Toby Keith, a country music musician, is opening out about his health for the first time.
In the fall of 2021, the fan favorite was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He has been receiving treatment since then.
Keith sent a message about his health on his social media pages.
“I’ve been receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery for the previous six months,” he explained. “So far, so good. I need some space to breathe, heal, and rest.”
Keith says that despite his health problems, he will never forget his friends and supporters. “I’m excited to spend time with my family,” he stated. “But I’ll see the fans sooner or later.” I can hardly stand it. -T.”
Because of this announcement, it was uncertain what would happen to Keith’s upcoming performances. His website claimed at the time that his next event would take place on June 17 in Wheaton, Illinois.
Following Keith’s announcement, the Ohio State Fair confirmed the postponement of his July 28 event in Columbus, Ohio. According to Keith’s spokesperson Elaine Schock, “I’m not sure how many tour dates will be canceled at this time.”
The release of the singer’s most recent album, “Peso in my Pocket,” which was released last year after a lengthy tour delay owing to Covid pandemic limitations, was also verified on his website.
Keith stated that the album’s song ideas came to him as he was doing his favorite activity, running.
“Before I started jogging, I’d look at the musical ideas I had on my phone, and then I’d take off,” he explained. “My time would be up before I realized it, and I’d be working nonstop, grinding gears in my head about the tunes.” When I got home, I’d put on my phone’s recorder and record whatever I could.”
“It was a fantastic time for me to write,” he added.
Toby Keith is a staple of the music industry. In 2021, he was awarded the “National Medal of Arts,” which the National Endowment for the Arts describes as “the highest honour presented by the United States government to artists and arts patrons.”
According to a statement given by the National Endowment for the Arts in January 2021, “Toby Keith is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and humanitarian who has undertaken 11 USO Tours to date.”
He has 32 number-one singles to his credit.
Keith, a veteran musician, has performed for American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. He’s also performed for George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.
Keith has long advocated for cancer patients and will continue to do so in the future. He founded the Toby Keith Foundation ten years ago to assist sick children and their families. The “OK Kids Korral” facility opened in 2014, providing a free, practical, and pleasant location for children undergoing chemotherapy.
Keith’s most well-known songs are “Red Solo Cup” and “I Wanna Talk About Me.” Following the 9/11 attacks, he became famous with the song “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American).”
