Country Music Mourns the Death of Toby Keith With Touching Tributes: ‘Heaven’s a Honkytonk Tonight’

Carrie Underwood

“Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ‘cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!” Carrie wrote on Instagram alongside a series of photos with Keith. “Introduce him to all the Okies and sign that boy up for the choir!”

She continued, “We’re gonna miss you, Toby, but my heart has no doubt that you are standing in the presence of our King right now!! See you again someday, friend.”

Jason Aldean

“Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith’s passing. Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans,” the “Dirt Road Anthem” singer shared. “Toby was a huge presence in our business and someone we all looked up to and respected. You and your music will be forever remembered big man.”

Jelly Roll

“Toby inspired millions and I was one of them,” Jelly Roll shared via his Instagram Story.

Cole Swindell

“Thankful for this  moment with TK,” Cole wrote over a video performing with the legend. “So sad waking up to this news. Life is short. Tell folks you love them while you can.”

Randy Houser

“God Bless you and Family. Hard to imagine an America without Toby Keith in it,” the “How Country Feels” singer commented on Toby’s family’s announcement.

Jake Owen

“This hits hard. Love ya Toby and Trish,” Jake shared. “My [heart] goes out to your family and thanks big dawg for what you did for this world. Rest high and easy.”

Old Dominion

“Toby Keith was a true trail blazer. Authentic and heartfelt but always with a wink ‘til the end. He was larger than life in so many ways and his music will live on forever!” the band shared via Instagram. “Raising our red solos tonight—you will be missed by so many. Peace.”

Morgan Wallen

“RIP A County music and American legend,” Morgan shared via his Instagram Story.

Zach Bryan

Zach took to X and wrote, “Too many rides in my old man’s car listening to Toby Keith. Really hard thing to hear. Rest in peace friend, we love you.”

Billy Ray Cryus

“Stood me still with emotions and memories to hear of the loss of my friend Toby Keith,” Billy Ray wrote. “Thoughts and prayers for his fans and family. Raising a Red Cup. Heaven’s a honkytonk tonight.”