Toby Keith is getting ready to release a new project, 100% Songwriter, a compilation of 13 self-penned songs on November 3rd. The collection, which is now available for pre-order, features five No. 1 singles — “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “Who’s That Man,” “You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This,” “Courtesy of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)” and “Who’s Your Daddy.”

Toby prides himself on being a songwriter first and foremost…so what better way to celebrate his songwriting accomplishments than to release an album of songs he wrote alone? 100% Songwriter, a compilation of 13 self-penned songs, is now available for pre-order! Available on… pic.twitter.com/fEqdG0LRkI

— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) September 21, 2023

100% Songwriter Track List:

SIDE A

1.Should’ve Been A Cowboy (Album: Toby Keith- reached #1)

2.He Ain’t Worth Missing (Album- Toby Keith- reached #5)

3.Wish I Didn’t Know Now (Album- Toby Keith- reached #2)

4.Who’s That Man (Album-Boomtown- reached #1)

5.Big Ol’ Truck (Album-Boomtown- reached #15)

6.Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine On You (Album-Blue Moon- reached #2)

SIDE B

1.Country Comes To Town (Album-How Do you Like Me Now?- reached #4)

2.You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This (Album-How Do you Like Me Now?- reached #1)

3.Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American) (Album-Unleashed- reached #1)

4.Who’s Your Daddy? (Album-Unleashed-reached #1)

5.Stays In Mexico (Album- Greatest Hits 2- reached #3)

6.Honkytonk U (Album-Honkytonk U- reached #8)

7.Crash Here Tonight (Album- White Trash with Money-reached #15)

During Toby’s illustrious career, he has achieved 42 Top 10 hits, 32 No. 1 singles, 40 million albums sold and more than 10 billion streams.

In other news, Toby will be honored with the Country ICON Award at this year’s inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards airing live from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on September 28th (Thursday) at 8pm ET/7pm CT on NBC and streaming on the Peacock Network. Toby will also perform on the show.

Singer, songwriter, entertainer and philanthropist Toby Keith will host the 14th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic June 2-3 at Belmar Golf Club and Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma. Clearly, Keith knows how to put on one of the best blowout weekends to be had anywhere any time, but none of it overshadows the astounding good work the event has done for an amazing cause.

Last year, the Classic raised $1.175 million for the Toby Keith Foundation, monies that go directly to operation of the three-year-old OK Kids Korral, a facility offering a home away from home for sick children and families seeking treatment in Oklahoma City. The Korral is completely cost-free to families who stay, but its work is measured in much more than money.

“We have been doing chemo for four years now,” says Amber Robertson, whose five-year-old daughter Bella is one of many kids who have stayed at OK Kids Korral – on average, children and families will stay five times per year for four days per stay. “Bella has grown up with OK Kids Korral, the staff and all their generosity and love,” Robertson continues.

His celebrity friends always turn out for the gala and golf scramble – Sam Bowie, Rocky Calmus, Nancy Lieberman, Scotty Emerick, Walt Garrison, Bart Conner and Ray Childress are already confirmed. Live auction items are among the most exclusive offerings in the world – how about a guitar autographed by the late Merle Haggard or one-of-kind hunting and vacation trips to exotic locales? And silent auction items will include memorabilia from the best of the best including Cal Ripken, Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Derek Jeter, Dak Prescott, Greg Jennings, Johnny Bench, Eli Manning, Wayne Gretzsky and Phil Mickelson.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Get more info on ways to support OK Kids Korral at www.tobykeithfoundation.org.

Keith Urban will appear on the talk show Harry on Wednesday (March 22nd), reuniting with his friend and fellow American Idol judge. [Check local listings]

Jon Pardi will perform his No. 1 hit, “Dirt on My Boots,” on ABC’s Good Morning America on Thursday (March 23rd). The ACM New Male Artist of the Year has dates in Tallahassee, Fort Myers and Las Vegas, before stepping on the stage of this year’s ACM Awards next week to perform and accept his award.

Darius Rucker will appear in Thursday night’s (March 23rd) episode of CMT’s Sun Records, playing singer Johnny Bragg, the leader of the doo-wop group, The Prisonaires, from behind bars at the Tennessee State Prison. Check out the clip of Sun Records below and watch the show Thursday at 10pm ET on CMT.

