Here's what Toby Keith meant to one military family, including how he inspired her son to join the U.S. Navy and meeting him on TODAY.

Toby Keith didn't serve time in the military himself; he was, however, the son of a veteran and dedicated ample time to supporting service members.

Toby's daughter, Krystal Keith, told Fox News Digital that while her father was eager to let her perform with him on stage, he refused to let her tag along on any of the USO tours.

Toby Keith broke onto the country music scene with 1993’s chart-topping “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” ... he drew the line at military tours. Despite Krystal’s pleas, ...

Keith's career was still riding high on the popularity of his post-9/11 anthem "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue." But that night, he played his smash-hit duet "Beer for My Horses" with Nelson.

Toby Keith has been gone for a ... OK Kids Korral — which helps families with children who are fighting cancer — and his staunch support of the U.S. military as evidence of his "good ...

Toby Keith was included in the grand opening celebrations of the National Medal of Honor Museum. ... Although Keith died in 2024, the legacy of his love and respect for the military lives on.

Toby Keith didn't serve time in the military himself; he was, however, the son of a veteran and dedicated ample time to supporting service members.