Jason Aldean - “Should've Been A Cowboy" Toby Keith Tribute (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)

Jason Aldean performs "Should've Been A Cowboy” live at the 59th ACM Awards, in tribute to the late Country Music superstar Toby Keith. Watch the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards now via amazon.com/acm
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[@edmundgeswein]

Some may complain that this sounded nothing like Toby, but it's not supposed to. Toby was a one of kind country artist and certainly a tough act to follow for anyone trying to do their own version of his songs. Jason used his own styling here and it seems he purposely toned it down from an upbeat song to somewhat of a sad song. But very appropriate since it was after all a tribute to a legend in country music who's life was tragically cut short. Toby will be missed. Hard to believe he's not with us anymore.

[@kyrahaney2690]

Spot on. Tribute version with reverence.

[@annettelathamal]

I agree with you 110%!!! Well said..

[@lindadobranetski6302]

Amen

[@janethompson2305]

❤Yes, U are exactly right. Jason Aldean's tribute singing our sweet Toby's signature song was perfect. I loved it all, I really loved the violinists & I felt they were serenading Toby's family ❤ this was all for Toby's sweet family 🕊❤🙏

[@vickienowak]

I totally agree,he was paying tribute to our beloved late Toby and he did an amazing version of it, RIP Toby you'll always be with us in spirit and music,💜💜💜

[@zx6rdood]

“Never apologize for being patriotic….f*ck ‘em” -Toby Keith

[@cayde-6.0]

it is us who deserve an apology! I will never yield to the whims of the leftist mentality!

[@officeboy89]

Leave politics out of it. Listen and enjoy the music

[@RichardSmithMusic14]

@officeboy89. You saying leave politics out of it are whats wrong with america.

[@shanewoods1980]

Saw Mr Keith once on deployment in Iraq, 2 years later got to meet and see him again in Afghanistan and just to talk without a camera or microphone around was truly a once in a lifetime experience. I thank Mr Keith for devoting his time to me and my fellow service members

[@nickolasgegare2921]

​@@officeboy89 What politics?

[@carriemuehlberger8035]

Jason Aldeans tribute to Toby was beautiful. Had me in tears. RIP Toby ❤

[@stephanieberry3292]

Jason did an awesome job, Toby would have been proud

[@bettybarg2183]

Loved the tribute to Toby Keith! I was in tears. Rest in Peace Toby. ❤

[@codreaming9304]

Seeing his family there opened up the flood gates 😢

[@user-yh5ev1ig9c]

My first thought, was how respectful it was. No flashy performance, just about Toby. So respect , love, and miss him.

[@ladonnatartoni9339]

Big huge shout out to Jason Aldean for doing such a great job as slowing this song down. What is lovely tribute to Toby Keith songs

[@JohnnyOFarrell]

Amen my brother. Did it his way with. Respect bless you, Johnny

[@beverlycannon2798]

Jason sang this tribute from his heart

[@Robertson49us]

You know it's great when the crowd starts to sing along and realize it's such a beautiful tribute let's let him do it

[@cra0422]

I don't see how Jason kept from tearing up while performing this song. Truly a beautiful and touching tribute to a legend of country music. RIP Toby, you may be gone but you'll always live on in our hearts through your music.

[@gracetanski4082]

Jason Aldean perfect tribute to Toby Keith. Love it.

[@happyday3338]

Jason did a fantastic job with the song, Toby was smiling down on listening to Jason’s version of the song!! Rest in Peace and Fly High, Toby!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ryanthenascarguy4871]

Amen!

[@CatherineShaw-yq5ek]

This was a tribute truly fitting for Toby. Jason took his song and made it his own, didn’t try to sound like Toby but put a spin on it musically as well as how he performed it. All the life size pictures of Toby through out his career, ending with one of Toby and Tricia as well as Toby and all of his family said all that needed to be said. I cried the entire time, especially seeing the genuine tears from his children and Tricia. If it didn’t touch anyone else, it touched their hearts and that is what counts. Loved how he simply said..love you Toby as he came to a close. Thank you Jason, for helping to soothe our hearts during such a difficult time. Toby I am certain was well pleased and honored.

[@bf4744]

Wow, that is amazing how you summed that up. You hit the nail on the head.

[@barryware7497]

Well said

[@eddiemoore1341]

I Love Big Dog Daddy Toby Keith Sure is Sad Country Music Lost a Awesome One Toby Keith is One of my favorite and Toby Keith Music Lives On Forever and Toby Keith Sure Will Be Missed 🇺🇲🎶😢

[@JoshDixon-q1o]

I never listened to country/western until Toby broke the barriers and started being played on all radio platforms. It was around 2009 2010 I think. Now I'm 50, ride a horse 300 days a year and listen to all these great artists.country has heart , patriotism and values thanks for a great tribute Jason

[@user-zf5wb3kd2v]

Well done Jason RIP Big Dog Daddy!! You will be missed but never forgotten

[@jesset061084]

I cried when I heard this it was an amazing tribute to Toby it was well done

[@junebug6011]

Beautifully done Jason. Very classy. Thank you so much.❤

[@kenbarnett8532]

Great tribute to one of the greatest country musicians, country song writers, and greatest men to ever do it. Well done Jason.

