Top Ten Songs by Toby Keith

Toby Keith is one of the biggest draws in country music. He sings with equal skill and sincerity about love, drunken fun, and patriotism. The Oklahoma native has released fourteen albums, including two greatest hits albums and a Christmas album. He also is starring in his first feature film, “Broken Bridges”, in theaters now. The two time Country Music Entertainer of the Year is currently on the road with his “Hookin’ up and Hangin’ Out” tour. He also has started his own record label, “Show Dog Nashville” for which his last album was the first release.

Trying to select just ten favorite songs from Toby Keith’s extensive library is a tall order, but I’ve taken a stab at it. Below is a list of some favorites…great tunes all, but surely some equally great songs have been left off. Regardless, this list should provide a reminder of great tunes for Keith’s fans, and a great introduction to the artist for those who aren’t familiar with his work.

Beer for My Horses – A duet with country legend Willy Nelson, this track is about vigilante justice, hard-drinking tough guys, and hard-drinking tough horses. “Whiskey for my men, and beer for my horses” is the call that goes up to the bartenders after the bad guys are all dealt with.

How Do You Like Me Now – A fun fantasy song…sung to the girl in high school who was too cool to give you the time of day. I imagine being a huge star makes the idea of attending a high school reunion a bit more palatable.

Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American) - An angry, driven, patriotic reaction to September 11th hasn’t lost a thing in the five years since. This song stirred up plenty of controversy when it was released, but I can’t imagine that every once in a while, most Americans don’t want to kick some terrorist butt.