It’s was Toby Keith’s night at the 2024 Place Audio Television (CMT) Awards.
The late region singer died in February at the age of 62 next a extended fight with tummy cancer. Even while he was not there in man or woman, each and every human being in the auditorium felt his presence all over the evening as numerous artists compensated tribute to Keith’s legacy.
The tributes commenced showing up on social media well right before the clearly show, which aired on April 7. On X, the official Toby Keith account shared a touching photo of artists these as Brooks and Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hagar gathered with Keith’s band to rehearse for the ceremony.
Toby’s longtime band will be a part of @laineywilson, @brooksanddunn, and @sammyhagar on stage to execute a tribute to Toby at the @CMT Awards. Tune in Sunday at 8/7c on @cbs. pic.twitter.com/KMeDeWdwQB
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) April 6, 2024
The musical tribute kicked off with Brooks and Dunn accomplishing “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” with Keith’s band supporting them. Guiding the artists, a wall of TVs played video clips and picture montages of Keith in the course of his profession. From the viewers, you could see Keith’s loved ones, like his wife Tricia, and young children Shelley, Krystal and Stelen, singing along and wiping away tears.
.@brooksanddunn compensated tribute to Toby Keith on the #CMTAwards phase with a effectiveness of “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” 🤍 pic.twitter.com/r5y9PMUmnH
— CMT (@CMT) April 8, 2024
In advance of the show, Keith’s kids communicate with the media about attending the clearly show and the emotional effects it was owning for the spouse and children.
“It’s our very first general public outing, so it’s incredibly bittersweet,” Shelley stated in a CNN video from the purple carpet. “It’s going to be psychological. We’re accomplishing our greatest to keep the tears in.”
Sammy Hagar took the phase putting on a vivid jacket and a white T-shirt emblazoned with “Toby” on the entrance. Hagar did a rousing rendition of Keith’s “I Adore This Bar.”
Beloved each next of @sammyhagar’s tribute general performance of “I Adore This Bar” in honor of @TobyKeith 🥃 #CMTAwards pic.twitter.com/EKG3w3IPry
— CMT (@CMT) April 8, 2024
Lainey Wilson wrapped up the tribute established with her effectiveness of “How Do You Like Me Now.”
.@laineywilson just honored @TobyKeith with a #CMTAwards tribute functionality of “How Do You Like Me Now?!” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/p683I6h9yA
— CMT (@CMT) April 8, 2024
Though all of the performances were a tribute, there was no mistaking the tunes gave a occasion-like environment to the celebration. And, to wrap it all up, former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens took to the stage and led absolutely everyone in a toast to honor the late, fantastic Toby Keith. Performers and audience users all had a crimson Solo cup for the toast, which was a further callout to Keith’s legacy.
Only way to have a #CMTAwards Toby Keith tribute is with a toast 🍻 pic.twitter.com/d3f5mpsvoX
— CMT (@CMT) April 8, 2024
Throughout his effective vocation, Keith won seven CMT awards, experienced 30 nominations and executed at the award ceremony 13 moments and co-hosted the festivities 2 times, in accordance to Folks.
