“Rest Easy”: Pat McAfee Grieves the Loss of a Legendary Musical Force Tobey Keith

It was a regular day on Monday Night Football’s matchup in 1992 for most. But it was a dream come true for a legend who climbed his way up to the top to reach there. After setting the world ablaze with his hit ‘As Good as I Once Was’, Toby Keith appeared on Dallas Cowboys’ matchup day to record a single on-field. It was named ‘Should’ve been a Cowboy’ to honor his team’s growing popularity as they came off three Super Bowls in the past few years. Now, his legendary songs are all that’s left to remember his legacy till posterity, as he passed away at the age of 62.

The song, ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy garnered over 3 million listens on the radio in the 90s, making it the most-streamed country song then. Pat McAfee too joins forces, as the world grieves the loss of the music legend.

Pat McAfee on Toby Keith’s demise

The 62-year-old ‘Red Solo Cup’ singer ‘passed away peacefully’ on Monday night, per the news shared by his family on X. Pat McAfee, who is a fond fan of his, took to his Twitter account to share his condolences for the deceased. “Rest easy Toby Keith” with a shot of one of Keith’s favorites, ‘Never Let the old man in’.

Keith has been battling stomach cancer since 2022. His family said, ” Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on Feb. 5 surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage,”. Moreover, they requested, “Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.” Fans across the globe are pouring in their solaces for the departed soul and his family. Well, a legacy like Keith’s is hard to not admire, let alone forget.

Toby Keith’s timeless legacy

It was at the People’s Choice Country Awards 2023 that Toby Keith spoke about his cancer diagnosis, which was an emotionally tough moment for the world. After he announced his chronic condition in 2022, he was spotted at Park MGM in Vegas. Even the US Presidents weren’t immune to Keith’s country magic. He has performed for George Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Almost as an appreciation for the legacy he has built throughout the years, in 2021, Trump awarded him the National Medal of Arts.

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His debut album was released in 1993, and it was an instant hit. Some of which continue to rule people’s hearts. His song about the 9/11 attacks ‘Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)’ made him a household name. Thus far, he has taken up a spot on each country music lover’s vinyl shelf.

Rest in peace, Tobe Keith.

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