Rapper First Time reaction to Toby Keith - Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)

[@christophermaness9832]

If memory serves, he wrote it hours 9/11. Also a tribute to his dad. Alan Jackson too with his "where were you when the world stopped turning"

[@RosemaryScorpio]

Darryl Worley also wrote "Have You Forgotten". It took like a year and a half to publish, but the subject matter is so important.

[@christophermaness9832]

@@RosemaryScorpio that is true

[@RinLaughly]

I actually don’t think TK wrote this song. I think Scott Reeves wrote it. I may have the wrong song.

[@HavocHounds1988]

Yes, this was written shortly after 9/11, I don't know how soon but it wasn't really long before I saw it air. I remember seeing this play on CMT before I joined the Army which I joined in 2006.

[@christophermaness9832]

@HavocHounds1988 thanks for your service

[@Kelly-oe8zu]

Just so you know this was released in 2001 when the attacks on america happened. And it was a tribute his dad who died the same year

[@michaelchapman9955]

How can you not have tears in your eyes? 26 year USN vet.

[@deemecklin4864]

I heard this song from a FOB in Afghanistan. My son was over there and called me when Toby started singing this and held his phone up until the end of the song.

[@LS-mp7co]

Thank you for your service!

[@Devildog1979]

People forget, our oath is to the constitution and the PEOPLE, not the corrupt government!!!!! Stay American!!! Semper fi!!!!

[@suewilliamson8155]

Amen to that

[@lindanewman4121]

and all these years since I took that oath (1977) no one has yet relieved me of that oath, I am still serving my country in my own way (Commander of my American Legion Post and part of my local Republican Central Committee)

[@Devildog1979]

@@DonaldWheelis-xb1lu absolutely brother, Semper Fi!!!

[@DonaldWheelis-xb1lu]

In the military we are all the same. Embrace the suck and get it on. My oath is still valid with over thirty years and 7 tours!

[@donnabatroff1674]

Sempre Fi

[@pattymckitrick7436]

"I'd rather die on my feet, than to live on my knees". A quote that i wholeheartedly believe in.

[@jessierodriguez7168]

George Washington quote ..

[@nicolefagala3270]

Fact!​@@jessierodriguez7168

[@teresahelms1709]

Amen!!

[@sherilcarey7100]

Me too!

[@hersypie]

That's what this was. Everyone was pissed and this was fucking gold.

[@ahsmart]

My Dad died in 2001 before 9/11. So glad he did not see the attacks. But his life encompassed WWI, the Great Depression, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the first Gulf War. He was not a soldier, but he was a patriot. He would have loved this song.

[@I_give_up_already]

American Soldier is a great song by Toby as well.

[@pamelaspurlin640]

He called this the angry American because of what happened on 911. He was pissed and he’s a true patriot. God bless Toby Keith❤❤❤❤

[@sunshinenday3439]

To be specific he wrote this song to perform for the troops who first deployed 911

[@Taylexwow]

@@sunshinenday3439 yeah it wasn't actually intended to be a single, a general convinced him to release it.

[@sunshinenday3439]

@@Taylexwow that's amazing. I didn't know that

[@tonyag69]

RIP Toby Keith you will be greatly missed. I saw him sing this the July 4th after 9-11. There wasn't a dry eye in the stadium.

[@sunshinenday3439]

@@Middlebrat_me Aww I didn't know that.

[@karletawheat1005]

I served with US army in Afghanistan in 2004, this song brings me chills and to tears because of the memories. Sorry but this war was necessaty.

[@ekramer2478]

Thank you for your service and I agree. Lost a good friend on 9-11.

[@sarawright4550]

Same. And I served during that time. We played this when we were in Iraq. US Army!!

[@RosemaryScorpio]

Thank you for every you sacrificed to serve America. Your service is so deeply appreciated.

[@JustMe-dz2tg]

Thanks for your service I greatly appreciate you & your family that all had to sacrifice for our country. Freedom don’t come free. All Soldiers & Veterans are my heroes not singers and movie stars but the real ones with boots on the ground!!!

