Toby Keith chats with Bob Stoops: 'We’re doing good, we’re going to get our jam back on'
Theirs is a friendship born on the sidelines of Oklahoma football games but lived out for 20-plus years in sharing old stories, celebrating big wins and getting through tough times.
So when former OU coach Bob Stoops sat down with country music legend Toby Keith, just about everything was on the table.
Keith and Stoops spoke in the latest edition of Conversations with Coach, a special presentation of Sellout Crowd. Both are investors in Sellout.
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It was the longest interview Keith has given since Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021.
Keith’s health is on the upswing. He recently announced three shows in Las Vegas, which sold out in minutes. But the journey has been a life-changing one.
"Cancer is an island and you're on a boat,” Keith said. “Nobody goes over to that Island when you don't have it and as soon as you do, you crash land on it."
Keith was recently honored by the People’s Choice Country Awards as a Country Icon. During his speech, he spoke about how his highest achievement is when people talk about his work writing songs.
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While talking to Stoops, he discussed how songwriting has helped him learn about the importance of creativity and collaboration. And sometimes, the spontaneous nature of inspiration. Keith wrote the song in just 20 minutes while sitting in a hotel bathroom with a guitar.
Keith’s musical career eventually led him to Orange Bowl in 2001, where he sang the National Anthem and watched as Stoops, in just his second year with the Sooners, led OU to the national championship.
That sparked a friendship that has lasted since, with Keith and Stoops traveling together and often on the sidelines together at OU games, now watching Stoops’ son Drake play for the Sooners.
“I know you and Carol (Bob Stoops’ wife) are way too humble,” Keith said. “But it’s time to start bragging on Drake. The Sooner Nation is proud to have him, and I don’t know what we’re going to do without him.”
What’s next for Keith after those Vegas shows? Maybe some new songs and other activities that combine his love of music, sports and spending time with old friends.
And maybe his own show on Sellout Crowd?
Stay tuned.
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I wanna tell a story about Toby that means a hell of a lot to me. In 2003 I was deployed to Afghanistan with the 45th Infantry Brigade. We had been there a few months and then we found out Toby and Ted Nugent were gonna be at our base to just do a meet and greet and then go do a show at Bagram. When Toby got off the bird he saw the Thunderbird on our shoulders and knew we were his fellow Okies. We had guys that were musicians and had their families send over their guitars and amps. Toby decided that he was gonna do a show for his fellow Okies. They pulled a flatbed truck to center of the base and he and Ted stood up there and brought some light into a very stressful situation. Then after they played deep into the night they signed autographs for every single person who wanted one and didn’t gripe about it once. They stayed overnight and then went back to Bagram the next day. It meant a whole hell of a lot to me and my brothers. It was a little taste of home. Thank you Toby and Uncle Ted for giving me some time.
@newsooner1155
7 ай бұрын
You got this cousin Toby!
@user-nc1tw5gb8s
7 ай бұрын
That's so cool, my uncle grew up playing with Toby as a kid!
@user-nc1tw5gb8s
7 ай бұрын
Really great guy, I hope like everything he gets rid of that C word.....
@joshwebb6584
7 ай бұрын
So cool! Awesome story
@baysooner5745
7 ай бұрын
I have very similairvstorycwhenche came to Iraq. He is an awesome person
Toby dId so much for our service members. The Lord had other plans for you. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER TOBY KEITH!!! R.I.P
@rickruffing1691
4 ай бұрын
😮 12:36 😅😅😅
@Homesncooking
4 ай бұрын
There will never be another Toby Keith…. I will never forget seeing him in concert and as finishing his song he had the ENTIRE audience YELLING USA USA.. The love of country resonated throughout that stadium as Toby had a huge smile of pride on his face… Loved him before that -loved him even more- and will love him and his songs forever… Yup Toby - I should have been a “cowgirl” and I am a cowgirl just watching you on video and remembering that very special night!!! Sing with the angels Toby- you are so very LOVED!!