[@DavidDiaz-rj5vm]

An excellent tribute to the late great Toby Keith. Aldeans performance was carefully thought out from wearing all Black to slowing the song down truly capturing the moment from what was the best Toby Keith Song. It was perfect.

[@ryanhegarty4905]

Beautiful tribute. We all lost a country music legend. It’s still hard to admit several months later for me personally. Toby was such a big part of my upbringing and my love of country music. ❤️ RIP and know damn sure that my children will know what an influence you were to me and country music as a whole. 😢

[@jameslozano1950]

It’s a great tribute to a great artist 😢 we lost someone who was such a great person

[@marionricciardelli6354]

Best rendition yet. Tears for his family

[@elizabethw6492]

That was a lovely tribute to Toby Keith. Sadly, my family knows what the Keith family is going through. My father died of stomach cancer 14 years ago. Sadly, though it is a rare cancer, it is a very aggressive cancer. My dad found out Oct 31st, and he passed January 8th. Because stomach cancer is so rare in the US, it's not one that's actually on the radar for testing. At least at that time. I think it's wonderful that his family got the time they had with him. And of course, he lives on through his music!

[@codreaming9304]

I’m so sorry for your loss. A friend of mine was just diagnosed 4-5 weeks ago. Unfortunately, it’s stage 4 and has already spread to her spine. They haven’t officially said it is terminal, but I don’t think the prognosis is good. She is only 42 and was in amazing health. She was very active and had a very healthy diet. It’s a cruel disease.

[@elizabethw6492]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I hope all goes well. My thoughts are with you, your friend, and your friends family. ❤

[@marshacreek5938]

I am sincerely sorry for your loss 😢. I have lost several family members to the horrible disease. CANCER SUCS 😢😢😢

[@marshacreek5938]

My heart breaks for anyone going through this 💔. I'm sincerely sorry

[@elizabethw6492]

@codreaming9304 ​If your friend has kids and you're able, put yourself in the rotation to help them keep things as "normal" as possible, in this very not normal time. When we went through our hospital care time with my dad, I literally went to work, to the hospital then home. Repeat. This was all during the holidays. My son, who was in 5th grade at the time, one week before Christmas, pulled the Christmas lights out and taped them to the wall. He wasn't able to go see his "pops" in the hospital because it was also flu season and kids under 18 couldn't go to the cancer floor, so he didn't fully understand what was happening. We put a Christmas tree up a few days before Christmas. His friends were talking about Christmas and it really wasn't even a thought for me.

[@markdarkj]

Toby Keith one the last Country artist to favor more of real legendary country music,, good job Jason.

[@SamSchuring]

Nice tribute to Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, I spent my entire childhood listening to his music and it really inspired me to do music.

[@brendayork5075]

Tobie is a very old friend from way before he was discovered. Playing in a small nightclub and loving every minute of it. I still live up the road and I can tell you that with Tobie what you seen is what you got!! R.I.P. My friend 🧡

[@davidpamintuan]

What a great tribute to Toby. Phenomenal performance by Jason Aldean. RIP Toby, you will be missed.

[@Jalassi]

This was a good tribute. Hands down the best I’ve seen from the country star group.

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

Can't tell you how many times I have rewatched this ❤❤❤

[@serenityrose7856]

This performance was just absolutely beautiful🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗Slowing this song down & honoring Toby is just absolutely beautiful Jason🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@Ronaldboyd1979]

He was legend of Country music and Country Family very proud of you this with tears in your eyes as you perform one of the greatest country artist of all time of his music carreer that shows true feelings of the legend of Country Music of your young girl heart of your Cow Girl and you should of been Cowboy takes memories of the heart of Toby Keith was one of my first country songs he will be deeply missed. Krystalina xoxo

[@ryanthenascarguy4871]

Toby Keith is smiling down on you, Jason! He's watching you from heaven.

[@katygurl02]

What a neat and heartfelt, touching tribute to Toby Keith. Jason, you really knocked that one out of the park. Judging by just Toby's family's reaction, it was perfect!

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

What added great beauty to this tribute is the way the violins came in right when the pic. Of him and Trisha then him and his whole family came up on the screen ❤❤❤

[@bf4744]

It was very special

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

Jason what a beautiful tribute to toby im sure hes looking down on you with that great big beautiful smile of his

[@karonnemetz7376]

Thank you Jason Aldean for honoring Toby Keith & his Family. Toby's wife even made a statement of how honored she was.❤ For the haters: Jason wasn't trying to sound like Toby, that's not what tributes are about.

