TOBY KEITH Americas Man Early Life Real name

TOBY KEITH America’s Man

Early Life � � Real name is Toby Keith Covel Born July 8, 1961 Early interest in music. Early activities.

Career Beginnings � � First gigs. Early Work. Conflict of interests. Other career options.

Discovery � � Discovery =Luck + Networking. Helping hands. First record label. First Hit

The first sign of Attitude � � � Rocky beginnings. Other options. Another hit song. Album of the Year. First signs of attitude.

Gaining Momentum � � � Continued success. Keith was critical of his own music. Experience made him a better performer.

Steady Career Progression � � � Keith writes all of his own music Consistent production He also knows his audience

Four main themes � Keith sets himself apart in the music industry by sticking to four popular themes � Comedy � Patriotism � Alcohol � Blue Collar

Comedy via Music � � � Red Solo Cup Taliban Song Trailorhood

Songs for the Soldiers � American Soldier � Be � The Angry American � Be � proud of the men in uniform angry in response of attack The Taliban Song �A comedic look at the life of a terrorist

Bar Songs � Red Solo Cup � I Love this Bar � Whiskey Girl � Beer for the Horses. � Beers Ago

Blue Collar Music � Made in America � Trailorhood � Bullets in the Gun

Bullets in the Gun. • • Written by Toby Keith Written in 2010 Acoustic Guitar – Toby Keith Acoustic Guitar – Pat Bergeson Electric Guitar – Tom Bukovac Bass Guitar – Kevin Grantt Drums – Chad Cromwell

Listening Guide: Bullets in the Gun � � � Introduction: Banjo and guitars. Quiet beginning. Chorus: Powerful instruments. Increased tempo. Second verse is faster than the first. Guitar combo is signature. The Second verse is the peak of the song. Loudest instruments. Slow third verse is excellent use of rise and fall of rhythm. Final chorus: energetic ending fades to the end.

I Love this Bar • • • Written in 2003 by Toby Keith Co-written by Scotty Emerick Shok’n Yall album Acoustic Guitar – Toby Keith Electric Guitar – Brent Mason Bass Guitar - Mike Brignardello Acoustic Guitar – Larry Byrom Steel Guitar – Paul Franklin Drums – Owen Hale • Five weeks at the No. 1 Spot of the Country Music Billboard

Listening Guide: I Love this Bar. � � � Much slower song First verse is slow with guitars and light percussion. Chorus the faster part of the song. Second verse brings out the banjo and more. Final chorus: the drummer brings the beat and a guitar solo here. Final verse keeps the volume up, guitars add a little.

American Soldier • • • Also from Shock’n Yall Written in 2003 Written b Toby Keith and Chuck Cannon Produced by Dream. Works Acoustic Guitar - Toby Keith Acoustic Guitar – Larry Byrom Electric Guitar – Brent Mason Bass Guitar – Mike Brignardello Steel Guitar – Paul Franklin Piano – Clayton Ivey Drums – Own Hale

Listening Guide: American Soldier � � � Piano, violins, and two acoustic guitars open this song. Electric guitar joins the song halfway into the verse. Chorus: more beat please? Several guitars come together here. No second verse to be heard. Repeat chorus: sort-of-solo from a guitar and climax in the song. Marching drums and piano close the song.

Attitude off the Stage � Plain-spoken and unafraid � Feuds with the Dixie Chix � Rolling Stones � Speaks openly about his relationship with his family � Ex-wives � Dating Daughters

Toby’s Helping Hand � � Fame and fortune have not gone to Keith’s head. Volunteer Efforts � Home in Oklahoma City for kids with cancer so they don’t have to travel so far for treatment. � Make a Wish Foundation � Yearly USO tours for the military � Concerts for tornado victims

Other Projects for Toby � � Mr. Keith now runs his own record label, Show Dog Universal He owns a restaurant, I Love this Bar and Grill. Toby Keith’s Wild Shot Mezcal Own’s 10% of Taylor Swift’s record label.

The Next Line of Keiths � � Daughters is a college graduate and is breaking into country music industry Son is an All American football player

Success � � 16 original album 5 Greatest Hits albums Takes in up to $1 million in concert revenue per city played Forbe’s Highest Paid Country Singer

Bibliography � � � http: //www. biography. com/people/toby-keith-16549809? page=1 http: //www. cmt. com/artists/toby-keith/biography/ http: //www. countryweekly. com/news/toby-keith-country-musics 500 -million-man http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=5 e. D 0 t. X 0 XD 9 E http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 E-Hzcm. RYn. A http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Uv_udz. PBUYI