Toby Keith

Birth Name:

Toby Keith Covel

Birth Place:

Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Writer, Producer

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․"

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