Toby Keith has revealed that he has stomach cancer. The country icon, 60, shared the news via an Instagram post on Sunday, June 12, confirming that he was diagnosed last fall and has been receiving treatment for the past six months. “I have spent the last 6 months receiving chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. So far so good. “I need time to breathe, to recover and to relax,” he wrote in the message, which was also shared on Twitter. However, he assured the fans that he would return to the stage as soon as he felt better. “I look forward to spending time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner rather than later. I can not wait. -T “, he signed to his 795,000 followers. His next show is coming soon: the “Big Ol ‘Truck” singer is scheduled to appear at RibFest 2022 in Illinois on Friday, June 17th. Wheaton is not his first appearance after a quiet diagnosis: he also played at the San 2022 Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in February 2022, several months after his treatment and diagnosis. Country Stars of the ’90s Then and Now: Photos by Faith Hill & More Toby Keith appears to be playing. (Jack Plunkett / Invision / AP / Shutterstock) Toby last released the album Peso In My Pocket in 2021, after a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. That same year, the 60-year-old received the National Medal of Arts – described as “the highest award given to artists and patrons of the arts by the United States government” – by former President Donald Trump. The award is more than worthy of his achievements in music, including number 32 single, including “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” of 2002 after 9/11. He has also toured 11 USOs in both Afghanistan and Iraq. The singer received an explosion of love and support in his Instagram comments after his announcement, including from his compatriot star Lance Carpenter. “Prayers for the Big Dog!” Lance wrote, while former General Troy Aikman added a simple prayer emoji. “I pray and think of you bro,” also wrote singer Scott Stevens. Related link