My youngest son had two bouts with cancer and received care at OU Children's hospital. Bob Stoops visited those kids on the oncology floor every Thursday regardless of his schedule. Toby sponsored Allie's House at the hospital for families to stay while their children were receiving care and who had to travel a great distance for the care. Both of these men are generous beyond measure. I will never forget Bob's kindness towards the kids, or the kindness of Sam Bradford, Jermaine Gresham, and Brody Eldridge.
@debbyalexander1291
5 ай бұрын
Toby you were my first county love. I spent a lot of money for tickets. My first concert I bought 4 tickets for in Chicago. 150.00 for tickets. But my favorite.. is I bought ticket to be front and center. My friend made me a glitter shirt. Had your name on it. Bless you and your family ❤😊 27:31 27:33 27:36 27:37 27:37 27:41 😅 27:55
In the 90s, I just happened to go to a bar with my sister, not knowing that there was going to be a band. The singer was a new artist named Toby Keith. I didn't listen to country music, I'm a rock n roller, but once Toby Keith started singing, I was hooked. He's made me laugh, dance, and cry with his songs, and it hurts my heart that he's lost his battle with cancer. R.I.P. Toby, you'll be sorely missed. Thank you for leaving us with some great music to remember you by.
@terryoliver4154
4 ай бұрын
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As a veteran, am so heartbroken, he did so much to get us through 911,all our losses with that personally..God gifted us with such a treasure as toby.there will never be another amazing human as toby.he has left a hole in my heart forever.
Toby has had Oklahomans backs for years and it's time we have his. 💜 Stay Strong Toby.
Cancer sucks. How lucky are we as a country to have such an amazing man among our ranks?! Rest in Peace, Toby! You are wearing many crowns in Heaven. I picture all of those children you supported while they were fighting cancer rushing to you when you arrived at the Pearly Gates ❤ Jesus loves the little children, I know He was especially proud of your tireless work here on Earth. Fly high, Big Dog! 💔
Never be anyone like Toby Keith, what an amazing guy! R.I.P
Toby had such a big heart. He has always been a fav for me. May you now be free of pain and walk and sing in Heaven for Jesus Christ. R.I.P
My 1st ever concert was seeing Toby Keith. I remember Blake Shelton opened up for him. My Sister was not a country fan, but I dragged her with me to the concert. That night, country music gained another fan with her. She fell in love with Toby’s music. She had just recently been honorably discharged from the ARMY and TK closed his concert with, The Red, White & Blue…needless to say, she cried. That was 20 years ago. Thank You Toby for giving us your wonderful music and caring about our Military!! Rest in Peace Cowboy! 🤠 🇺🇸 ✝️
R.I.P. legend.❤
I was a freshman in junior college in Southern California, 1700 miles away from home. I was homesick as hell and had the chance to see Toby at an amphitheater and just seeing him changed things for me. Seeing a fellow Oklahoman got me through those months. I stayed there playing baseball and was fortunate enough to get a scholarship the next year to play baseball at OU. Seeing him kept me there when I wanted to come back home so bad
Toby was One of only two acts that visited us in Mosul, Iraq, in 2005…because of how often and how accurate the mortar fires were around both FOB Diamondback and FOB Marez, where I stayed! It turned out to be the first of three deployments as a Combat Engineer…and I have never been so Proud to be an Oklahoman and a Sooners Fan!! Toby is truly a Patriot of the Highest Order!! Thanks, Coach Stoops, for your loyalty and dedication to The University of Oklahoma, to all our Veterans, and for all the Memories!! God Bless and Godspeed, Gentlemen!! See y’all Saturday….BOOMER!!
I’m sorry you had to go, but I’m Happy knowing you’re no longer in pain. “Don’t cry because it’s over, Smile because it Happened!!!”-unknown You Sure Did Happen, Tobi🥰RIP
Fly high now Toby…Rest in Eternal Peace with Jesus. 🥲
When I was in ROTC AT OU, I would always get gas at the Love's across from the casino because they had the lowest gas prices. On 4 separate occasions I ended up at the pump next to TK. He was always nice, especially when I was in uniform. I don't know why I never thought to ask for an autograph...
