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Toby Keith’s family paid tribute to the late legend’s life and legacy with a new honor in his home state.
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority spotlighted Keith’s family — including his wife, Tricia Covel, daughters Shelley Covel Rowland and Krystal Keith and son Stelen Keith Covel — on Tuesday (March 3). A turnpike will officially take on the name “Toby Keith Expressway” in Norma, Oklahoma. A post on the late Country Music Hall of Fame member’s Instagram account states that “the honor celebrates his life, patriotism, and impact on Oklahoma and the nation, and it was met with a standing ovation on the Senate floor at the hearing last week. Toby never forgot where he came from, and this expressway will help carry his legacy forward for generations to come.” The instagram post includes a photo of Keith’s family with the “Toby Keith Expressway” sign, and a crowd behind them raising red solo cups.
Keith was known for “Red Solo Cup,” “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” “I Love This Bar,” “A Little Less Talk And A Lot More Action,” and other hits throughout his decades-long career. The beloved country superstar, who battled stomach cancer for years, “passed peacefully…surrounded by family,” on February 5, 2024. He was 62. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. See the photo shared on Instagram on Wednesday (March 4) here: