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Stars Pay Tribute to Toby Keith After His Death

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Feb 06, 2024 7:08 PM
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Jason Aldean

"Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith’s passing," he wrote on Instagram. "Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans. Toby was a huge presence in our business and someone we all looked up to and respected. You and your music will be forever remembered big man."


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Dolly Parton

"It's aways hard when we lose our brothers and sister in country music," she wrote on Instagram. "Toby Keith was one of the greats in every way. He will be missed but his music and legacy will live on."


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Blake Shelton

"Even though I knew about your battle these last few months I still never imagined this day," he wrote on X. "Anyone who knew you knows what I mean. You were the toughest man I ever met. Thank you brother for being a friend, a hero and an inspiration. There will never be another Toby Keith."


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Billy Ray Cyrus

"Stood me still with emotion and memories to hear of the loss of my friend Toby Keith," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. "Thoughts and prayers for his fans and family. Raising a Red Cup. Heaven's a honkytonk tonight."


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Luke Combs

"Damn, RIP @tobykeith," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. "I can't believe you're gone. You left one hell of a mark on country music and we all owe you one."


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Kristin Chenoweth

“I loved him as a musician,” she commented on Instagram. “A great Oklahoman. A great American. What a loss.”


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Zach Bryan

“Too many rides in my old man’s car listening to Toby Keith,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, “really hard thing to hear rest in peace friend we love you.”


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Carrie Underwood 

"Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ‘cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!" she wrote on Instagram. "Introduce him to all the Okies and sign that boy up for the choir! We’re gonna miss you, Toby, but my heart has no doubt that you are standing in the presence of our King right now!!! See you again someday, friend."


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Old Dominion

"Toby Keith was a true trail blazer," the band wrote on Instagram. "Authentic and heartfelt but always with a wink ‘til the end. He was larger than life in so many ways and his music will live on forever! Raising our red solos tonight—you will be missed by so many. Peace."


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Jelly Roll

"We covered 'Should've Been a Cowboy' at every show last year," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. "Toby inspired millions and I was one of them RIP."


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Hoda Kotb

"So sad to hear about @tobykeith passing…." she wrote on Instagram. "Playing his music this morning…and remembering RIP."


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Randy Houser

"God Bless you and Family," he commented underneath the post announcing Keith's passing. "Hard to imagine an America without Toby Keith in it.”


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