recorded a version of the late Toby Keith's Should've Been A Cowboy, which was released on Amazon Music on the same day. 

At the 2024 CMT Music Awards in February, Toby Keith's three children made their first public appearance together after their father died in February, more than two years after being diagnosed with stomach cancer. Upon arriving at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Krystal Keith, Shelley Covel Rowland, and Stelen Keith Covel assembled for a sequence of snaps along the red carpet. The late Red Solo Cup champion shared his children with his partner, Tricia Lucus, who was married to for nearly 40 years, from the beginning to his death just over two months ago. Shelley, 43, looked stunning in a multi-colored sparkling gown with hints of green, purple, blue, red, and pink, as well as a handful of black and white, and silver platform heels. The oldest of the three children was actually born to Tricia and later adopted by Keith after being married in March 1984.

On Sunday, a flurry of country crooners descended on the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, in honor of the annual CMT Music Awards. Fans of country music, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson performed on a memorable night, including a musical tribute to Toby Keith. Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Parker McCollum, Brittney Spencer, Bailey Zimmerman, Jason Aldean, and others were among the stage performers.

At the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, the late Toby Keith was well remembered by his family, colleagues, and followers on Sunday's CMT Music Awards. On Sunday's show, a number of segments were focusing on Keith, with Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, and Sammy Hagar as the finalists to honor the late crooner, who died two months earlier from stomach cancer battles.

On Sunday, rapper-turned-country sensation Jelly Roll referenced his ascension from jail to an award-winning country music performer in one of the 2024 CMT Music Awards' most moving moments. At the Austin, Texas, he received his second award for Male Video of the Year for his single Need A Favor. When Lainey Wilson received the complimentary Female Video of the Year Award for Watermelon Moonshine, she also earned her first big award of the evening.

On Sunday, Jelly Roll and his partner Bunnie Xo looked as loved up as ever as they attended the CMT Music Awards 2024 in Austin, Texas, just days after their plane had to make an emergency landing. In a cream, black, and tan jacket paired with joggers and sneakers, the Need A Favor hitmaker, 39, who is up for three awards, looked trendy.

On Monday, the new Country Music Hall of Fame class, which includes legendary Toby Keith, weeks after he died at 62. The voting results came in on February 6, one day after Keith's death from stomach cancer. "My heart sank" at the wedding, Trahern said, despite the fact that we missed the opportunity to alert Toby while he was still with us.'

Carrie Underwood announced on Tuesday that she would be attending her first-ever concert in Hawai'i by posting a note on her various social media pages. On Friday, July 19, the 41-year-old performer will appear at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, which is located on the island of O'ahu. During her appearance, the former American Idol champion - who recently paid tribute to Toby Keith - will not be joined by any opening acts.

Just over a month after country music legend Toby Keith died at 62 from a three-year fight against stomach cancer, Post Malone paid tribute to him. Malone, 28, (born Austin Richard Post), was on Saturday at the American Rodeo in Dallas, when he honoured Keith in two different ways. The shirtless singer first raised a red Solo cup of beer and had a drink, a nod to Keith's 2011 hit song Red Solo Cup.

King Charles III sent shockwaves around the world this week as he announced his fight against an unspecified cancer. Toby Keith, a country music legend, died of stomach cancer at the age of 62, a form of the disease with a 32 percent survival rate. OJ Simpson said he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday. Cancer cases in the United States are on the rise, with a survey released last month estimating that a record-breaking two million Americans will die of cancer this year. A large number of cases in youth have been fueled by an epidemic of cases in young people, including the rare appendix cancer that killed Designated Survivor star Adan Canto last month at the age of 42. Many Americans are concerned that they may be living with the disease in the midst of alarming rises and celebrity deaths. Although trials for universal screening techniques have shown promise, experts warn that the majority of cancers can't be diagnosed with routine blood work. However, there are certain forms of the disease that do not have regular screening. Here's how to get them tested.

