Country music star Toby Keith passed away on Monday at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) February 6, 2024
Keith was born in Oklahoma but moved to Nashville, known as Music City, as his musical career took off.
In his career, Keith had 32 number one singles and sold over 40 million albums.
Several Alabama politicians took to social media to pay their respects to the legendary country music performer.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) offered her prayers for Keith's family and friends.
Toby Keith was a generationally gifted artist and a tremendous patriot who deeply loved his country. He performed at America’s Junior Miss when I competed, and I’ll never forget getting to meet him. His family and friends are in our prayers today. https://t.co/WLfHsAfBBV
— Katie Britt (@KatieBrittforAL) February 6, 2024
In celebrating Keith, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) remembered how the musician "never apologized for being a patriot" and always respected the nation's troops.
Even though he was a big star, he used the stage to celebrate and honor our troops.
— Gary Palmer (@Palmer4Alabama) February 6, 2024
Today I hope y’all joining me in raising a glass, bottle, or red solo cup in honor of a true country music icon. 🇺🇸 🎸
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) also described Keith as a "Patriot who loved this country."
Sorry to hear of the passing of Toby Keith. Maybe he “should have been a cowboy,” but he was definitely a Patriot who loved this county. https://t.co/uDN4p5mq1x
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) February 6, 2024
State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said he would honor Keith by listening to his music.
Sad to hear this. Will definitely have to play my favorite song of his on the way home tonight. https://t.co/Lor3NRb6d5
— Sam Givhan (@Sam_Givhan) February 6, 2024
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