Although Krystal described her dad as somebody who did not want a big fuss to be made about him, she stated that he would be honored to have such amazing artists pay tribute to him.
According to reports, a portion of the concert ticket sales will go to The Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
The former organization provides cost-free homes for families of critical pediatric patients and the latter is one of the best children’s hospitals in Nashville.
Such causes bode well for Toby, who was all about helping people. “I think a majority of the good deeds he did will never even be known, because he loved doing it behind closed doors,” revealed Krystal about her father’s kind heart.
Before paying tribute to Toby Keith at the concert, Krystal Keith shared a heartfelt dedication to him on social media on February 9, a few days after the country star died.
The post, filled with personal reflections and a cherished photo of the two on stage together, garnered a significant outpouring of support from fans and friends alike.
Comments from fans reflected the deep impact Toby had not only on his family but also on his wider community.
One of Toby’s employees expressed, “I’m so heartbroken for you and your family. Working for your dad for the past 27 years has been nothing but a true honor.” A fan shared, “This broke my heart to read.”
Another added a personal story of inspiration, sharing, “When I was 8 years old I received a signed autograph and signed CD from Toby, he was a huge reason why I enlisted in the military as an adult.”
In another tribute, which Krystal posted while her father was still alive in September last year (2023), she opened up about Toby’s multifaceted life, “He has been my ICON since day 1 and in the last 6 months he has been honored with not one but 2 Icon Awards for the work he dedicated his life to,” she wrote.
But it was her poignant words in the second tribute that encapsulated the profound loss, “He was my hero,” Krystal stated, emphasizing the personal heroism her father embodied beyond his public persona.
The depth of their bond and the magnitude of her loss were palpable as she recounted the cherished moments, “I am so lucky to have had him and so grateful he got to walk me down the aisle and meet my babies.” She also shared her love for him and said nobody could be more proud of him than she is.
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Her sentimental words came after an official statement posted on Toby’s Instagram account confirmed his passing on February 5. Toby’s fans were left heartbroken by the news and took to social media to pay respects to the late artist.
In the message, it was mentioned that Toby died “peacefully” and was “surrounded by his family.” The Instagram post also stated that “he fought his fight with grace and courage.”
Toby Keith and Tricia Lucus at the People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Upon seeing the post, one fan expressed, “We love you, Toby. I’m so devastated. Your music will l[i]ve on forever, legend ❤️.” Similarly, another wrote, “My heart is broken…Thank you for sharing yourself with the world ?❤️.”
Another fan addressed the singer’s family: his wife, Tricia Lucus; his daughters, Krystal, and Shelley Covel Rowland; and his son, Stelen Keith Covel.
The fan commented, “Rest in peace, Toby. Sending prayers to his family. This is such sad news, but you were a blessing and fought it out until the end like the legend you are.” Someone else wrote, “God bless his family through this hard time ?.”
Before the “Don’t Let The Old Man In” singer died, he briefly spoke to a media outlet about his cancer. He discussed how he felt good that day he was giving the interview but also disclosed, “It’s a little bit of a roller coaster. You get good days, and you know, you’re up and down […] It’s always zero to 60 and 60 to zero.”
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Days before his passing, Toby shared two last videos on his social media page. In one, he reflected on the first song he wrote when he was 14 or 15. The other video showed Toby entertaining a vast crowd as he performed for them onstage.