[@jennyphillips4396]

Thank you for your service!

[@tartsonawire]

Don't EVER apologize for standing up for our country. She's imperfect, but she's beautiful, and she's OURS.

[@bonniemorrow283]

As Toby Keith said, Never apologize for being patriotic

[@rollanrand]

Toby Keith went overseas 130 times and sang for our troops serving....RIP Toby.......

[@Victoria_Randolph]

Without payment! On his own dime & time!!! 💞🫡🇺🇲🫡🇺🇲💞

[@erinstanger416]

One of the times Toby went to perform in Iraq my brother’s troops were his guards to protect him.

[@DepAcornMagdump]

Tragic loss of a Great American Patriot.

[@barbjhix]

Toby was an original badass with the voice like an angel. I was a young adult I hated country music until I heard Toby sing. The song was "I wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then". The song spoke to me on so many different levels and became an anthem for my life. Still haven't stopped crying for Toby

[@barbjhix]

​@@erinstanger416that would have been so cool to be Toby's guards. Especially since now he's gone

[@Bijou2013]

Toby wrote this in one day as a reaction to 911. He took a lot of heat for the lyrics!

[@lorifalconer411]

The people who gave Toby heat deserve the "boot in their ass." Not only should they not mess with the "US of A" but the US allies for whom the USA suited up for many times!

[@WonderingWildWanderingRose]

I remember our radio stations censoring/bleeping out the "ass" back then, lol

[@agreylady]

It was Toby's version of "Try that in a Small Town" 🎉

[@Abramsexton]

@@WonderingWildWanderingRosethey should censor it

[@KathyAnne28]

Some of the stations didn't wanna play it - until they had WAY too many calling in and boycotting over it. 😊

[@lauripettit1879]

The STATUE OF LIBERTY 🗽 SHAKING HER FIST! POWERFUL!!!!!!

[@ThisIsMyLife7399]

The day we lost Toby Keith is a day we lost a TRUE American Patriot and beautiful soul. . . RIP Toby Keith ❤❤❤❤❤

[@__tonks__aba9398]

Amen RIP Toby🙏🏻

[@KimberlyGray-s5o]

Yes so heartbreaking

[@HSCWU30]

Hearing this song in the time/context in which it came out (2002)...we all felt it. We were still stung by the events of 9-11. We needed a rallying anthem and Toby delivered. Allen Jackson's "Where were you when the world stopped turning" helped us heal as well.

[@willwade1101]

Tobys' daughter said the one thing her dad instilled in her was to never be ashamed of being patriotic.

[@lukehelleksen68]

I heard this song performed live in the middle east with a few hundred or thousand service men and women, not long after 9/11. The feeling of all those members singing "we'll put a boot in your ass it's the American way" still sends chills down my spine.

[@LadyGator1983]

Amen!!! Listening to Toby sing this song never gets old!!!

[@412saint]

Makes me proud as a 48 year old witnessing all these woke jokes

[@rhondahandley9595]

Thank you for your service sir!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@connieterrell9516]

Thank you and your family for your service!

[@richardkincaid1368]

Thank you for your service! You are appreciated very much!

[@aimeekeel]

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 love it. If anything else, remember that people lots of brave people over the years have served this country.

[@hopekleedorfer8625]

Toby Keith was one of the biggest patriots of country music. He's iconic! Country music lost a legend when he he passed. GOD BLESS!

[@Shannon184]

Toby passed away on February 5!! He had stomach cancer! He wrote this song because of the 9/11 attacks!! Toby toured all around the world to perform for our American Troops!! God Bless you Toby!! We all miss you!! The only Big Dog Daddy!!!!!♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸!!!

[@SirWigglesALot]

It was a sad day to hear of his passing.

[@darlene9084]

Rest in Paradise Toby!

