Krystal Keith Reflects On Special Collaboration with Late Father Toby Keith: ‘One Of My Most Prized Possessions’
Krystal feels “so lucky” to have shared this with her father.
Krystal Keith, Toby Keith; Photos Provided
Krystal Keith, daughter of the late country music icon Toby Keith, recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt reflection on a special collaboration with her father.
An Emotional Instagram Post
In the post, Krystal revealed that her first album holds a significant place in her heart, not only because it marked her debut into the country music world but also because because of her father’s role in the album.
“Not many people know, but my dad produced AND made a cameo on my debut album and it’s one of my most prized possessions because of the work we did together to bring it to life,” she shared late Tuesday.
She went on to say that she feels “so lucky” to have the chance to listen to their voices together for “eternity.”
“And as luck would have it, listening to it is exactly that, a beautiful weakness for me,” she concluded, referencing the seventh track on her Whiskey & Lace album. Her dad provides background vocals and harmonies throughout the track.
“Beautiful Weakness”
Debut Album Released In 2013
Whiskey & Lace was released on December 10, 2013, through Show Dog-Universal Nashville. Produced by Toby Keith and Mark Wright, the album features 10 tracks.
The album also features Krystal’s breakout song, “Daddy Dance With Me,” which has become a popular daddy/daughter dance song at weddings.
Toby Keith passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62 following a battle with stomach cancer. Following his untimely passing, Krystal shared a heartwrenching tribute to her father on social media, admitting she was absolutely “shattered” by his passing.
“As great as he was in his career, he was so much greater as a dad and a husband and a Pop Pop. He was my hero,” she wrote. “I am so lucky to have had him and so grateful he got to walk me down the aisle and meet my babies. That I have years of memories traveling the world as a family. I am blessed that I got to spend years traveling on the road and singing on stage with him. That I have mountains of video footage and endless tracks of music to watch him on and hear his voice with. I’m lucky I got to say goodbye and tell him what he meant to me.”
She later added, “I will forever honor him. The pain is so unbelievably deep and it feels like I have a literal broken heart but I know that it wouldn’t hurt so bad if we didn’t love him and get to be loved so deeply by him. He never made me wonder if he would be there for me.”
Musical Tribute To Her Father To Air On NBC
Recently, Krystal Keith graced the stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to deliver a heartfelt musical tribute to her father during the Toby Keith: American Icon event. Her powerful performance of “Don’t Let The Old Man In” moved many in the audience to tears, showcasing both her talent and deep emotional connection to the song and her father.
This performance, as well as performances from Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Ashley McBryde, Carrie Underwood, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, HARDY, Tyer Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, and more, will air on NBC during the two-hour concert special Toby Keith: American Icon, on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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