[@chuckfinley4757]

He could have at least sung the correct lyrics though.

[@barryware7497]

Right.. Most of us know that.

[@elsag365]

You know Toby had to be smiling...❤.

[@dianehail1150]

You were so right Edmond! This performance was love of heart with overflowing respect. A genius presentation in front of millions of people all over the world who are still grieving a world of hurt. A presentation I know pleased his family and Toby too❤️‍🩹

[@misskittyny]

It was A Beautiful Tribute to Toby 🇺🇸❤️✝️❤️🤠🕊️❤️ Jason Aldean’s version with Violins & the pictures of Toby & his Family had Me in tears, Very Beautiful Rendition ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ He’s Very Much Loved & Missed ❤️🤠🕊️❤️

[@pamelaadams633]

This performance was awesome. Loved Toby Keith

[@fresnokidsr]

I have but Love for this. Thank you Jason for performing that song the way that you did. To me it was Perfect.

[@marknentl67]

I think it’s great that other artist are singing Toby Keith songs to honor him from the heart. I wish we all would do things from the heart instead of beating each other up..Toby Keith was an honorable man with dignity, honesty integrity . that’s what Toby Keith would want to become strong together.

[@barryware7497]

Well said

[@user-xi8wc6tn5f]

Rest in peace Toby. Much love and strength to y'all's family. Mr. Keith was part of my childhood. He helped reach out to and raise a bunch of us wild ass kids through some speakers.

[@JesusPerez-ux9zw]

God bless Toby Keith 😢🙏🙏🫶🫶

[@mikeconnell6307]

I loved to hear Toby Keith singing, he kept it real. He did a great job at Trump's inauguration, he was a true patriot. I'm glad that they chose Jason Aldean to do this tribute. Aldean is my favorite singer. It would have been great if they did something together before he passed. That would have been awesome also. R.I.P.

[@janethompson2305]

Toby & Jason did sing together live on stage. Toby was on stage at one of Jason's live concerts while Jason was traveling... search for it on YT, it's Gr8

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

The worst president, last place. A rapist, con man, fraudster, with two indictments which are on state charges (one in New York and one in Georgia) and two indictments (as well as one superseding indictment) are on federal charges (one in Florida and one in the District of Columbia). These indictments amount to a total of 88 felony charges. From the worst president to defendent, to inmate. ⛓️⛓️🛏⛓️⛓️

[@cmr58]

Yes we do...We love you Toby!!!

[@jamesmunster8312]

Toby Keith was a big part of my life! His music was amazing, bbq's, partys, camping trips, first love slow dances❤️ he covered everything, love, comedy, country values, bar room brawls, military,.he gave every single person smiles, laughter, tears. Never missed anyone! I am totally heartbroken he passed.on, But I have all of his music to keep his memory alive😊 Thank you for so many years of greatness to the great state of Maine and beyond! May god bless your soul and your family, I love you all as my own family, because I always had him playing on my radios, truck, boat, Ice shanty, earbuds cutting firewood, I could keep going on, but the tears are.slowing me.down😢 I love you always and forever ❤️ thank you for everthing! God bless... James Munster, keep playing! I look forward to meeting you someday and hear you play🤗🤗

[@officeboy89]

It’s not just about Jason’s voice but we can appreciate that beautiful acoustic performance

[@markmaurer1271]

There will never be another talent like Toby, his songs will live on forever

[@veraskene2226]

You did Toby proud 😢that was great I know he was looking down watching you 😢he was a true cowboy

[@tealblair2712]

No he didn't jason did it beautifully, plus I'm friends with a few of tobys band members and I know for a fact they approved and Big dog daddy approved , plus the family asked jason to do this bc him and toby were good friends , they all approved so that's what matters and I'm pretty sure toby was there in spirit and smiling with that beautiful grin of his and going thank u jason .. it was so good to see Tricia and my heart felt for her and the family...

[@cliff4695]

Not every day I run across another Blair. How the hell are ya? 😂

[@barryware7497]

Well said

[@HoracioSeguel]

It's very difficult to cope with and we to be able to understand, because these things happen, I loved Toby Keith's songs and humor... I'm so sorry..."We are born to die and we die to live"!! He is with Christ, our Lord!! God bless you now!!🎻🎶

[@fayskidmore2714]

Nice tribute.. wish he would have sang more of his songs... R.I.P. Toby. miss you 😢😢

[@dawnlobaugh4299]

He truly honored a legend he's up there with the greatest oh heaven must have a heck of good choir R.I.P Toby

[@vmchase03]

God bless you Jason must’ve been heart wrenching trying get those words out salute your best the big dog daddy….i miss him to one of my favourites and a true troubadour

[@MsContessa1974]

My first CD from my grandpa when he bought me my first CD player back in the 90's was Toby Keith's first album. RIP Toby. This 49 year old literally grew up with your music as the soundtrack of my life. Great tribute. One of a kind.

