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?

[@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

[@stephanieberry3292]

Jason did an awesome job, Toby would have been proud

[@carriemuehlberger8035]

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

[@BarbieCope]

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

[@beverlycannon2798]

Jason sang this tribute from his heart

[@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.

[@rosejune1995-r7t]

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

[@codreaming9304]

Seeing his family there opened up the flood gates 😢

[@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

[@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.

[@laurenbiernacki3766]

What an amazing tribute to Toby. He did great! ❤️

[@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!

[@gracetanski4082]

Jason Aldean perfect tribute to Toby Keith. Love it.

[@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. 😢

[@maryjones8770]

Very respectful tribute. Well done! Rest easy Toby.

[@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. ⛓️⛓️🛏⛓️⛓️

[@officeboy89]

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

[@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

[@tealblair2712]

​@cliff4695 I'm Good thank you and a small world

[@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.

[@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 ❤️🤠🕊️❤️

[@VincentCiabattari]

What a touching tribute to Toby Keith Jason Aldean did a great job with that performance i’m sure Looking down from heaven Toby Keith loved that performance toby Keith was not only patriotic but also a country music legend gone too soon. So sorry for his family’s loss. May Toby Keith rest in peace.

[@jacquelinekoenig850]

THIS was a tribute. Moved me to tears and I wasn’t expecting that from Jason Aldean but I was pleasantly surprised. The violins moved me and even the Ford symbol behind them was reminiscent of Toby. I appreciate this. ❤️

[@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 🧡

[@bluemoonjt]

His name is spelled: TOBY !!! A friend would know that...!!!

[@brendayork5075]

@bluemoonjt Auto correct doesn't work half the time and believe me I know how to spell Tobie because my daughter was named after MY FRIEND!!! YOU DON'T KNOW ME BUT TOBY DID AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!!!!

[@brendayork5075]

@bluemoonjt Whats his last name?? Covel now you don't have to Google it. Jealous are you???

[@cmr58]

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

[@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.

[@jesset061084]

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

[@mitchmcconnell3343]

Thanks Jason for this tribute. Toby left us way too early.

[@markdarkj]

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

[@marionricciardelli6354]

Best rendition yet. Tears for his family

[@nickwomack6979]

I’m glad I actually got to see Toby Keith live one time before he died it was actually before his cancer diagnosis way before

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

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

[@Top_Country_Songs888]

"Even though life may not bring us together, from the bottom of my heart, I hope you will receive all the best and luckiest things in this life."

[@jameslozano1950]

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

[@kenbarnett8532]

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

[@scottogo-m8r]

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

[@Adam-b8n6l]

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.

[@susanmendoza2041]

Such a excellent tribute to toby Jason u r so great!

[@aaronwilson5978]

Country music is in good hands but toby will never be replaced

[@veraskene2226]

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

[@carlT1986]

A fine tribute to a stellar talent. I met Toby in Nashville in the early 90s. Toby was a what i hoped he would be - I loved his music and I wanted to like him. I sensed then that he was a good man. May God Bless him and his family and his friends and friends he didn’t know he had - including me.

[@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❤️‍🩹

[@johnsample9640]

My fav toby song, and damn son, you did him proud. thank you.

[@pamelaadams633]

This performance was awesome. Loved Toby Keith

[@serenityrose7856]

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

[@beauepperson2641]

Man I love this version. Jason did a great job.

[@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.

[@ryanthenascarguy4871]

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

[@junebug6011]

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

[@jeffkottwitz1170]

Respect to one of the greatest, by another great..... luv ya both!!!

[@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!

[@davidstrickland-vy2ep]

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

[@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

[@kategates1071]

This was absolutely perfect.

[@elizabethdobson7153]

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

[@TeresaMom1]

Beautiful Tribute.

[@dillonberry6799]

Toby saw it from heaven, he held a beer 🍺 up and said " Kick Ass Jason!" RIP Toby. Love you brother!! Country music will never be the same.

[@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 🇺🇲🎶😢

[@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

[@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

[@JohnnyOFarrell]

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

[@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🤗🤗

[@elsag365]

You know Toby had to be smiling...❤.

[@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!!🎻🎶

[@sharonkriskovich5911]

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

[@fayskidmore2714]

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

[@davidpamintuan]

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

[@bmswamper]

Great tribute!! RIP TOBY 🤟🇺🇲

[@N852FB]

Idk how anyone could watch this and not tear up

[@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

[@SandraBlanton-vn3mh]

Jason did Toby proud. The loss of Toby was heart breaking. Jason is one of a kind also. Great patriot and not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. Great family man.

[@yourboyskillz]

this version was perfect.. Jason and his boys did a awesome job.. on repeat on my youtube feed and I almost listen to it every day..

[@markmaurer1271]

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

[@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!

[@billyrhodes5091]

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

[@JesusPerez-ux9zw]

God bless Toby Keith 😢🙏🙏🫶🫶

[@eloisetankersley2845]

You did amazing Jason proud of you young man

[@cheredupree8772]

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

[@thomasgassert7673]

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

[@USA_202]

Aldean needs to add this into his tour 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@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

[@tracyboles107]

❤Jason Alden’s Tribute to Toby was an amazing job❤

[@williamsmith8790]

Good cover. My favorite Toby Keith song to this day.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

This was so beautiful, acoustically and with strings. Toby would be proud. RIP, Toby Keith. You fought the good fight.❤

[@BarbieCope]

I agree, not flashy, just respectful. Miss you Toby. Thank you Jason for wonderful tribute.

[@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.

[@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...

[@DebbieBerrey]

Jason u made toby proud love u😂❤❤❤❤❤❤debbie

[@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. ❤

[@jasonwebster8027]

Awesome, respectful rendition

[@beckymccreary592]

A beautiful tribute to a wonderful patriotic artist.

[@jimmyhale736]

Bad ass that’s what we need a strong America! Strong people! People that loves there country! That loves the red white an blue! God bless America! An Americans!

[@jennifernordhoff6478]

Jason Aldean this was awesome!!!!

[@Firfahksakes]

I listen to this over and over❤❤❤ tear up every time 😢

[@WebbOfCuriosities]

I remember seeing Jason Aldean open for Toby

[@Iceman-ty2mf]

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

[@notyourkittyvictoria1855]

Absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful tribute, the violins really brought the weight of the performance to it's full purpose. 😢 Bless your heart for this.

[@judyhudlow6945]

Great Job Jason Aldean❤

[@billiegodwin8336]

Jason did a great job singing Tobbys song he did a good job singing it

[@karenbaillie7946]

My god i love this song 🎵 😭 😍 and the perfect man to do the tribute ❤️ for the amazing Toby one in a million singer god broke the mold with Toby...Rip Toby...