@lancewebb5990
4 ай бұрын
@TobyKeithmusicofficial_v2307R.I.P Toby Keith. When i feel down in life your music always helps me that and Jesus Christ. Im only going on 42 but feel like im 90 been thro a lot. Fighting lupus and mixed connective tissue disease and a heart problem since i was 24 as well other health problems. Lost friends and famliy to cancer has been hard. Then my sons mom while in the U.S Army i had so much respect for Mr. Keith. But anyway the song dont let the old man in. At my age because health i feel that way. We lost a true star here on earth but Heaven got a really good guy. All of us that give are hearts and souls to Jesus like Toby did and repent are sins to him we all will live eternal life in Heaven together for ever and ever. Amen!
The greatest Oklahoman alive, Toby Keith, and the greatest football coach in OU football history! The best podcast I’ve ever heard!
I had Toby's band Easy Money before he became the star he is today.....Back then I couldn't wait to talk to him about OU football. like me he kept up with recruiting even to the point of knowing the players forty times and verticals and etc..... like Brooks and Dunn and Little Texas and others it became clear as house bands they would open for big names and then be better than the so call star at that time!!! A lot folks wish they could be them but these guys work there rears off .....people often wonder why certain stars last for so long........ answer is they write there own songs.... so thankful to have had the opportunity to meet such a caring person who loves people so much..... Ironic I was in Nashville the night toby signed his record deal....@ Printers Alley .. He walked in with his manager.....nobody even knew him.... HOW DO U LIKE HIM NOW!!! Bob so glad you interviewed BIG T .... God please give Toby more time.... This World needs his love and compassion!!!!!! TCL
This is by far…the best interview I’ve seen with Toby…what great palpable respect, and deep friendship these guys have for each other. So many people interrupt others when they’re interviewing..so frustrating.. Bob asked a question, and wanted to hear everything Toby had to say…he was a listener..So much history in these short 40 minutes..Toby looked great..I was SO hoping he’d pull through..I really thought he was going to..I STILL.. cannot Wrap my brain around the fact he’s gone 😢.. I’m just a fan..don’t have military history…just someone among millions, that feel like they’ve lost a good friend…. How DEEPLY one person can touch, and affect our lives…We will keep his memory very much alive amongst us…and continue speaking his name..and his music will live on..forever…GODSPEED..
I just cant believe this wonderful man is gone. So glad this video was made and to hear more of his life...Toby, you sure are missed by so many. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Cowboy💔❤️
Thank you bob for this interview it is wonderful to hear all these things about toby what a life this man had i loved him and his music he left us way to soon😢❤
What fantastic men, real men . Lots of people lost a great soul.
I am praying that Toby continues to get stronger .
Thank you for posting this. He was so optimistic! I never thought it would end like this. I'm so glad he had his faith. I just hope he didn't suffer at the end.
We love you Toby and we love you Bob 🫡
This Longhorn appreciated Toby’s patriotism and love for freedom. Sad day for sure , but he now knows where his faith got him….eternal life. Boomer sooner today!
Drake certainly is a super nice young man. We are proud of him.
Thank you for all that you do Mr stoops, and thank you Mr TK FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO, AND GOD BLESS
I so wish he had not passed , cancer is so unfair . He was my age when he passed. Heart breaking , we will always miss him 😢💔, I guess what gives me & I hope others comfort he is not in pain he is with his dad & nanny & in Jesus arms…❤️
I’m so glad you did this interview. The part of telling how the service member coming back full circle to help him. This is a sad day for us but he is good with the Lord.
Can you imagine the songs that are flowing through Toby right now, since he has seen our God in Heaven, his family, and the beauty there! I'll bet he has 5,000 more nunber 1 hits in his head! God bless Toby!
@rosew9173
4 ай бұрын
GOD BLESS YOU PRECIOUS !!!!! BLESSINGS !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Phenomenal positive interview with first time content for this fan! Thank you for a timeless treasure!