As he reflected on their relationship and how the late country icon tackled his cancer battle, Brett Favre recalled the phone call he had with his buddy Toby Keith just weeks before his death. Favre revealed that he had a phone call with his friend about two weeks ago when speaking with TMZ. Following a bout with stomach cancer, Keith died at the age of 62. 'I think in the end, he was just exhaust,' Favre, 54, told the outlet. When we had our talk, he did say it to me.' "Brett, whatever happens, I'm OK with it," he said. Well, I was hoping that what happened didn't happen.

Keith is seen in the back of an Uber with a karaoke microphone and a film with lyrics as he performs for the passengers and driver in a video he uploaded himself on July 14, 2023. 'This is what happens when my Uber has a karaoke machine,' Keith captioned his post on X (previously Twitter). On his Unleashed album, Keith released Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue, a song about American values and patriotism. On the day of Keith's 2023 Uber cover, Greg Price, who called the video "one of Toby Keith's last gifts to us," was re-shared.' Keith's family reported on Monday night that the 62-year-old had died "fully" on Monday night, flanked by his family, after battling cancer with 'grace and courage'.

On Sunday, Toby Keith, 62, posted a video of himself addressing an enthusiastic audience at what is said to be one of his three sold-out shows at the Park MGM hotel in Las Vegas last December. On Monday night, his family learned he died 'peacefully' after fighting cancer with 'grace and courage,' his family revealed. Tricia Lucas, his three children, daughters Shelley Covel Rowland, fellow singer Krystal Keith, and Stelen are among his many survivors. He also had four grandchildren. Keith has sold over 40 million albums during his illustrious career.

Carolyn Toby Keith's mother was onstage with him in Las Vegas on one of his last concerts, less than two months before his death at the age of 62 on Monday. Should have Been a Cowboy singer-songwriter who had stomach cancer died peacefully Monday surrounded by his family, according to a note published on the country singer's website, the musician fought his war with grace and courage.'

Taylor Swift lauded Toby Keith for giving her the much-needed break in a resurface clip from 2005, despite rumors that the legendary country singer died at 62 after fighting with stomach cancer. The pop sensation was just 15 years old when a Nashville news station did a story about her and her ascension to fame months before her debut album was released. At the time, Toby vowed to marry her on his own label as a major stakeholder in Big Machine Records, and it was reported that he had campaigned for her early in her career. A teen Taylor could be seen saying, 'You're in the room, and you can feel it'. There's a power there.

Elaine Schock, Toby Keith's long-serving publicist, snapped a long silence about the country music legend's death earlier this week to reflect on his remarkable career and legacy. Hours after the celebrity's death after a battle with stomach cancer, his publicist reached out to ensure he was remembered for more than his political convictions and rivalry with The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks) over one of his biggest songs, despite the fact that reports broke of his death. In a statement, she told People, 'I loved Toby Keith.' He was a pleasure to be with, and we'll have some lively discussions.' In addition, he could write and sing his a** off.' "Toby was kind," she continued. I think he was misunderstood because he was painted in a certain way, but that was an inaccurate portrait.'

Following Toby Keith's tragic death from stomach cancer at the age of 62, Carrie Underwood paid an emotional tribute on Tuesday. After fighting the disease with 'grace and humour,' the singer died 'fully' on Monday night, aged 62. According to a tweet, he was "surrounded by his family."

Toby Keith, a country music icon who became well-known for his deep voice and patriotic hits, died on Monday from stomach cancer at the age of 62. Stomach cancer – or gastric cancer – is extremely uncommon in the United States, accounting for only 1.5 percent of new cancer diagnoses per year. The American Cancer Society has also stated that cancer incidences have been decreasing by around 2% each year over the past decade.

Keith, a stomach cancer sufferer, died peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement, after fighting with 'grace and courage'. In the summer of 2022, the singer revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was being treated with chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. He clashed with other celebrities and journalists alike, often pushing back against record execs, making him a polarizing figure in country music.

When performing one of his songs at the People's Choice Country Awards last year, country singer Toby Keith brought tears to his wife's eyes. At the award show on September 28, Keith performed his country's Don't Let The Old Man In front of his wife, Tricia Lucus. At the time, the singer, who died at the age of 62, was named with the Country Music Icon Award. Lucus and Keith were married for 39 years, and the late country singer posted an Instagram snapshot of the two of them on their wedding anniversary in March 2023.