[@mazatlanangel]

I'm crying right now! I miss him! Miss you Big Dog Daddy! 🥹🇺🇸❤

[@angelaw4186]

Overnight Toby Keith passed away from stomach cancer. That man is a true patriot and this song as well as his other patriotic songs still chill me! I’m an Army Wife and I’ve listened to him since he came out! He’s awesome. Hopefully his family and loved ones find peace in his peace now.

[@Beekindalways-oj2cl]

A true loss🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Meetuatthe_graveyard]

I'm 13 I cried when I fought out he passed away I had no idea he had stomach cancer 😭 I love this song and should of been a cowboy

[@monkeething]

Such a loss. 😢😢😢😢

[@devinmiller9675]

Thank you for your service Ma'am, God bless you and your family.

[@pfcampos7041]

OMG he was a great humble man! Gob bless him may her rest in peace. 😢🙏💓

[@melissasmith1719]

Mr. Keith spoke what we felt as Americans on September 11

[@anessalyn1035]

Toby wrote this in late 2001. It was inspired by his dad's death in March 2001, and the 911 attacks in September 2001. Absolutely terrific song, and I loved your reaction

[@carolgarcia6180]

Separating the American flag from the government- Excellent comment

[@GmaZZ4]

He died a patriot. I believe one of his last words was don't apologize for being a patriot.

[@DrakeDawg63]

"Never apologize for being patriotic. Fuck 'em!" That was Toby's closing after the song at every concert.

[@play4u67]

I agree 100% here with you and with @GmaZZ4 , that was our Toby all the way and that man represented me as well as the rest of our patriotic nation . RIP Toby, you will forever be our nations Patriotic leader @@DrakeDawg63

[@amyfisher7759]

First time I ever seen Toby Keith in concert he sang for the public for the first time a song that him and his band wrote called. I'll never smoke weed with Willie again. That is an awesome song

[@play4u67]

That song is hilarious 😂, I about cracked a rib laughing so hard when I heard it for the first time. But yeah I completely agree with you, it is an awesome song!! @@amyfisher7759

[@ALLarson-k1k]

"disassociation with the American flag and the American government" You nailed it. Toby Keith was a true patriot. RIP.

[@timlloyd1454]

I actually requested this song on your channel before but im disabled and CAN'T afford to pay for a reaction so im happy your doing this one and i thank whoever donated to hear it🙏🙏👍👍

[@janicekelly6667]

9..11

[@janicekelly6667]

I'm not sure the flag represents government at least not the present .... stuff

[@l.l4456]

Thank you for your service! Respect!

[@timlloyd1454]

@I.I4456i DIDN'T claim tobh

[@timlloyd1454]

I DIDN'T claim to have served i tried to join the Navy but was found medically unfit to serve truly a low point but i did do hard heavy labor that's why my body is broken down now i CAN'T work simply surviving on Foodstamps until i can get my disability approved but its been nearly 4 years simply existing so yes im a survivor but its getting harder if i DIDN'T have family helping me id be out in the snow

[@bethhutto9800]

This song was released in 2002. Written by Toby Keith and yes it was about the American response to 911. And we should all pray for him as he battles our enemy cancer. I know I do.

[@lenawright1857]

Amen! 100,%

[@Beth-ou3wj]

Agree❤

[@MrsABC7997]

Thank you, I was coming here to say this!

[@angelaw4186]

Sadly he just passed away overnight. This man is a TRUE Patriot! He will be hugely missed by his fans, friends, and most importantly his FAMILY!!! It was in response to 9/11

[@corinnaburtchell3409]

RIP Tody ❤️🤍💙

[@amypeth6260]

Toby's father was a soilder. Toby always said NEVER BE SORRY FOR BEING PATRIOTIC!! He went and did free concerts for the military in the field. It was about 911

[@brandonchandler9032]

This song did come out around 9/11. This was a song that he sung for troops overseas. It wasn't initially intended to be released to the public in an album. A marine general, after he sang and told him that was the best battle cry song he'd ever heard and he should release that on cd for the public. Toby said if that's what you want, sir, I'll do it.

