Toby Keith Had to 'Really Work' to Get His 'Belt' Back After Stomach Cancer Surgery: 'I Sing Violent and Loud'

Tammie Arroyo/Variety via Getty Images “The thing that I’ve had to overcome, the surgery I had on my stomach, they had to stick on my diaphragm, so not using it to sing every night, that is a muscle, so I’ve had to really work that to get it,” the “Red Solo Cup” crooner said in the Jan. 5 interview. “I sing really, really hard and really, really violent and loud. And I didn’t have that last 10 per cent on the bottom where I could just really belt anything, you know?

Toby Keith Kept Playing to the End: Country Singer Performed His Final Shows Just 2 Months Ago

On Tuesday, the country singer’sfamily confirmed that he died at age 62 on Monday nightafter being diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021. Amid Keith’s diagnosis, he made sure to keep performing and entertaining crowds until the end. Keith took to Instagram on Dec. 28 to call the sold-out shows “a damn good way to end the year,” sharing a montage clip from the performances. The country crooner also shared a thankful post on Dec.

Toby Keith's Family to Host 'Private Funeral' for Loved Ones, Public 'Memorial Service' to Be Announced Soon

Since news of the “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer’s death broke, fellow country stars includingReba McEntire,Blake Shelton,Tim McGraw,Dolly Parton,Carrie Underwoodand more have publicly paid tribute to Keith. R. Diamond/WireImage Last week, his 38-year-old daughter Krystal shared several photos of Keithto Instagramand wrote in the post’s caption, “I am shattered. As great as he was in his career, he was so much greater as a dad and a husband and a Pop Pop.

Today Is National Boss's Day! See Which 15 Celebrities Worked for Other Stars Before Hitting It Big

Stephen Colbert and guest Jennifer Garner.Photo:Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Before they could see their name in lights, these celebrities had to make ends meet working for other celebrities. Kim Kardashianfamously worked asParis Hilton’s closet stylist before she became a household name in her own right, but she also did the same forSerena Williams. Her sistersKourtneyandKhloéalso picked up some gigs as assistants in their pre-fame days. 01of 15

TodayShow's Dylan Dreyer Weighs in on Hoda Kotb's Possible Replacement

(L-R) Dylan Dreyer and Hoda Kotb attend Hudson River Park Friends 8th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon on March 08, 2024 in New York City.Photo:John Nacion/Getty (2) John Nacion/Getty (2) Dylan Dreyeris one of the many who are looking forward to learning who will replaceHoda KotbonToday.On Sept. 26, Kotb announced she would be leaving her duties as co-anchor on the long-running morning show. The news of her departure shocked devoted fans and begged the question, who will step forward to fill the broadcaster’s big shoes?