I have delivered many sad messages on-the-air in my career. 

Today, Toby Keith passed away.  I heard Scott and Sarah talking about it on the morning show.  You never know how people will react.  I was down in the dumps as I came into the studio...  We lost a Legend, an Icon at 62 due to stomach cancer. 

Toby loved all things Military, Sooners and Country.  

In the 90's to early 2000's he was country!   

He spent 56 weeks at the Top of the chart tied for 5th all-time with Alan Jackson...

19 Studio Albums (Dozen of those sold Millions).  

Topped the Billboard 200 with Unleashed, Shock 'n Y'all, Big Dog Daddy and Bullets In The Gun.  

He was Ranked #1 for Country Artists from 2000 to 2006.  

Nominated for 7 Grammy's, won 2 CMA's, 12 ACM Awards (Entertainer of the Year in '03 and '04)

Songwriters Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Toby has like a 2300% play increase since his death was announced.  His songs were the most downloaded holding 30 of the Top 40 Spots...

All these accolades are amazing.  Being sad left me quickly!  All of you sharing your stories about Blossom in 2016 and all the shows in general.  

Sending in pictures, posting on socials and asking for ALL THE SONGS!  It was refreshing. A testament to how Toby touched so many lives!  

A true measuring stick for an artist has to be, "how will they be remembered when they are gone?"   

Today, with all of you weighing in... Toby Keith will be remembered for all the great times, that he and his music provided and are associated with, in our lives.  His music draws emotion and is nostalgic and takes you right back to the time and place that you heard it first, last or whenever... That speaks volumes. Toby has been with us at the Red Solo Cup Parties, with those serving at home or deployed needing a little taste of home and his many concerts.  Remember Toby provided many lifetime's worth of great times.  He may be gone but isn't going anywhere... Thank you for that, Big Dog. 

Rest in Peace, Toby!