[@jayblue8391]

I didn’t know that back story to the song it has always been on of my favorites. By Toby Keith.

[@jacquelinejohnson9447]

Wow. I had no idea. What a wonderful story for a wonderful song and a great performer. Thank you very much. Rest in peace, Toby Keith.

[@THEFAITHFULPALADIN]

Yep!! It was released in 2002!

[@brandonchandler9032]

​@Middlebrat_me People have looked it up. Apparently that's what happened. How do you know that that isn't what happened? I'm and always have been a fan of his music. You're not the only one who really liked him and his music. You speak as if how dare we disrespect him like you're a God or somehow going to discipline us otherwise. Don't you disrespect me or anyone in the demeanor that you responded. I can have a conversation or would openly listen to what you have to say but don't come across like that. Nobody will tread lightly for you. Like I said though that's what apparently happened with the song coming about. Whether that happened or not that's just what's out there on it. It makes perfect sense. Unless you can somehow prove that that didn't happen that's what happened. Toby was a unique country artist and did things differently so it wouldn't suprise me if it did happen this way.

[@brandonchandler9032]

​@@Middlebrat_me No I don't have a problem with truth or someone knowing about something. You do like most you resort to shaming as a defensive mechanism. No I'm not sensitive I'm a man before I'm anything else though and won't be spoken to like that or in a condescending way. I could care less if you're right or not if you know something I'm open to it it's not about being right or wrong it's about the way you deliver it. You can say whatever you want and I'll be open to talking but just be tactful and respectful towards me and I'll do the same to you. I've been to his concerts too. He is a legend and I like what he stood for and how he stood up for the country. Nobody is disrespecting him I'm with you on that he was a great and he's a one of a kind. He will be missed. It's still kinda hard to believe he's gone. I listen to his music a lot.

[@claudiaporter4269]

Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood will always be in the HEART OF EVERYONE THAT LOVES OUR WONDERFUL COUNTRY.

[@krystasabot5553]

Toby Keith was a true patriot. Not only did he perform over 100 times, on his own dime, for our deployed service members, he was one of only a handful of people who would fly out to our remote FOB’s, in the most dangerous areas, to perform for our troops there. Just him and his guitar, outside the wire, because to him, those troops deserved his time and attention, regardless of the risk. RIP Toby Keith❤️💔

[@kimp5624]

THANK YOU for correctly calling America a "Constitutional Republic". It's a distiction that most people miss. My father retired from the Navy after 20 years and my brother served on a nuclear submarine for 8. Hats off to all who made the sacrifice to serve.

[@phoenix27blaze23]

She needs to be restored to the constitutional republic she was meant to be. Definitely not the shxt show we've had since 2001.

[@fletchbundy]

Democrats miss. Not most people. Just them.

[@fletchbundy]

Even before. We've been quasi-socialist since The New Deal but they really ramped it up in the late 80s/90s.

[@martintimberlake2243]

🫡 DITTO 🫡

[@bigploppa154]

@@fletchbundythank you, as a 21 year old, it is incredibly frustrating how my generation views FDR as some sort of saint. i try telling folks the man was a power hungry warmonger but nobody wants to hear it

[@Minekeepout]

Toby Keith passed today. R I P. I'm also a military brat and my family has served for 5 generations so far. I want this country to come back together.

[@Kirrand]

As a Retired Marine, I love this man for everything he did for us Veterans and active duty. As a man in his 50s fighting cancer now... there are no words to express how I truly feel about his loss. This song and a few others of his have all been anthems of sorts for me at different points in my life. This song and this performance carries meaning and helps me keep fighting.

[@TexArizocan]

​@@KirrandOorah, once a Marine, always a Marine. I pray you beat the cancer you're fighting. Toby Keith was a patriot

[@debidaigle7921]

My son was stationed in Vermont and he and a fellow Airman went to Keith’s concert. They were invited on stage during this song. My son has always been patriotic, but being on stage to see the actual response from the crowd, is something he will never forget. And tell your dad Thank You for his service!