Is that @DariusRucker​ we spy on #SunRecords?

 

Darius Rucker teams up with John Mellencamp for CMT Crossroads premiering Friday (March 24th) at 10pm ET on CMT.

The Academy of Country Music® will host the ACM Party for a Cause: Songwriter Showcase on Friday, March 31st at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort. Hosted by Storme Warren, the evening will celebrate country music’s most distinguished songwriters, and feature performances by Ross Copperman, Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Matthew Jenkins, Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey, Shane McAnally, Lori McKenna, Josh Osborne with Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen of Old Dominion as well as special appearances by Dierks Bentley, Cam, Brandy Clark, Dean Dillon, and more.

Toby Keith, Alabama and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons have been added to Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard. The all-star concert celebration takes place April 6th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

The Band Perry will perform at the annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & 1 /2 Marathon Saturday, April 29th. They’ll play Music City’s Ascend amphitheater exclusively for runners and their families and friends.

Sam Hunt will perform as part of the PGA Tour’s annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony on May 9th. Sam will perform on the 17^th hole at the Stadium Court at TPC Sawgrass in Ponete Vedra Beach, Florida on the kickoff day of the Players Championship. “I’m extremely excited to perform for our troops on the famed 17th hole during the Players Championship,” said Sam. “This tournament does so much to support the men and women serving our country. I am grateful to be a part of the festivities and am looking forward to putting on a great show.”

Video / Darius Rucker on Sun Records

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Video / Keith Urban & Harry Connick, Jr.

Lauren Alaina will perform “Doin’ Fine” from her new album, Road Less Traveled, on Good Morning America on Tuesday (January 31st).

Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Toby Keith are among the celebrities hitting the links at this year’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM. The annual tournament, which takes place February 6th – 12th, will also feature Jake Owen, Clay Walker, Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Peyton Manning, Bill Murray, Wayne Gretzky and Ray Romano, among others. The tournament started out in Rancho Sante Fe, California when Bing Crosby invited some friends to play golf, enjoy a clambake and a raise a little money for charity.

Lady Antebellum and Dierks Bentley are featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming film, The Shack, which stars Tim McGraw, Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer. The record, which also features songs from Brett Eldredge, Kelly Clarkson, Dan + Shay and NeedtoBreathe, will be released February 24th, while the film opens in theaters nationwide March 3rd.

Tis the season for family, friends and festive cocktails. Toby Keith‘s Wild Shot Mezcal offers the perfect libation for cold nights and good times with two cocktail recipes tailored for Christmas and New Year’s – the new Wild Shot Baked Apple and the classic Wild Shot’s Red Solo Cup.

Wild Shot’s namesake certainly has plenty to celebrate as the year draws down. From his successful Toby Keith Interstates & Tailgates Tour Presented by Ford F-Series to an acclaimed new single “A Few More Cowboys,” 2016 has been another example of high-level consistency. And if that’s not enough to get in the spirit, there’s always “Red Solo Cup (Holiday Version).” Watch here.

With the rapid rise of mezcal in the United States, Wild Shot has become an unqualified success as the premium brand leading the market. Imported from San Luis Potosi, Mexico by Shaw-Ross International Importers, Keith’s signature spirit is quickly claiming market share. Recent additions include 36 stores in New Hampshire and a yet-to-be tamed growing popularity and presence across Toby’s native Oklahoma.

Fans who’ve already added Wild Shot to their adult beverage rotation or may be trying it for the first time can enjoy these festive concoctions:

Baked Apple

Served hot. Goes great with chestnuts … open fires … roasting, etc.

1.5 ounces Wild Shot Mezcal

1/2 cup Apple Cider

2 teaspoons Agave Nectar

Twist of Lemon

Garnish (optional): Apple slices + Cinnamon sticks

Red Solo Cup

Served cold. Excellent at New Year’s Eve parties. Let’s have a party. Proceed to party.

1.25 oz Wild Shot Silver Mezcal

0.5 oz Orange Liqueur

2 oz Fresh Lime juice

0.5 oz Agave Nectar

2 oz Cranberry juice

0.5 oz Grenadine

In other Wild Shot news, the brand is making a reappearance at February’s 2017 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am, where more signature Wild Shot cocktails will be served. For more information please visit:  www.wildshot.com.

