With the passing of country music great Toby Keith‚ fans are remembering one of his final and most poignant performances. Toby was well-known for his gift of songwriting. It was a gift that earned him dozens of awards‚ including the CMA Poet’s Award. It also gave him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His hit lyrics often came to him during random conversations‚ and he’d lock himself away to get his words on paper. Toby wrote some of his most iconic singles in only a matter of minutes. In 2018‚ Clint Eastwood inspired Toby to write the song Don’t Let the Old Man In. The two friends were enjoying a round of golf one day‚ and Clint shared that he would be directing and starring in The Mule. Toby asked the now 93-year-old how he managed to stay active in Hollywood despite his aging body. He answered‚ “I just get up every morning and go out. And I don’t let the old man in.” The “old man‚” of course‚ was a metaphor for death. Toby Keith penned the song and gave it to Clint Eastwood‚ who used it in his movie. However‚ the moving ballad didn’t find a proper place in the limelight until Toby announced his battle with stomach cancer years later. Country Music Legend Toby Keith dead at 62 after battle with cancer.A truly unforgettable performance by Toby of "Don't Let The Old Man In" at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards. #RIPTobyKeith pic.twitter.com/ACK7etdkco— Eddie (@ICU1010) February 6‚ 2024 During the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards‚ Toby‚ visibly frail from progressing cancer and ongoing treatments‚ took the stage with his guitar and gave the lyrics new meaning with an emotional performance. Fans Mourn the Late Country Star With a cowboy hat pulled low over his face‚ Toby’s eyes glistened with tears as he sang the lyrics‚ “Don’t let the old man in/ I wanna leave this alone/ Can’t leave it up to him/ He’s knocking on my door/ And I knew all of my life/ That someday it would end.” “His goodbye song. Fly high Toby!!” a fan wrote on X. “So beautiful‚” another shared. “The words speak from his soul.” X (Twitter) The performance followed a two-year break from his career that he took to focus on his health and family. During that time‚ the singer found the peace and connection he’d hoped for. Famed Country Singer Toby Keith Experienced ‘a Peace That Surpasses All Understanding’ In a recent interview with News 9 in his native Oklahoma‚ Toby Keith admitted that he relied on “faith” to get him through his hard days‚ and before his passing‚ he had “experienced a peace that surpasses all understanding.” Instagram “I finally got to a point in the spring … where I was comfortable with whatever happened‚” he said. “I got my brain wrapped around it. And I was in a good spot‚ either way. People without faith don’t have that.” Toby Keith died on Monday‚ Feb. 5‚ surrounded by his family. He was 62. Share this story and pay tribute to the late country legend. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Toby Keith Sings Beautifully Poignant “Don’t Let The Old Man In” At The 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. appeared first on InspireMore.

When it comes to marriage‚ all the steps align to bring two people into a lifelong commitment—first comes a smile‚ then comes love‚ then comes working through the hard times and learning how to be a team‚ and finally comes building a life together. When one man realized he wanted his girlfriend to be his forever person‚ he took the plunge and bought a new home with her‚ and he used that special milestone to cross the next one. The TikTok site Proposal.Es posted a heartwarming engagement that showed a young couple on the day they closed on their first home together. When they arrived to open the door for the first time‚ the man let his girlfriend do the honors. When she turned her back to him‚ he pulled a ring out of his pocket. @proposal.es “Will you marry me” #shesaidyes #proposal #engaged #fyp ♬ I Get to Love You – Acoustic – Mysha Didi “Did you see the keychain?” he asked as she was fumbling with the door. She paused and read what we can assume said‚ “Will you marry me?” She covered her mouth in shock and slowly turned to see him down on one knee. “We got the house‚” he said. “This is the last thing I want to do right now.” “Are you serious?” she said through tears. TikTok In the end‚ she said “yes‚” of course. Be sure to share this story and post a note of congratulations to this happy couple for their new home and engagement. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Man Has Sweetest Surprise The First Time His Girlfriend Steps Into Their New Home. appeared first on InspireMore.