[@robertswopes1047]

This was basically Toby Keiths response to 9/11 i was a Marine for 12 years and i totally agree with him

[@CaptainFrost32]

Thank you for your service. I remember that he had written the song and had been performing it for the troops alone and gave serious thought into not recording it. He changed his mind after he talked to the Marine Corps Commandant and was told that the country and the Corps needed him to record and release the song.

[@Denise-pn1tj]

Sadly Toby Keith passed away last night February 5th,2024. The world is a darker place with his passing. He was a true patriot. He will be sorely missed. I hope y’all see this and if you would give him a shout out it would be appreciated. Toby Keith did so much for our military forces. God bless y’all Much love 💕 Denise💞

[@bettyherron3992]

Toby will always be so dearly missed one of the Greatest!

[@karenlackner192]

RIP Toby! This man is not short of a true LEGEND !!!

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

Wasn't really into country, but a friend had an extra ticket to Toby Keith, so I went. He put on a hell of a show. I was very impressed. Also, I'm an Army veteran (who never saw combat in 1991-1993) and I get choked up over patriotism. I don't understand people's mentality these days of hating your own country. 🤷‍♀️ Then move.

[@cindylawrence1200]

Amen!

[@melissaharris5265]

Thank you for your service 🙏 🇺🇸 🫡

[@memyselfi7292]

Thank you for your service. And the currently the hatred for America by Americans was engineered. You should look up an interview with Yuri Bezmenoff. He was former KGB. He faked his own death and defected to Canada.

[@susandale5767]

I'm an Army Brat. My dad served 20 years and fought in the Korean War. Thank you so much for your service!!!! ✌️❤️

[@shaundagaffney8335]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@LynnLouthen]

My father, a Marine fought at Iwo Jima in WWII. The one thing that struck me was the absolute appreciation for all men who fought for America. My father’s job was SAVED for him. He got to return to it when he got home. He worked for Delco Remey for 47 years.

[@LadyGator1983]

Unfortunately, Toby Keith is battling stomach cancer. I’ve loved him from when he first came out!!!

[@mikeyd5969]

It hard to see him looking so frail today compared to what he used to look like. But he’s battling his ass off .

[@LadyGator1983]

@@mikeyd5969 He most certainly is fighting!!!

[@ericzeichert511]

Grace, dignity, and fights like hell. That is America...

[@lindamorrison9755]

PRAYERS FOR TOBY.

[@JeffTiberend]

It’s good to see him again. Prayers for him and his family.

[@ThePiccoloRocks]

Toby Keith was one of the limited amount of celebrities who went in the dangerous places to support our troops. He was truly a patriot and supporter of the U.S. RIP Toby Keith. You are missed. 😢💔🙏🏻

[@bonitasmith8880]

My daddy was in WW2. He was in the Navy in the special unit, SeaBees. When 9/11 happened, he WANTED to go back in to serve...he was 73. He passed away the next year. He taught me to respect our flag and our way of life.

[@christigoddard5564]

My grandfather was a SeaBee on the Aleutian Islands during WWII

[@melissaharris5265]

My dad served in the U.S. Air Force for 34 years. We’ve all heard the Air Force jokes, and they ARE funny if I’m being honest lol. My dad was shot at and was away from us for a lot of my childhood. Don’t let those jokes fool you. To this day I’m so proud of my Pops and I get choked up at how much I look up to him and all of our service men and women. Thank you so very much to you and your families for your sacrifices. They DO NOT go unnoticed. 🙏 🇺🇸 🫡 Edit: shame on our government for not taking good care of our veterans. It’s appalling!!!!

[@dercurt]

Boomer!!

