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Clinton OK, United States (1961 – present)

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961) is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Early life and career

Toby Keith Covel was born in Clinton, Oklahoma. His family moved to Moore, Oklahoma (a suburb of Oklahoma City) when Keith was young. His grandmother owned a supper club and Keith became interested in the musicians who came there to play. He got his first guitar at the age of 8. Keith attended Moore High School where he played on the football team.

Keith graduated from Moore High School and, in 1979, went to work as a derrick hand in the booming oil fields of Oklahoma. He worked his way up to become an operation manager. At the age of 20, he formed the Easy Money band and they played local bars as he continued to work in the oil industry. At times, he would have to leave in the middle of a gig if he was paged to work in the oil field.

In 1982, the oil industry in Oklahoma began a rapid decline and Keith soon found himself unemployed. He fell back on his football training and played defensive end with the semi-pro Oklahoma City Drillers while continuing to perform with his band. (The Drillers were an unofficial farm club of the USFL’s Oklahoma Outlaws; Keith tried out for the Outlaws but did not make the team.) After two years with the Drillers, Keith decided to try music full time. His family and friends were doubtful he would succeed, but in 1984, Easy Money began playing the honky tonk circuit in Oklahoma and Texas. The band cut a single titled Blue Moon and the song received some airplay on local radio stations in Oklahoma.

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dfmprod wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

come to france

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JLL1990 wrote:
Friday evening

Probably posted this before, but his show at the Apollo in London was awesome I blew my load when he played 'Wish I Didn't Know Now' just wish he'd played more older songs. hopefully some more dates next year

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ROMaster2 wrote:
14 days ago

We Three Kings for the top Christmas song? How particular.

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Joshcountryman wrote:
26 days ago

american ride, best track .

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Gemarinie wrote:
December 2009

i loooovvvveeeee hiiimmmm sooooooo much :) <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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oyst-sp wrote:
November 2009

he was amazing in oslo

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evertongalning wrote:
November 2009

@eternalcowboy2: God might not be real, but Toby is! I saw his show last Sunday in Copenhagen and it was an awesome experience.

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triggergy wrote:
November 2009

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=191741771406&ref=mf If you are in the UK join my facebook group and also lobby your local BBC station and Radio 2 to give Toby the airplay he deserves in the UK

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eternalcowboy2 wrote:
November 2009

God isn't real

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Laynarayna wrote:
November 2009

Saw him last night in London and met him too, such a sweet guy and an amazing performer :)

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jaysmith1987 wrote:
November 2009

Saw Toby Keith in London Last night, it was amazing loved every second, apart from the very unlively audience, hopefully will get to see him in the states one day.

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robstud69 wrote:
October 2009

Well i saw toby when i was in Iraq, and i thought he rocked! Thanks for supporting your troops toby, we appreciate it!

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honktonk wrote:
October 2009

"Toby Keith's guitar is red, white and blue But Toby Keith you ain't fooling me You'd have been sucking up to Hitler If you'd have lived back in Germany" Red Star Belgrade [3]

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1iota wrote:
October 2009

TOBY KEITH will be doing a FREE OUTDOOR SHOW during the THE JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE SHOW on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:45pm. Tickets are FREE and available to you at: www.1iota.com! Reserve them today, because they're going fast! When: Wednesday, October 14th Where: Jimmy Kimmel Live Studios (located in Hollywood, CA on Hollywood Blvd, directly across the street from The Kodak Theatre) Time: 6:45pm Tickets available at: www.1iota.com Please call 1-866-JIMMY TIX with any questions or concerns!

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boothanew wrote:
October 2009

tool

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JNez wrote:
October 2009

what up toby keith. you da man. for real. listening to the new cd, american ride. as usual, i love the ballads & the midtempo cuts. you know your way around a slow jam, that's for sure. you are definitely the top country artist of the 00s.

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tom_dissonance wrote:
September 2009

"Toby Keith's guitar is red, white and blue But Toby Keith you ain't fooling me You'd have been sucking up to Hitler If you'd have lived back in Germany" Red Star Belgrade [2]

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Bubimann wrote:
September 2009

king of country music<3!

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KaliLove wrote:
September 2009

American Soldier :)

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driver2222 wrote:
September 2009

Cabo San Lucas

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