Toby Keith on Returning to the Stage and Overcoming Challenges

TLDRToby Keith discusses his return to performing live shows, overcoming health issues, and the success of his song 'Don't Let the Old Man In'

Key insights

🎤Toby Keith's close friends rarely ask him for tickets to his shows unless they are significant to them.

🎸Toby Keith had anxiety about shows selling out in the past, but now he doesn't worry about it.

🎶Toby Keith had a teleprompter during his return to performing live shows after a three-year break.

🏋️Toby Keith has been practicing and playing the guitar regularly, maintaining his calloused hands.

🎵The song 'Don't Let the Old Man In' gained popularity after it was featured in a movie and received positive response during an award show.

Q&A

Does Toby Keith still feel anxious about shows selling out?

No, Toby Keith no longer worries about shows selling out.

Did Toby Keith continue playing the guitar during his break from performing?

Yes, Toby Keith continued to play the guitar even during his break from performing.

Why did Toby Keith decide to push the song 'Don't Let the Old Man In' again?

The decision to reintroduce the song was based on its positive response during an award show, and its popularity among other artists who recorded it in different languages.

Does Toby Keith have any health concerns after returning to performing?

Toby Keith had surgery on his stomach, but his health has been improving, and he hasn't had any issues while performing.

What is Toby Keith's favorite song to perform now that he is back on stage?

Toby Keith enjoys performing all of his four and five number one hits, but he finds the song 'I Won't Let You Down' particularly special.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Toby Keith's close friends rarely ask him for tickets to his shows unless they are significant to them.

00:23Toby Keith had anxiety about shows selling out in the past, but now he doesn't worry about it.

01:00Toby Keith had a teleprompter during his return to performing live shows after a three-year break.

01:24Toby Keith continued to play the guitar even during his break from performing.

02:21The song 'Don't Let the Old Man In' gained popularity after it was featured in a movie and received positive response during an award show.