Toby Keith’s Rich History With The Delaware Valley
Toby Keith had a rich history with the Delaware Valley and 92.5 XTU.
We were saddened to hear that the country music legend had lost his battle with cancer on the morning of February 6th. His family confirmed via Toby’s social media that he had passed away the night before on February 5th.
To celebrate Toby’s legacy we played some of his best songs and took calls from XTU Nation who shared their memories of him.
Since June of 2022 when he was diagnosed, we all knew that Toby would battle stomach cancer with all he had. He endured chemo, and radiation and had surgeries during his fight. In December of 2023, Toby Keith played three shows in Las Vegas, a sort of mini-residency. Even during his sickness he never stopped doing what he loved, performing for his fans.
6ABC‘s Caroline Goggin stopped by the radio station today so we could pay tribute to our friend Toby Keith.
Caroline also shared her memory of the “Red Solo Cup” singer, “I can remember growing up in the 90s with my mom watching his country music videos on TV. He was a legend.”
Andie Summers said, “We have a very rich history with Toby Keith here in the Delaware Valley, for sure. He had a loving relationship with XTU Nation. I think especially because we have three military bases so close. And Toby is such a supporter, was such a supporter of the U.S. military and everything that it stood for.”
In 1997 at our 13th Anniversary Show, Toby Keith celebrated with 92.5 XTU at The Susquehanna Bank Center. On Stage that day Tanya Tucker, Toby, Little Texas, and Marty Stuart. He also sent us an Anniversary Show Greeting during our 25th Anniversary in 2009, which is pictured below.
On April Fools Day 2013, Villanova University even had some fun with Toby and a red Solo cup. On The Falvey Library Blog, there was a story of how the library acquired a red Solo cup that possibly belonged to Keith and they were discussing naming a wing of the library after him.
The country music community also addressed the loss of their friend and colleague.
Dolly Parton said in part on social media, “he will be missed, but his music and legacy will live on.” Luke Bryan posted a photo of himself and Toby saying, “Your songs turn every room into a good time.”
Thanks to our friends at 6ABC for thinking of us and having Andie Summers on the broadcast to talk about our friend, Toby Keith.
In the words of our good friend Toby, “Proceed to party.”
Top Eleven Toby Keith Songs, Honoring The Late Star
It was announced on the morning of February 6th of the passing of the legendary Toby Keith. We found out from the family on his Instagram account. It reads “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
See the post below, the comments on the post are ones of shock and sadness from his many, many fans.
Toby Keith’s Battle
It was reported that he was battling stomach cancer. We learned of the diagnosis in June of 2022. Toby even went on The Today Show to update fans as to how he was doing back in November of 2023.
The country singer performed in Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo, those dates were December 10, 11 and 14th. All three nights were sold out. According to his website, he did not have any planned performances after those dates.
Here he was in September of 2023 at the People’s Choice Award. Despite going through this wicked battle, he is crushing it looking great at the end of last year.
(Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
His Last Post On Social Media
Before the announcement that his family made on social media, he made one last post the day before his passing. That of him on stage. Fans flooded the comments with “so glad he’s back” wishes, very much deserved.
This is how we will remember this legend.
Thanks to our friends at 6ABC for thinking of us and having Andie Summers on the broadcast to talk about our friend, Toby Keith.
Toby Keith Songs
This was a really hard list to make because of all of the amazing songs he has created for us. So I wanted to make it very clear, these are not in order of importance or love just because I couldn’t rank them. They are all too good to make one better than another. Rest In Peace, Toby!
