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Toby Keith Mourns the Unexpected Loss of a Friend and Bandmate

March 01, 2013   Jennifer Swirsky  
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It brings us great sadness to share that Toby Keith‘s longtime bass player and good friend, Carl “Chuck” Goff, Jr. The fifty-four year old passed away in Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 27th, after a motor vehicle accident.

Toby spoke out on his website regarding his friend:  ”We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of our band member, Chuck Goff. He was a close friend for over 25 years, the band leader and bass player. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.”

Chuck Goff also lent a hand in writing some of Toby’s big hits, including “You Ain’t Much Fun” and “Upstairs Downtown” from the 1994 album “Boomtown”.

We extend our deepest condolences to Chuck Goff’s friends, family, and bandmates during this time. May his legacy live on through the relationships he built, the career he enjoyed, and the music he made.

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Toby Keith takes over Texas

February 19, 2013   Lydia Picknell  
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On Saturday, Feb. 9th, Toby Keith broke all attendance records for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.  Not only did he sell out the venue but it was the biggest crowd they have ever had since the event started in 1950.  Keith’s next performance stop will also be in Texas at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Feb. 25th.

And, as part of the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall Of Fame Weekend, Toby Keith will be presented with an official certificate from the Office of the Governor hereby declaring Toby an Honorary Texan.  Other notable Honorary Texans include Bob Dylan, Russell Crowe, Bob Hope and many others. The event will take place on Sunday, March 3rd, at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. The superstar will deliver a special performance in honor of his most loved songwriters, Roger Miller.

Toby shares:

“Roger Miller was so intelligent that many of the greats would follow him around just for inspiration, just to hear him talk. He said some of the most famous quotes ever. If you want to hear cleverness, you want to hear wit, and you want to hear charm – you want to hear a ‘Class A’ songwriter, it’s Roger Miller.”

Toby Keith is preparing to put the hammer down on a new tour called, appropriately, the Hammer Down Tour. Presented by longtime partner Ford F-Series, the run begins on June 8 in Ozark, AR.  Joining him on this party is special guest Kip Moore.

Touring in support of his current album Hope On The Rocks, Keith will bring his acclaimed live show and its breakneck set list of hits, not the least of which is the album’s title track single, “Hope On The Rocks.”

Check out the full list of Toby’s tour dates for the year – are you going to any?

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Miranda Lambert fills in for Lady Antebellum at Country Fest

December 19, 2012   Lydia Picknell  
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Miranda Lambert is helping out some friends in need next year, replacing Lady Antebellum‘s headlining date at Country Fest in Wisconsin. The superstar trio were forced to cancel dates next year because member Hillary Scott is expecting her first baby. Miranda will headline the festival alongside Toby Keith and Jason Aldean.

Miranda is the first headliner for the four-day festival on Thursday, June 27th. It’s the only solo tour stop in June 2013 for Miranda.. She’l be hitting the road with the Pistol Annies for most of the Summer.

“We could not be more excited to announce Miranda Lambert as a Headliner for Country Fest ‘13!” says Country Fest. “She not only puts on the most entertaining and high energy show for her fans, she is adding this solo date to her previously scheduled tour dates with Pistol Annies to join the Country Fest Family here in Cadott. We cannot thank Miranda enough & look forward to her return this year!”

Country Fest Main Stage June 27-30, 2013: Jason Aldean, Toby, Keith, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Brantley Gilbert, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Hunter Hayes, Thompson Square, Gloriana, Colt Ford, Neal McCoy, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Love And Theft, Thomas Rhett, Parmalee, Edens Edge and JT Hodges.

Tickets & Camping for the 27th Annual Country Fest are currently available at Early Bird Pricing at countryfest.com . Prices increase January 23, 2013. Nearby hotels are available with continuous daily shuttle service for non-campers. Free mobile phone app also available now in app stores for Country Fest.

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VIDEO: Toby Keith – Hope On The Rocks

December 12, 2012   Lydia Picknell  
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Just in case you missed it last week, Toby Keith‘s brand new music video for his title track new single “Hope On The Rocks” is out! The music video follows the stories of a few brand new characters – including one played by Toby! Check out the video below and let us know what you think about Toby’s latest offering:

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REVIEW: Toby Keith – Hope On The Rocks

December 11, 2012   Ian Ewing  
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Toby Keith has had the kind of career that young artists dream of. He’s released nearly an album a year for the last twenty years, more than forty of his singles have charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, and twenty or so have hit Number One. He’s one of the top-earning country artists in the business, and seven years ago he transitioned to a new role and founded his own successful label.

