Toby Keith states that he is “thinking about getting back into fighting form” in his first interview since going public with his stomach cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Even though Keith said his condition was “quite debilitating,” he added, “as long as everything stays hunky-dory, then we’ll look at something wonderful in the future.”
Keith discussed his situation with CMT Hot 20 Countdown. I need some time to just rest and heal, he continued.
In June, Keith announced a health concern and changed plans so he could receive treatment. The songs “I Love This Bar” and “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd were performed live at the Jeff Ruby Steakhouse in Lexington, Kentucky, in November, which was one of his infrequent public performances.
Thumbs up if you’re enjoying #GivingTuesday by donating to the @tkfoundation1!, Keith wrote alongside a sweet Instagram post of a child cancer sufferer. Your contributions will enable the OK Kids Korral to offer a safe haven away from home for families with children facing cancer. Keith helps young cancer patients by means of the TK Foundation.
Toby Keith, who has been nominated for seven Grammy awards and has received the Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Year award, announced on Sunday that he had stomach cancer.
Keith, 60, shared updates about his health on social media.
He stated: “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer.” on Instagram. “Over the past six months, I’ve undergone surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. The news has been positive thus far, but I need a minute to relax, rest, and breathe. Spending time with my family is something I am looking forward to. I’ll definitely soon come upon the fans, though. I am impatient.
According to Keith’s spokeswoman, Elaine Schock, he won’t be showing up to his booked events “for now.” This coming Friday, his most recent tour will begin.
The country song “Old School” from his most recent album, “Peso in My Pocket,” landed at number 25.
In November of last year, Keith received his induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He recently gave a performance at Daytona International Speedway’s Heroes Honor Festival.
When Keith’s illness was made public, a lot of well-known friends offered their sympathy.
My dear friend, I wish you health and vigor! Hannah Storm, an ESPN anchor, reacted.
A photo of the two was tweeted by musician Sammy Hagar, who wrote on it, “Wishing my big buddy a rapid recovery and a whole lotta love from most redheads worldwide.”
Before starting his music career, Keith, an Oklahoma native, worked in the oil industry and played football in the USFL. His 1993 self-titled Mercury debut album achieved platinum certification after selling more than a million copies.
The song “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” from 2002, is well known for Keith’s conservative political views and was heavily influenced by the 9/11 terrorist events.
