Rolling Stone — When the producers of Sunday night's American Country Countdown Awards approached Toby Keith about playing a tribute to his musical hero, Merle Haggard, he didn't have to think twice. "He was always really a good person to me," said Keith of Hagga... more info

MSN Music — Plus, Toby Keith's performs a tribute to late country legend Merle Haggard more info

People.com — Plus, Toby Keith's performs a tribute to late country legend Merle Haggard more info

Detroit Free Press — The “Beer for My Horses” singer-songwriter will perform a tribute to the late country music legend on the American Country Countdown Awards on Sunday.             more info

Rolling Stone — The late Merle Haggard will be honored at the May 1st American Country Countdown Awards with a special performance by his former band and Toby Keith. The Country Music Hall of Famer passed away April 6th at the age of 79; the ACCAs are the first awar... more info

Mjsbigblog — Lauren Alaina, Raelynn, Swon Bros set for CMA, Toby Keith Merle Haggard tribute on Country Countdown Awards, Owen Danoff talks The Voice. Survivor Tribal Council shocker. The post Headlines: Lauren Alaina, RaeLynn Set for CMA appeared first on mjsbig... more info

Associated Press — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer and songwriter Toby Keith will perform a tribute to the late legend Merle Haggard during the American Country Countdown Awards on May 1. more info

TMZ — Toby Keith stepped out of his comfort zone with one of the best songs ever, ever, ever recorded. Toby was vacationing in Hawaii when he took the mic at Kelly O'Neil's in Waikiki and did justice to Chuck Berry. Toby's rendition was fueled by Jack… ... more info

Reuters — NASHVILLE (Reuters) - Country music artist Toby Keith does not just want his fans to listen to his music. He wants them to drive his truck, drink his mezcal liquor, eat his food and bet on his race horses. more info

Stereogum — Things are starting to come together for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which will air its first episode on 9/8. Colbert’s already locked down his entire first week of performances, which will include appearances from Kendrick Lamar, country s... more info