Country Stars Remember Toby Keith After His Death: Tribute

The country music community is mourning the loss of Toby Keith after it was revealed he died on Tuesday, February 6.

“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5, surrounded by his family,” a statement shared via the “Red Solo Cup” singer’s verified X account read. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”

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His passing comes less than two years after he revealed he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June 2022. “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” Toby told his fans via social media at the time. “I’ve spent the last six months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending this time with my family.”

Keep scrolling to see which stars paid tribute to the late singer.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood took to Instagram to remember Toby in a touching post. “Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ‘cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!! Introduce him to all the Okies and sign that boy up for the choir!” she wrote alongside a photo of the pair. “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.”

Jason Aldean

“Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith’s passing. Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans,” Jason Aldean captioned photos of him and Toby over the years via Instagram. “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.”

Randy Houser

Randy Houser took to Instagram to share a video of himself performing a cover of Toby’s song “I Live This Bar.”

“@TobyKeith … An American icon. They do not make em like him everyday in my opinion,” he wrote alongside the clip. “One of my favorites that he and @Scottyemerick wrote. It’s late at night or early in the morning but I wanted to sing one in his honor no matter what time it is. Rest In Peace. Job well done.”

Old Dominion

“Toby Keith was a true trailblazer. Authentic and heartfelt but always with a wink ‘til the end,” Old Dominion wrote in a joint statement on their Instagram account. “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.”

James Otto

James Otto said he was “completely heartbroken” to wake up to the news of Toby’s passing. “I thought he was on the mend. I was blessed to do the entire American Ride tour with Toby and Trace and will never forget the experience,” he wrote via Instagram. “It’s hard to see any life cut short but there’s something incredibly startling about seeing someone like Toby taken so young. My sincere condolences go out to his family.”

Austin Burke

“This one hurts,” Austin Burke wrote via his Instagram Stories. “Toby and Garth [Brooks] brought country music through my Arizona radio growing up, and made me fall in love. WE not only lost a Country Music Legend but also an American Hero. His love for America and his love for our great Military is how I know he would want to be remembered.”

William Michael Morgan

William Michael Morgan is another country star that issued a statement about Toby’s passing via Instagram. “Wake up to the news that Toby Keith lost his battle to cancer … I am at a loss for words,” he wrote in a text post. “A true American. A true country artist. I know he is waking up with the Lord now. Prayers for his family.”