The Western Journal
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Country music singer Jason Aldean mourned the death of iconic singer and songwriter Toby Keith, who passed away earlier this week after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer.
Keith, who first rose to fame with the 1993 hit song “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” never lost his status as one of the genre’s most prominent faces in the three decades after his big break.
The news of his death was announced on his social media pages early Tuesday morning.
While reacting to the news on the social media platform X, Aldean expressed how influential Keith’s music and persona were.
“Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith’s passing. Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans,” Aldean stated.
The singer added, “Toby was a huge presence in our business and someone we all looked up to and respected. You and your music will be forever remembered big man.”
Aldean also shared three photos of him with the late icon — one of them playing on stage together:
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