Toby Keith to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame, votes were received the day after his death

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Toby Keith is a 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. The voting results were released just a day after the country singer died following his battle with stomach cancer.

The late Toby Keith is part of the 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame class of inductees. The country singer died at age 62 before hearing about the high honor he received. On Monday, March 18, the 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees were announced. Country star John Anderson was elected in the veterans-era category, while legendary guitarist James Burton was elected in the recording/or touring musician category. It was also announced that Keith was picked as the modern-day inductee.

Typically, artists are not allowed to be elected in the year that they pass. Since 2024 voting closed prior to Keith's death, this rule did not apply to the 'Should've Been a Cowboy' singer. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Keith's impact on country music, with his many hit songs like 'I Love This Bar' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue,' has led him to earn many high honors.

 

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