NBC will honor Toby Keith’s life and legacy with a two-hour concert special, “Toby Keith: American Icon,” airing Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Available next day on Peacock
Thousands of adoring fans gathered in Nashville to celebrate proud Oklahoman and global superstar Toby Keith. The sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena joined Keith’s family, friends, and an array of artists, celebrities, and songwriters for “Toby Keith: American Icon.”
Toby’s daughter, Krystal Keith speaks to her father being labeled an American Icon.
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The star-studded event will feature an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests who will come together to share their love for one of music’s most iconic artists.
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Performances and special guest appearances include Trace Adkins, Priscilla Block, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jordan Davis, Scotty Emerick, Brett Favre, Brantley Gilbert, Riley Green, HARDY, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ella Langley, Leanne Morgan, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker, and Lainey Wilson, plus a very special performance by Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith.
Krystal Keith shares a special moment with family while on stage honoring her father.
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Known for his songwriting of hits including rowdy bar tunes, and even more so, his unwavering support of our military, the stage featured an enormous U.S. flag and platform VIP seats for our service members. Across the stage saw a full bar adorned with festive lights and all of the night’s special guests reveling in the party and camaraderie pulling fans into a fitting celebration of the larger-than-life entertainer.
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Keith’s heart and philanthropy were also on display as the night benefitted Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and The Toby Keith Foundation’s OK Kids Korral. Families from each organization were brought up to share their stories of receiving care and support when they needed it most.
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“Toby Keith: American Icon,” the live concert event and NBC special, are produced by UMG Nashville’s Sing Me Back Home Productions and ITV America’s Thinkfactory Media, in association with Alex Coletti Productions. Cindy Mabe, Dawn Gates, and Harper Grae are executive producers for Sing Me Back Home Productions in partnership with Mercury Studios executive producers Alice Webb and Barak Moffitt; Adam Reed and Jordana Hochman are executive producers for Thinkfactory; Alex Coletti is executive producer for Alex Coletti Productions; TK Kimbrell and R.A. Clark also serve as executive producers. Mercury Studios represents “Toby Keith: American Icon” for international sales and distribution. The show and special have been packaged by UTA – Keith’s longtime agency partner.
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