Last night‚ Toby Keith passed away after an ongoing battle with stomach cancer. Since the news broke this morning‚ fans from all around the world are taking the time to share cherished memories of the country music legend. Taylor Swift’s very first TV-interview is also making the rounds because‚ in it‚ she discusses Keith and his impact on her career. Swift first broke into country music when she was only 15 years old — but making that happen wasn’t easy. She’d go door to door at Nashville record labels trying to get them to listen to her CDs. Eventually‚ she learned to play the guitar and wrote her own songs. She’d perform them at local venues‚ like the Bluebird Cafe‚ where she got the attention of Scott Borchetta. 15-Year-Old Taylor Swift Raves Over Toby Keith in Her First Interview Although Borchetta wanted to sign Swift‚ his record label wasn’t up and running yet — that’s where Keith comes in to the story. Both Borchetta and Keith left DreamWorks Records at the same time‚ both with the goal of starting their own label. At first‚ Keith’s lebel was called Show Dog Nashville. But soon enough‚ the two of them joined forces to cerate Big Machine Label Group. Swift was the first artist signed to the label in 2005. WSMV 4‚ Nashville “You’re in the room with him and you can feel it — there’s a power there‚” a then 15-year-old Swift shares. “… I don’t think I’ll ever get to a point where I don’t see him and are just like ‘oh my God that’s Toby Keith.” Although the group went on to split in 2006‚ that doesn’t change the impact Keith had on the trajectory of Swift’s career. It goes to show that the impact this country star had expanded far beyond his own music. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post Throwback: Taylor Swift Talks About Meeting Toby Keith In Her First-Ever TV Interview At 15. appeared first on InspireMore.

When this pizza guy made a delivery to a surprise party‚ he had no idea what was in store. Once he got to the house‚ he had to join the party in order to keep the surprise under raps! As this post says‚ this Domino’s delivery dude deserves a raise… and a slice of pizza! @avera_getyler @Dominos Pizza this man deserves a raise do averagetyler ♬ original sound – averagetyler The house was packed full of partiers ready to celebrate the engagement of their pal. Because of the timing‚ this Domino’s pizza guy joined the surprise party fun. He didn’t seem too bothered‚ though! He quickly got into the mix of people and appeared to make some friends. This image is from TikTok. Finally‚ when the surprise party guest arrived‚ this pizza guy was relieved from his duty. But instead of escaping out the back door‚ he greeted the recently engaged friends with a smile and an introduction. What a kind guy! Folks adore this clip of the Domino’s dude staying put at the party. “He better be invited to the wedding!” said one fan of the pizza guy. “I like how whoever filmed this decided to focus on the pizza guy subplot to this party instead of the surprise itself‚” commented another amused viewer. Even Domino’s replied on the video! “An absolute icon. He better be getting a wedding invite forreal‚” said the company. Whether this pizza guy is invited to the wedding or not‚ we’re wishing him a big ‘ole tip! And of course… congrats to the happy couple! The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Pizza Guy Helps Out Group Of Friends Conducting A Surprise Engagement Party. appeared first on InspireMore.

Since 2009‚ Cody Johnson has released music with the goal of sticking to the traditional country sound he’s always adored. With hits like Til You Can’t and Human‚ it’s safe to say he’s succeeded. In doing so‚ he’s garnered quite a following over the years. But Johnson’s fans aren’t the only ones who are positively impacted by his love for all things country. Johnson has two little girls: Clara Mae who is 8 years old and 5-year-old Cori. Like their dad‚ they also have a talent for music. That’s why he chose to share the Grand Ole Opry stage with them during his performance last week. Cody Johnson and His Daughters Deliver Harmonious Performance @_bekkuh @Cody Johnson brought his girls on stage at @The Grand Ole Opry and they got a standing ovation. So beautiful! #codyjohnson #cojo #cojonation #grandoleopry #opry #fyp #country #countrymusic #foryou #foryoupage #trend #trending ♬ original sound – Bekah Together‚ the three of them sang My Rifle‚ My Pony‚ and Me. This hit song was originally performed by Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson for the 1959 John Wayne Western Rio Bravo. With the accompaniment of Clara Mae and Cori’s sweet voices‚ the song totally transforms into something new. It’s no wonder‚ then‚ the audience manages to stay so much quieter than they usually do for live performances. Still‚ there were moments where the crowd couldn’t help but cheer for these talented kiddos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cody Johnson (@codyjohnson) Needless to say‚ this is one performance both the audience and the Johnson family will never forget. “Not me sobbing thinking [about] this playing at their weddings‚” a fan says in the comment section on a video of their performance. “They’re going to look back on this memory forever‚” another fan shares. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Cody Johnson And Daughters Light Up The Grand Ole Opry Stage With Heartfelt Performance. appeared first on InspireMore.

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