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How to Watch the Toby Keith Tribute Special ‘Toby Keith: An American Icon’
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How to Watch the Toby Keith Tribute Special ‘Toby Keith: An American Icon’

Country music’s biggest stars pay tribute to the late Toby Keith in the NBC special “Toby Keith: American Icon.”

The two-hour music event, airing on Wednesday, August 28, will bring together a select group of top musicians to celebrate Keith’s life and legacy.

The star-studded tribute, filmed in Nashville, features Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll and many more A-list artists.

Read on to learn more about “Toby Keith: American Icon.”

What is ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’?

“Toby Keith: American Icon” is a two-hour television tribute to the late country singer.

The special, which was filmed last month at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, celebrates the life and legacy of Keith, known for hits including “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!”, “Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)” and “Red Solo Cup.”

Toby Keith will perform in 2021.
Keith’s legacy is honored in a new NBC special.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Who’s participating in the special?

The special will feature a number of A-list country music artists.

The list of guest stars includes Trace Adkins, Lucas Bryan, Eric Kerk, Jordan Davis, Scotty Emerick, Brantley Gilbert, Riley Green, Strong, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Krystal Keith, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Mac McAnally, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker and Lainey Wilson.

How can viewers watch ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’?

“Toby Keith: American Icon” airs Wednesday, August 28 from 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

How did Toby Keith die?

Keith announced in June 2022 that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer the previous fall. He passed away in February 2024 at the age of 62.