“Hope On The Rocks” represents the eighth straight year he’s released an album, a streak that started with a personal favourite of mine, 2005’s Honkytonk University. The album opens with the title track, a downbeat number about those for whom a bartender doubles as therapist – “Where do they go?/They come here/to drown in their sorrow/and cry in their beer.” Keith has never been particularly acclaimed for non-party/non-patriotic songs, but this number proves, as did songs like “I Ain’t Already There“, that he’s fully capable of turning out great music of all tempos.

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It’s Our Kinda Party and You Are Invited TONIGHT!

December 10, 2012   Jennifer Swirsky  
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Tonight, on Fox, are the American Country Awards, and we will certainly be watching. We would love for you to join us during the show for our LIVE Twitter ACA Watching Party event!

Who:  The Staff of Keepin’ It Country
Where:  Twitter
When:  8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT
Why:  The ACAs are on and there is no better way to enjoy them than by chatting with thousands of your closest country-loving friends!
How:  It’s easy! Log on to Twitter when the ACAs begin and use the hashtags #keepinitcountry and #ACAwards to participate in our party. Share your comments on the presenters, performers, and winners with others who are also watching the show live!
And, one lucky Party Guest, chosen at random, will take home a ***signed Toby Keith CD*** as a party favor, just for showing up and hanging out with us!

We look forward to seeing you there. Don’t forget, add #keepinitcountry and #ACAwards to all of your tweets tonight for your chance to take home the prize!
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VIDEO: Toby Keith – Hope on The Rocks Behind the Scenes part 2

November 29, 2012   Lydia Picknell  
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Country music superstar Toby Keith will be releasing his brand new music video for “Hope On The Rocks” tomorrow, but he’s giving fans a special look behind the scenes with two videos. In the second part of the behind the scenes videos, he gets into detail on the characters in the song and video. Take a look below and don’t forget to check out his brand new video on its release tomorrow!

Did you pick up a copy of Toby’s new album “Hope On The Rocks” yet? What’s your favorite tracks?

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Performers announced for CMT Artists of the Year Special

November 27, 2012   Lydia Picknell  
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While the honorees themselves are still being kept top secret, CMT has announced a big list of performers for their 2012 Artists of the Year special. Performing this year will be country superstars Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Kenny Rogers, Toby Keith, Hunter Hayes, Kacey Musgraves, Thompson Square, Jason Aldean, Eli Young Band and Sammy Hagar. While the station won’t announce the honorees, or even hint about who it could be, fans are encouraged to keep up-to-date in all the announcements at cmt.com.

The 90-minute special will be hosted by Rascal Flatts and “Nashville” show star Hayden Panettiere on December 8th, 2012 airing on CMT. Who do you think deserves to be honored at the third annual event?

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Lineup Announced For Country Thunder Arizona

November 13, 2012   Jessica Crans  
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Country Thunder will be rolling into Florence, Arizona from April 11th to the 14th, 2013! Who will be joining them? Just some of country’s biggest acts these days, that’s all! Artists such as Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Kip Moore and many more (all are listed below) will be there, and you can be too! You’ll need a 4-day admission wristband in order to get into the shows and right now they’re available at a special early bird rate of only $99! But you’ll need to act on this early bird rate fast – and super fast- because tonight at 11:59pm Central, the prices goes up to $120. To order your tickets, and for other ticket details, head on over to www.countrythunder.com or call (866) 802-6418.

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46th annual Country Music Association Winners

November 02, 2012   Lydia Picknell  
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There were a lot of surprises last night during the broadcast of the 46th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. Some new artists were finally able to take home their first awards versus industry heavyweights, and a brand new king of country music was crowned. The award show was hosted for the fifth year by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC. Even as a voting member of the CMAs, some of the winners shocked me in the end. While most were my votes and who I wanted to win, there were a few that the rest of the industry did surprise me with.

The big names of the night were once again country’s supercouple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. After an emotional acceptance speech for Song Of The Year for “Over You,” they both made their way back up to the stage several times – for Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Blake taking home the big prize – Entertainer of the Year. Other notable, and just as surprised winners, were Hunter Hayes for New Artist of the Year, and Little Big Town finally taking home the Group of the Year award. Thompson Square emotionally accepted the award for Duo of the Year, also ending Sugarland’s streak of wins in that category.

Eric Church‘s “Chief” won Album of the Year, finally putting Miranda’s album of the year streak to an end.

See the full list of winners below and let us know how you did with your predictions. Do you agree with the industry?

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