[@melissaharris5265]

@@dercurt SOONER!! ⭕️🌙 🏈

[@seanmonetathchi1060]

@@dercurt Sooner! 💯

[@dedfishermen985]

I’m a former Marine, both parents Air Force, I never questioned their choice, and they never questioned mine, and we can joke back and forth all night 7 days a week

[@michellejackson6679]

I don't think any of our service members should ever be the butt of a joke... I'm proud that my Grandfather's served, my Uncle's served, my father-in-law served.. WWII, Vietnam, my Uncle Paul was the leader of the platoon that put up the Flag over Iwo Jima... I have had family in every branch except the Coast Guard... but I give them props too.. Thank you for your service. OOps .. forgot to say my daddy served also.. just not during wartime. But he did serve.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

I will remember Keith this way. I will grab a red solo cup, talk about ME, and remember his grin as he sang “ How do you like me now? Singing in your radio”. We love you Keith. Your work is done. Rest easy. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue is his best Anthem.

[@I_give_up_already]

I love An American Soldier as well

[@judyhollyfield3443]

The American flag belongs to each and everyone of us! It's our country flag and not the government flag!! Stand tall patriots and never apologize for loving our country🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Gary-e8h]

Done 3 tours in Nam and when I hear this song, I get chocked up for my fellow veterans even thou they receive the recognition we never got. God bless all that have served for this country and all that have given the ultimate sacrifice.

[@CivilizedWarrior]

Thanks for your service. My uncle was a Marine, Nam vet, 3/4 stationed around Quang Tri ‘67-‘68. He lost a lot of his buddies, and that war messed him up quite a bit, but thankfully, not as much as a lot of others. He never talked about it, he was claustrophobic, took a lot of showers, and self medicated with weed and alcohol, but compared to some of his friends, he made it out ok. He was one of the lucky ones, I guess, got home, found a job, raised a family, married 50 something years, and just passed away of natural causes last year at around 80 years old. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, all his buddies that I knew, and the ones I didn’t, and the rest of you guys who served there. You guys never got the respect you deserved. I know it doesn’t mean much, and it isn’t enough to convey the gratitude some of us feel for yall, but thank you for all you gave and sacrificed. Welcome home, brother. Live well.

[@Gary-e8h]

​@@CivilizedWarriorThank you. Was there first in 69, went back in 71 and 72. Was part of the last ground forces to leave. A lot of us felt like not getting on the plane because we had some good friends in the South Vietnam army and we felt we were deserting them. The whole war was a cluster f because politicians thought they knew more about how a war should be fought than the military. I am 75 now and it still bothers me at times that we had so many killed through the years and then we just walk away with no resolution. Again, thank you and God bless you and yours.

[@karenkemmerling7088]

Thank you for your service. Not all of us were happy with the way our vets were treated after Nam.

[@karend582]

God bless you - thank you for your service

[@deborahsanders6762]

Welcome home soldier. I’m glad you made it back. Thank you for your service.❤

[@YvonneMelvin]

The World of Country will never be the Same with out Toby Keith in this World. RIP Buddy. 🤠

[@JohnSvoboda-t6w]

Toby was so talented and a patriot. He came to Iraq during my deployment. Thank You Toby. ❤

[@EnthusiasticGarterSnake-pl7jd]

Thank you for your service

[@jackiejackman8664]

I loved what you said about separating the flag from government actions.

[@rayanderson5797]

Indeed. A nation is a people, not a government.

[@smilinwolfette1978]

God Bless Toby Keith. Wrote this during 9/11. Now he’s fighting for his life with cancer. Love Toby.

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

😢 rest in peace Toby. Sad to hear he past yesterday

[@KevinHarris-qu8cd]

My dad did 5 yrs in the Marine Corps, and 15 as a pilot in the Air Force. As old as I am, you burn my flag it will not go without consequences. Semper Fi.

[@BrandonWestfall]

Hell yeah, the most patriotic song EVER. If anyone outside of the US asks about patriotism I immediately send them this video. It's sad to say but the US has never been as united as we were after 9/11. There's so much hatred these days. The new generation will never understand what it was like living through this.

[@sarahdixon1943]

Exactly. The division and anger in our country is just sad.

[@jeffstorey9147]

This isn’t patriotism, it’s jingoism.

