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Oklahoma Sooners Announce Toby Keith Tribute At Stadium

Oklahoma Sooners Announce Toby Keith Tribute At Stadium

Toby Keith on stage in a blue plaid shirt, red bandana, and cowboy hat.
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The passing of country music icon Toby Keith was a very sad day for all country music fans. Toby is an Oklahoma native. The Oklahoma Sooners have announced a Toby Keith tribute at the football stadium during every game this year.

What They Plan

The official Oklahoma Sooners Instagram account announced a sing-along tribute to country music star Toby Keith during every 2024 home game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.  The tribute will take place between the third and fourth quarters, allowing 85,000 fans to sing along with the legendary Sooner super fan. 

After Toby's Death

The Sporting News reports that OU’s IG shared a tear-jerking tribute to Keith and his family in the aftermath of his passing.

“The OU Athletics family is incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Toby Keith,” the press release read. “It’s a profoundly sad reality to exist in a world where Toby doesn’t. He brought life and joy to every room he entered, and our hearts are dimmer today without him. An American icon and a stalwart Sooner. A superstar talent and a fierce friend of our program. We thank him for the unwavering support he always gave, his generosity as a human being, and the countless smiles and memories he created here in Oklahoma and around the world.”

The Tributes

Following Keith's passing, the team shared a heartfelt tribute, highlighting his impact on the program and the joy he brought to fans.  The sing-along event aims to honor Keith's legacy and create a memorable experience for Sooners die-hards during their first season in the SEC.  Which Toby Keith song should be sung at the first Sooner home game?

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