The crowd joined in as Keith had them sing the Na Na’s at the end. The drums jump-started “American Ride” as Keith let out a growl before belting out the beginning lyrics. The lap steel guitar ushered in the following song, “God Love Her.” The three-piece horn section added brightness to the up-tempo tune. Toby Keith took to the stage among a multitude of fans standing and cheering with excitement. He raised his cup, and the crowd lifted their drinks in response. It was apparent to see the adoration from his fan base as they sang along to “Made In America” off his 2011 Clancy’s Tavern LP. Hopefully, we will hear more from Thunder Road soon. I spoke with singer Chris Lozano, a new edition to the band, who mentioned that the band would be heading to Nashville to do some recording.

Cal. country band who have opened up for Toby Keith in the past. The band played a great set with mostly originals that demonstrated their talent for writing and delivering memorable lyrics woven effectively within catchy country melodies. I want to mention the opening act, a band called Thunder Road. These guys are a local So. He also has a new album, Peso In My Pocket, scheduled for release on October 15 th. He is an inductee in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Academy of Country Music’s Merle Haggard Spirit Award, and the National Medal of Arts. Since 1993 he has recorded twenty studio LPs, seven compilation LP’s, many of which have gone gold or platinum, and has released sixty-nine singles, with sixty-five of them charting.

His accomplishments read like a novel and include forty-two top ten hits thirty-two number one hits, forty-million albums sold. Toby Keith is not only a staple but also an icon of country music.

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