The devoted family guy Toby Keith continues to watch over his household, even after he has passed away, a new report claimed.
The court filings that were submitted by Toby's estate indicate the lengths that the country great went to safeguard his family while he was still alive. Now, his wife and three children want to maintain those efforts after his death on February 5, which occurred after he had been battling stomach cancer for two years.
Over the course of his rise to fame, Toby was able to secure a court order that required him to conceal his house address and land deed from the general public. In addition, he utilized identities for himself and his family, and he maintained a security detail that was on duty around the clock.
“This information, if known to the public, would likely increase the threat to the safety and security [of the family],” a new filing to continue the protections stated. Despite the fact that Toby has developed a $500 million empire through his music, record label, chain of restaurants, golf course, and line of tequila, a friend of the family claims that protecting his family has always been his top priority.
“Toby was obsessive about protecting his family — some would say even paranoid. He had a special bond with his fans, but he lived in the real world, knowing there are stalkers and crazies out there who could attack him or his family. He always said they didn’t sign up to be in the spotlight like he did, and he had to make sure they stayed safe,” an unnamed pal told The National Enquirer.
In addition, Toby, who was 62 years old when he passed away, made sure that his wife Tricia, his daughters Shelley, 44, and Krystal, 33, and his son Stelen, 27, will all receive a portion of the wealth that he left behind through his will.
“Toby was a savvy businessman. As his time was drawing near, it gave him great comfort to know that his family will never want for anything — for generations to come!” Toby’s pal went on.
Meanwhile, the star-studded roster will be expanded to include more of the most prominent names in the music, sports, and entertainment industries for the “Toby Keith: American Icon” live musical event that will take place on July 29 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. This event will celebrate the life and legacy of Toby Keith, a proud Oklahoman who is a global celebrity.
Trace Adkins, Priscilla Block, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jordan Davis, Scotty Emerick, Brett Favre, Brantley Gilbert, Riley Green, Hardy, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ella Langley, Leanne Morgan, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker, and Lainey Wilson are among the performers and special guests who will be appearing at the event, as per The Music Universe. Additionally, Krystal Keith, Keith's daughter, will be performing during the event.
This live recording of “Toby Keith: American Icon” is scheduled to air on NBC on Wednesday, August 28, from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time and Pacific Time.
The proceeds from the sale of tickets will be donated to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, which is regarded as one of the best children's hospitals in the Southeast and is among the most prestigious in the United States. The Toby Keith Foundation's OK Kids Korral is a home that provides free housing for families of children who are coping with life-threatening illnesses. They will also benefit from the proceeds.
“Toby Keith: American Icon” is a live performance event and NBC special that is being produced by Sing Me Back Home Productions, which is affiliated with UMG Nashville, and Thinkfactory Media, which is affiliated with ITV America. Alex Coletti Productions is also involved in the production of the event.
Cindy Mabe, Dawn Gates, and Harper Grae are the executive producers for Sing Me Back Home Productions, which is a partnership with Mercury Studios executive producers Alice Webb and Barak Moffitt. Adam Reed and Jordana Hochman are the executive producers for Thinkfactory, and Alex Coletti is the executive producer for Alex Coletti Productions.
Additionally, TK Kimbrell and R.A. Clark are serving as executive producers. For the purposes of foreign sales and distribution, "Toby Keith: American Icon" is now represented by Mercury Studios. Both the show and the special have been packaged by UTA, which has been Keith's agency partner for a very long time.
For the show that will take place at Bridgestone Arena, Live Nation is doing the promotion.
Toby Keith, a singer-songwriter, is widely considered to be one of the most productive self-directed creative forces in the modern period of country music. He has amassed a total of 42 top 10 songs, 33 No. 1s, 44 million albums sold, 100 million BMI performances, and more than ten billion streams, primarily due to the power of his songwriting and producing abilities.
Toby’s influence extends beyond decades, and his legacy is felt all over the world. His songs include "Should've Been a Cowboy," "How Do You Like Me Now?!," "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)," "I Love This Bar," and a great number of other songs.
Shortly before he passed away in February, Toby was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame by the country music community. His most cherished achievements include being inducted into the all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York in 2015, receiving the National Medal of Arts in 2021, being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021, and being inducted into the BMI Icon in 2022.
