Toby Keith Biography

Fast Facts

• For his support of U․S․ troops, he received the Johnny Spann Memorial Semper Fidelis Award from the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation in 2009
• Was awarded an honorary degree from Villanova University
• Is the father of fellow county singer-songwriter Krystal Keith
• Got his big break when a flight attendant, who was a fan of his music, gave his demo tape to a music executive who was traveling on one of her flights
• Played defensive end as a semi-professional football player before deciding to become a musician
• Is primarily known for creating patriotic or nationalistic song lyrics
• Also owns a restaurant in Oklahoma City named "I Love This Bar And Grill․"