Toby Keith has been tapped as the featured speaker at Country Radio Seminar next year. Toby Keith: My Way, which will take a look at his career, forming a label and building his business brand his way, as well as his strong relationship with men and women of the military, and his dedication to charitable initiatives, will take place February 24th.

Eric Church dropped by ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday (October 1st) before the big ACC matchup between the Clemson Tigers and Louisville Cardinals. Eric gave up a few college football picks as the show’s celebrity picker, and gave a shout out to Ole Miss, who he called “the best 2-2 team maybe ever.”

Shout out to the man @ericchurch for swinging by to be the guest picker today. pic.twitter.com/OQ1pukarvW

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 1, 2016

Nice shoutout from @ericchurch for @CoachHughFreeze on @CollegeGameDay this morning. #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/2Tz2ClIapO

— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) October 1, 2016

Eric Paslay will perform his latest single “Angels in This Town” on NBC’s Today show October 26th with Kathie Lee and Hoda. #winewednesday Check out his announcement on Facebook.

Tune-in alert for Friday (September 9th). The 10th Annual ACM Honors will air tomorrow beginning at 9pm ET/PT on CBS. The two-hour special, hosted by Lady Antebellum, is dedicated to celebrating honorees and off-camera category winners from this year’s ACM Awards. 

The television special features an all-star lineup of live performances as well as award presentations celebrating honorees, including Special Awards recipients Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Eddie Rabbitt (awarded posthumously), Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jeff Walker (awarded posthumously), Jimmy Webb, Little Big Town and The Statler Brothers. Additionally, Jason Aldean was honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award and Miranda Lambert was presented with the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award. Ross Copperman was also honored as Songwriter of the Year.

Artists who performed in tribute to the honorees include:

• Kelsea Ballerini performed “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” in tribute to Crystal Gayle.
• Dierks Bentley performed “Freedom” in tribute to Ross Copperman, joined onstage by participants of the ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp.
• Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell performed “I Love A Rainy Night” in tribute to Eddie Rabbitt.
• Alicia Keys and Cam performed a special duet of “Girl Crush” in tribute to Little Big Town.
• Maren Morris performed “Delta Dawn” in tribute to Tanya Tucker.
• Chris Young and Dan + Shay performed “Flowers on the Wall” in tribute to The Statler Brothers.
• The Band Perry performed “MacArthur Park” in tribute to Jimmy Webb.
• Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley performed an all-star medley in a special tribute to Glen Campbell. The medley consisted of Campbell’s hits “Southern Nights,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “Wichita Linemen,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” and the iconic “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

The Academy’s Studio Recording Award winners were celebrated in a pre-televised ceremony, and many served as the house band for the night under the direction of music director Frank Liddell. Backing up artists during performances on the telecast were ACM Guitarist of the Year Derek Wells, ACM Bass Player of the Year Michael Rhodes, ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year Danny Rader and ACM Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year Jim “Moose” Brown, who also served as bandleader.  Other Studio Recording Award honorees included Producer of the Year Dave Cobb, Audio Engineer of the Year Justin Niebank, Drummer of the Year Shannon Forrest and Steel Guitar Player of the Year Paul Franklin.

The ceremony presenters included Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Martina McBride, Mike Fisher, Thomas Rhett, and Toby Keith. The event was taped at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, and sponsored by City National Bank and Kendra Scott.

About ACM Honors™

ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year Award winners. The 10th Annual ACM Honors was taped on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and – for the first time ever – was produced for television by dick clark productions to be broadcast on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Tiffany Moon is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information, visit www.ACMcountry.com.

Photo L-R: Shannon Campbell, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith performing at the 10th Annual ACM Honors in tribute to Glen Campbell. Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music)

Tune-in Friday, September 9, 2016 at 9:00pm ET/PT on CBS for the television debut of the 10^th Annual ACM Honors™. Hosted by multi-ACM Award-winning group Lady Antebellum, the two-hour special is dedicated to celebrating honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards.