❤ you'll be singing to the good lord God Almighty now brother man. Thanks for your years of music you gave the world. Country music is going miss you.
My beautiful Toby gone to heaven too soon. My ❤ is broken, Rest in peace my love I will always treasure your messages 😢
Loved and so heartbroken such an icon
Great interview love drake Toby stay strong I have liver cancer an know what you going through
Damn. I really thought he was going to beat it. Good night, Toby, thank you for the memories and the music. 💔
@rhondaeverett8284
4 ай бұрын
He did, he never let it kill his faith. ❤
Prayers Faith, and blessings to you big boy✝️✝️✝️☮️☮️☮️🎤🎤🎤🎼🎼🎼
Such a great interview with Toby!! He was making plans for his future. I thank God for Toby’s strong faith. I pray that people watching this interview who don’t know Jesus will give their hearts to Him today. It’s such a wonderful feeling knowing where you’re going to go when you die! That gives me, and Toby, that peace that passes all understanding!! Bless his wife and family. They’re in my prayers!! ♥️
Fantastic interview one of the best that I've heard... Thank you for sharing this... Congratulations Toby Keith for your sold out shows in Las Vegas for December 2023 .We love you and appreciate you . God speed...🙏❤
Have this Toby and will remember this forever!!! WITH ALL THIS COUNTRY MUSIC talent around us, YOU ARE TRUE!!!!
Thank you Coach. Congratulation to Big T and I celebrate him for sharing his gift and many talents.
RIP my dearest TK .. always a loyal and dear friend to the Sooners 😢 .. We’ll never forget it .. Lost one of the Lord’s best From fortunate acquaintances with your former Easy Money band members and (their beautiful daughter 😊) to attending your benefit concert for Ally’s House .. Thank you and God Bless 🙏🏻
Amen, TK the almighty God is with you, God bless Brother
My grandparents harvested a many mile of broom corn in Lindsay Oklahoma. They lived in Alex Oklahoma
RIP Legend. I hope Mr. Keith got to enjoy his last few years as much as possible. I love that he supported the Sooners.
Toby is awesome. I watched him open for Brooks and Dunn in the Lloyd Noble in the early/mid 90’s. He put on an OU jersey and the crowd went nuts. Prayers going up for Toby.
My dad and uncles also cut broom corn in Lindsay 😂😂😂 small world man.
RIP to this legend. He looked so much better in this interview than he did at the peoples choice awards back in September. He must've taken a turn for the worse rather quickly. Regardless, will never forget growing up listening to TK. So incredibly thankful for not only his music, but most importantly for loving our troops and being a true Patriot. RIP TK.
Gonna miss this guy. 😢
RIP Tobie! You made us OKlahoma proud!
God bless you Toby glad to see you back❤❤
I love you toby.You and your pretty wife will be praying. Lifting you up in our prayers. You’re a great Oklahoman ! Just be sure and keep JESUS CHRIST first in your life.
Thank you for supporting our troops. I with my children was inspired and had hope with your music. God Bless the Toby Keith Family
Just really awesome to see Toby Keith. Glad this brother is making a comeback. 👌🏾
This was so cool. I'm glad that Toby is doing well. Really good to hear he's gonna be doing some shows. I hope he continues to progress and get well.
Hopefully that album still releases. Love to hear his work.
This is solid gold ❤
@rhondaeverett8284
4 ай бұрын
Toby seemed to really enjoy doin this interview. At times he also seemed to wince in pain? Sure gpad this interviewer shared this! Two coool people talkin.
Rest In Peace love you❤
We love you,Toby! You're a good man and patriot. Thank you for everything! I'll be praying for you as you continue to fight. We need you, Toby, this country needs you!! Get well.❤
Thank you Toby from all our troops and our family with two little girls. While .y husband was at war.
RIP TOBY
Love this so much…..makes me happy to see you smiling Toby!
I need to talk to Toby my heart ❤️ hurts cause I love him.he has been a special person to me all my life. I love you ❤️ God bless you
It hurts to see this interview Knowing he gone,!! God hold him close.😢😢😢
This was the very best; love you guys.
