Keith had been battling stomach cancer since 2021. He delivered his final televised performance at the People’s Choice Country Awards in September 2023.

During that ceremony, Keith was fittingly honored with the Country Icon Award.

As proof of his Country Icon status, country stars rushed to honor Keith with tributes after learning about his death. Read some of those tributes and reactions below.

George Strait

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the @TobyKeith family. May God give you comfort and peace.” — George & Norma Strait and Family

— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) February 6, 2024

Willie Nelson

“I’ve had a lot of fun singing with Toby. He’s one of us…” Rest in peace, Toby. pic.twitter.com/7FI45X5W7V

— Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) February 6, 2024

John Rich

Waking up to the terrible news that our friend, and legend @tobykeith has passed away from cancer. He was a true Patriot, a first class singer/songwriter, and a bigger than life kind of guy. He will be greatly missed.

— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) February 6, 2024

Zach Bryan

too many rides in my old man’s car listening to Toby Keith. really hard thing to hearrest in peace friend we love you

— Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) February 6, 2024

Carrie Underwood

Terri Clark

Jason Aldean

Darryl Worley

Oliver Anthony

I am heart broken hearing the news this morning. He inspired millions through his music and united the Nation in a time when we needed it the most. He may be gone in flesh, but will always be with us in spirit through his music. Long live the cowboy from Oklahoma, Mr. @tobykeith

— Oliver Anthony Music (@AintGottaDollar) February 6, 2024

Luke Combs

Damn, RIP Toby. Can’t believe it.

— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) February 6, 2024

Alan Jackson

Brooks & Dunn

Tim McGraw

Our self titled debuts came out on the same day, April 20, 1993… @tobykeith and I spent quite a bit of time together early in our careers…..We had a lot of good times and conversations about what we wanted out of our careers and our lives. He was a maverick. He did things his… pic.twitter.com/XZyc1pyRML

— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) February 6, 2024

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Blake Shelton

Even though I knew about your battle these last few months I still never imagined this day. Anyone who knew you knows what I mean. You were the toughest man I ever met. Thank you brother for being a friend, a hero and an inspiration. There will never be another Toby Keith.

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) February 6, 2024

Tracy Lawrence

Luke Bryan

Lee Greenwood

Now, we leave you with Keith’s final televised performance. He performed “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the People’s Choice Country Awards. The song was released in 2018, but experienced renewed success after this performance.

May Toby Keith rest in peace.