[@wondahamilton6915]

Beautiful and emotional tribute by Jason. You can sense the love and respect shown to Toby and his family.

[@kategates1071]

This was absolutely perfect.

[@davidstrickland-vy2ep]

You Did Good On The Tribute Jason ALdean Too Toby Keith !!!!!!.

[@ulesstidam2239]

Beautifuly sung by Jason Aldean😊 RIP Toby (Big Dog) Keith 🙏

[@thomasgassert7673]

Way to go Jason Aldean...Good sound to it...

[@billyrhodes5091]

Tons of ❤ from the country music industry,others toward a legend

[@daniealanieto2795]

Good job Jason! Now take heart to Toby's example. LOVED this country, warts and all. Respected our military. Is a legend among Sooner faithful. Was still the same small town Oklahoma boy wherever he went and had the biggest heart for people. RIP Toby. Boomer!

[@bmswamper]

Great tribute!! RIP TOBY 🤟🇺🇲

[@N852FB]

Idk how anyone could watch this and not tear up

[@cheredupree8772]

Jason sang it word by word and note by note. What a great tribute to Toby Keith ❤

[@eloisetankersley2845]

You did amazing Jason proud of you young man

[@elizabethdobson7153]

Nice tribute to Toby Keith ❤❤❤ One of the best country artists!!!!

[@TeressaCooper-nq4kw]

Yes honey he did a awesome job and Toby would have been proud of jason aldean honey ❤❤❤❤

[@Iceman-ty2mf]

Outstanding tribute. Thanks Jason . Thank you Toby may God bless you and welcome you home.

[@jennifernordhoff6478]

Jason Aldean this was awesome!!!!

[@karenbaillie7946]

Such an amazing tribute ❤️....sooo heart felt ...Jason Aldean did a great job...Toby would have been moved to tears as the rest of us...

[@deborahginn8720]

I kept thinking about him showing up in October at your concert in OK. It was the last time I saw him sing this song. You more than did it justice. It is exactly what he would have wanted. Great tribute to your friend. ❤

[@robinlambert8470]

That is the best performance & tribute to Toby Keith I've seen yet 👏

[@JohnnyOFarrell]

I am balling my eyes out!!!!! Fu%king beautiful Jason ❤❤❤❤

[@j.w.cou8125]

JA you took it over the top again , Great job . Toby & you are Awesome ,All America

[@user-qb9fp7gu4q]

R.I.P. Toby Keith. You are truly missed.

[@Stacia1975]

Beautiful rendition of this song ... ❤💔❤

[@suzannebroadhead1321]

He did a wonderful job of singing Tony's song Should of been a Cowboy 🤠❤

[@judyhudlow6945]

Great Job Jason Aldean❤

[@sixty7ford]

I should have been a cowboy too 🤠 RIP Toby

[@andreawhittington8080]

Jason Aldean did a GREAT JOB AND TRIBUTE TO TOBY!!! ❤❤❤

[@neldahawks8396]

So beautiful ❤️❤️ rip Toby Keith

[@Firfahksakes]

Loved him so much…fly high buddy❤❤❤❤

[@franciscojceballos4829]

Thanks Jason for singing that song specifically in Dallas ft worth

[@danielfuller4129]

Best song he’s done, and I like a number of his songs, like asphalt cowboy, the truth. This is really nice actually.

[@williamvictory3180]

It was slow down a tad because you still hear the upbeat of the lyrics. Regardless, this is a fitting tribute cover to a modern artist that will be sorely missed.

[@jamiekelo]

Well done Cowboy!🐎🤠🎶🎼🎶🧬🤠🐎

[@rosarycasiello167]

Beautifully done. Toby is smiling from heaven. And I'm still tearing up.

[@user-nq9eg4bn7d]

High tribute to Toby

[@dianemitchell4387]

Just amazing 🥲 Jason Andean ❤ 💙💙💕💕🤗🤗

[@kyrahaney2690]

This is a tribute version. Should be slower and with reverance. Jason Aldean did it amazingly like it should be.

[@user-qi8ns1fo5d]

Awesome 👌 Toby had some great songs like I love this bar, red white n blue n beer for horses.

[@mikevictor3698]

Well done Jason 🙌

[@Firfahksakes]

Great job Jason❤❤❤❤

[@santinawood5090]

Total RESPECT ❤

[@Deang-lh3obkong]

Rest easy toby keith

[@charlenelosey2177]

Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@jennifercaluza856]

I loved it thank you Jason.