Tremendous vid session! I've been a BOOMER SOONER Fan since 1968! So needless to say, I'm a old fart! What tremendous contributions you both have had for the state of OKLAHOMA! BIG TIME BOOMER!
Damn.. It would've been awesome had Toby been able to do his own podcast like he was wanting. Especially with former Sooners.
@rhondaeverett8284
4 ай бұрын
Yes but wasnt to be on Gods timeline
Toby the Lord took you too soon my ❤ is broken I will treasure your messages. Rest in peace my beautiful talented man 😢
What a delight to see the two of you sharing stories! Toby, you deserve so much credit for your pure honesty, A loyal fan since 1992, still looking forward to seeing you on that corner stage...❤
Two of my favorite people BOOMER!!!
What a fantastic conversation. I like these men!
We love Toby and are praying for him. I aure would like to watch an interview with Jason White.
Great interview Coach & Toby.
@johnarnold6896
7 ай бұрын
Love hearing Toby speak about the early days. Toby and I used to play a lot of the same clubs in the late 1980's to 1992 or so. Great memories.
What a great interview. Toby was quite the man. Thank you for sharing. God bless Toby and his family.
Love you Mr T , you’re a fighter and awesome man!
Favorite episode yet. Great job.
Hell yea~! A Big T podcast...I'm all for it! #Boomer
Enjoyed this !!! And Toby is looking better and stronger all the time. Continued prayers going up for Toby.
Beautiful Toby your the best, Love and prayers from London. ❤
What a great man. Humble... Been great to have him as a friend. Hopefully bump into him in heaven. Feel like I know him. Great job Bob.
I just wanted to say Thank You Toby Keith for feeding me in Tulsa, Thackerville, and in Oklahoma City. Seriously, I ❤The Original Toby Keiths I ❤ this Bar and Grill in Bricktown! Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes Anywhere! I'm looking forward to eating there again in December with a Family member in OKC. Prayers TK, You're the Best and BOOMER SOONER!
@perryanderson5642
5 ай бұрын
Thank YouToby Keith! I grew up in Weatherford, Tx and became of my Late Dad, I now live in Lake Granbury, Tx. Lifetime Turner Falls Swimmer and Summer camper and Lifetime SOONERS Fan( 33 Games in Norman since 2002), and Definitely Lifetime Fan of your Music! ❤that Picture of you and Taylor Swift at the Bricktown location
Two of my favorite people
Love You BIG Cowboy 🤠 ❤️🩹🙏🏻❤️🩹
Just awesome. God bless you both. Two great men!!
Damn good fellas! Thank You
That was awesome Prayers for you Big T
*Toby* I pray and hope you know just how much we all *Love Ya* and *We all miss ya*. You were, are and will always be a *Great American Patriot* . *Rest in Peace in the Arms of Jesus* . *This is not Goodbye* , *It's see ya again someday* .
❤ The Stoops Brothers and Toby Keith will be GREATLY MISSED 😭💔😭💔 I'm a native Tennessean but I'm A Wildcat through and through and Coach Stoops Thank You for this ME AND MY GIRLS ARE BIG TOBY FANS AND THIS LOSS HURTS SO MUCH GIVE HIS FAMILY OUR LOVE
Love this interview ❤
Awesome show Coach.
GO TOBY🙏🏻
That was awesomeness, Thanks Bob and Toby Love you guys
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Toby is a national treasure Boomer!
Really enjoyed this. Love Toby
A Legend!
You are an amazing man. So glad you are doing better. Listening to you talk makes my day. God continue to bless you.
@user-nm5rs8tv7m
5 ай бұрын
@TobyKeithmusicofficial230 CT to TN to CO. Someday hoping to see Oklahoma. So happy to hear you are doing well and your Las Vegas shows were awesome. I spend a lot of time listening to your music. You're the best 💕
Thankful for this interview, Coach. My condolences to all that knew TK and spent time with him.
THE BEST BAR NONE!!!