Toby Keith has been one of the most successful country musicians in the industry, and here's where the singer is now.
Keith rose to fame in 1993 when he released his self-titled album, followed by three consecutive studio albums - "Boomtown," "Blue Moon," and "Dream Walkin'." Decades after his debut, he seemingly slowed down a little as he started focusing on his foundation and his health.
Toby Keith Now 2023: Age, Birthday
The Clinton, Oklahoma native, born on July 8, 1961, will turn 62 this month. He first showed interest in music after seeing several musicians play at his grandmother's Billie Garner's Supper Club in Forth Smith.
Following his high school graduation, Keith first worked as a derrick hand in the oil industry until he became an operation manager. However, the decline in the business in Oklahoma left him unemployed, leading him to start football training while performing with his band, The Drillers.
After moving to Nashville, Tennessee, he formally landed a contract with Mercury Records which opened the door for him to become the country musician he is now.
Toby Keith Net Worth 2023: Is He the Richest Country Singer?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Keith's net worth as of 2023 is around $365 million, making him one of the most successful country musicians in the world. Despite Toby Keith's whopping net worth, three singers are still richer than him: Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Shania Twain.
Aside from being a singer, he also earns a whopping amount as an entrepreneur.
The "Should've Been a Cowboy" hitmaker purchased a 10 percent stake in Big Machine in 2004, and the $400,000 investment immediately grew after the company signed A-listers like Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, and Rascal Flatts.
Keith still receives earnings from Big Machines every time its artists get paid.
He also inspired the Toby Keith-themed restaurant inside Don Marrandino's Las Vegas casino, and it ultimately became one of the top 50 grossing restaurants across the country in 2004.
Toby Keith's Health Issues, Hiatus
Keith hit a pause in his career when he revealed his health diagnosis to the public in 2022. The country singer said in his June 2022 post that he had been undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other treatments for his stomach cancer diagnosis.
Despite his personal struggles, the country singer chooses to help other people diagnosed with the disease - especially children - through his foundation.
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