Passion and Patriotism still fuel Toby Keith (updated January 23, 2013)

Toby Keith has been charting hits since his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy," but perhaps a more appropriate title would've been "About to be a Rebel." Since the early 90's, the unabashed, outspoken Oklahoma native has been doing things his own way – and it appears he isn't slowing down any time soon.

Always considered a dependable, workmanlike performer, Keith cranked out songs like "A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action," "Wish I Didn't Know Now" and "Blue Moon." Then came "Dream Walkin," "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying" and "How Do You Like Me Now?," which was the Number One country song of 2000 according to Billboard.

Then came September 11, 2011 – a day that not only changed America, but was the catalyst for a song that made Toby Keith a superstar. His wrote and recorded "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" (also known as "The Angry American") in late 2011, and the song became both a rallying cry and a highly charged political statement as it ascended the charts. It sparked a considerable amount of publicity when Keith refused to appear on a nationally televised concert after being asked to soften the lyrics. He then had a very public feud with the Dixie Chicks over both the song and comments they made about then-President George W. Bush.

Keith has continued his steady pace ever since, and has weathered industry criticism and a split with his record label in the process. His rash of number one songs ("As Good as I Once Was," "She Never Cried in Front of Me" and "God Love Her") has been peppered with other patriotic anthems like "American Soldier" and "Made in America." In the fall of 2012 he released the album "Hope on the Rocks," which was preceded by the single "I Like Girls That Drink Beer." His latest tour, "Live in Overdrive," opened January 19 and runs through early September.

About Toby Keith

What can be said about this controversial, incendiary, emotional, patriotic and proud Country Singer/Songwriter that hasn't already? Not much as his long list of awards (5 American Music Awards, 7 Academy of Country Music Awards) and Accolades (CMA Male Vocalist of the Year 2001, Billboards Country Artist of the Decade), # 1 Selling Singles, numerous television appearances (Comedy Central, Politically Incorrect) and passionate political beliefs not to mention (and he won't) his selfless work entertaining American troops around the World. These all reveal Toby Keith to be an American artist of unique integrity and powerful vision. Toby Keith is a one-of-a-kind Country visionary who is leaving giant "bootprints" wherever he strides and doing it his way. Get Toby Keith tickets to watch the action live.