 The television special features an all-star lineup of live performances as well as award presentations celebrating honorees including Special Awards recipients Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle,Eddie Rabbitt (awarded posthumously), Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jeff Walker (awarded posthumously), Jimmy Webb, Little Big Town and The Statler Brothers. Additionally, Jason Aldean was honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award and Miranda Lambert was presented with the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award. Ross Copperman was also honored as Songwriter of the Year.

Artists who performed in tribute to the honorees include:

• Kelsea Ballerini performed “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” in tribute to Crystal Gayle.
• Dierks Bentley performed “Freedom” in tribute to Ross Copperman, joined onstage by participants of the ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp.
• Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell performed “I Love A Rainy Night” in tribute to Eddie Rabbitt.
• Alicia Keys and Cam performed a special duet of “Girl Crush” in tribute to Little Big Town.
• Maren Morris performed “Delta Dawn” in tribute to Tanya Tucker.
• Chris Young and Dan + Shay performed “Flowers on the Wall” in tribute to The Statler Brothers.
• The Band Perry performed “MacArthur Park” in tribute to Jimmy Webb.
• Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley performed an all-star medley in a special tribute to Glen Campbell. The medley consisted of Campbell’s hits “Southern Nights,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “Wichita Linemen,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” and the iconic “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

 The Academy’s Studio Recording Award winners were celebrated in a pre-televised ceremony, and many served as the house band for the night under the direction of music director Frank Liddell. Backing up artists during performances on the telecast were ACM Guitarist of the Year Derek Wells, ACM Bass Player of the Year Michael Rhodes, ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year Danny Rader and ACM Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year Jim “Moose” Brown, who also served as bandleader.  Other Studio Recording Award honorees included Producer of the Year Dave Cobb, Audio Engineer of the Year Justin Niebank, Drummer of the Year Shannon Forrest and Steel Guitar Player of the Year Paul Franklin.

 The ceremony presenters included Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Martina McBride, Mike Fisher,Thomas Rhett, and Toby Keith. The event was taped at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, and sponsored by City National Bank and Kendra Scott.

 About ACM Honors™

ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year Award winners. The 10th Annual ACM Honors was taped on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and – for the first time ever – was produced for television by dick clark productions to be broadcast on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Tiffany Moon is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information, visit www.ACMcountry.com.

Photo L-R: Shannon Campbell, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith performing at the 10th Annual ACM Honors in tribute to Glen Campbell. Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM/ Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music)

Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith and Blake Shelton will pay tribute to Glen Campbell at the 10th Annual ACM Honors Tuesday night (August 30th). The legendary performer will be honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award, and the artists will perform an all-star medley of Glen’s greatest hits, finishing with a group performance of the hit “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

Keith says Glen is one of his biggest influences, mainly because he’s a “guitartist.” “I’ve always been a fan of what I like to call guitartists, you know those guitar-artists like Glen Campbell, who’s probably one of my biggest influences; those guys who knew a good song, had a great voice and played great and just the all-around guys with a guitar,’ says Keith. “When you think of Glen Campbell, you think of, I think of ‘Galveston,’ ‘Wichita Lineman,’ then I also think of him being a phenomenal guitar player.”

Toby says despite his debilitating illness with Alzheimer’s, he’s still an amazing guitar player. “He was one of the greatest guitar players of all time, and I don’t think most people realize that. I think most people saw him on the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour and some movies, and they just thought he’s a singer that sings some pop country,” says Toby. “But Glen was one of the greatest guitar players of all time too, and even when he couldn’t remember his songs he could still play them without remembering the words. It’s nice that they’re paying tribute to Glen.”

Last week, Dierks told us, “I’m honored to get the chance to perform on this tribute show for the ACMs [Honors], to be a part of this tribute. I’ve always felt connected to his music, grew up listening to it. I’m honored to be a part of it.”

Kim Campbell will accept the award on behalf of her husband of 35 years.

Previously announced performers include Luke Bryan, The Band Perry, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Cole Swindell, Maren Morris, Cam, Chris Young, Miranda Lambert and the night’s hosts Lady Antebellum, among others.

The ACM Honors is dedicated to celebrating all of the special honorees and off-camera category winners from this year’s ACM Awards. The two-hour special tapes Tuesday (August 30th) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and will air September 9th at 9pm ET/PT on CBS.