[@BrandonWestfall]

@@jeffstorey9147 By definition jingoism is in fact patriotism.

[@CivilizedWarrior]

@@jeffstorey9147 wanting to fight back against terrorists who attacked us during peacetime is not jingoism, it’s the correct response ALL Americans should have. It’s not warmongering if you didn’t start the war. Nice try tho, college boy. Why don’t you go to Afghanistan and take it up with them? Or is it only a problem if America starts a war?

[@jeffstorey9147]

@@BrandonWestfall I’m not interested in trying to educate the willfully ignorant. Google it.

[@chuckles486gaming8]

This song was released in 2002 and was an Anthem for 9/11 and the US response rip toby kieth god bless America

[@stacy.lapine27]

Army! Hooah! 17 yrs, disabled vet! Husband 36 yrs Air Force. He’s also disabled. We are a military family who served and love our country! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annehunt787]

Thank you and your family for your years of service to keep me and this country safe and secure. I sincerely appreciate it.

[@tammywooley2635]

Bless you all

[@joearp]

Thank YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@dercurt]

I used to bump into Toby when I lived in Norman, OK on the reg. I was in ROTC at OU AT the time and he always took a moment to talk to me. Man has so much respect for the uniform and scrafice. He's 100. Sad to see him now as he's going through cancer treatment and has lost 60lbs.

[@Michelle.Ann.23]

Go pokes! 🧡🖤🧡 🤭😉 I'm so proud of our Oklahoma country music legacy. It makes me so happy he's one of ours!

[@carolkinney1327]

I will NEVER get tired of listening to this song.

[@rainewaters6371]

Love this song! From a fellow military kid, thanks for playing this song. I'm a Marine Brat and so proud of it! My Dad, the 'Gunny,' served three years in the jungles of Vietnam. 👍🇺🇸

[@ga_patriot279]

Whatever is going on in our govt now aside, 9/11 was an insanely emotional time and this song still brings me to tears every time I hear it. Thank you for sharing that bit of your personal story. I completely resonate with the sentiment. Many of us as young adults get sucked into some pretty crazy beliefs about life in America. Having kids, paying bills and growing up tends to draw us back to the love for our Flag/Constitution that was instilled in childhood.

[@jawo8754]

The fact that this video popped up after finding out Toby has passed away is fortuitous. 😢 raising a “beer for my horses”.

[@tammyaustin-wz8kv]

One of Toby Keith's greatest songs. He passed away in April,he will always be a solider's number one fan.

[@pamb2734]

Toby Keith spent some time visiting and performing for our troops overseas over the years! Seeing the soldiers react to this song is awesome!

[@debbie5290]

Respect for your support!!!

[@JoyceRay-k9m]

The American rally cry. Wrote for his dad. R.I.P. Toby, miss you everyday and still listen to you everyday. Speakers blaring windows down. One of your cd's in my car right now. 911 I will never forget. No one should but I am a huge fan of the American Soldier.

[@os5634]

Toby Keith’s song Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue came out in 2002. It was considered Toby’s 9/11 anthem. He was expressing what our country was feeling. I saw him in concert at a military base in Hawaii when our son was stationed there. Toby was very patriotic and loved this country. He will truly be missed. RIP. God speed! 😢🇺🇸🙏

[@timlloyd1454]

He put this sing out right after the 9/11 attacks he was only going to play it for the troops until i high ranking officer asked him to put it out for the public its an american anthem and a battle cry to unite to defend our great country👍👍

[@PamelaMaass-bs1ec]

74year old Air Force brat, veteran, and wife here. Agree 100%. I tear up every time i hear the Star Spangled Banner, still.

[@anitaguess2986]

Same here!

[@ChibiPanda8888]

Same. I never served, nor do I have family that served, but i have coworkers who served in all branches. Even when i was young, I had a lot of respect for our troops and for America. I have even more respect for it now.

[@TexasMagnolia]

So Excited….Massive number of hits! Prayers as he battles cancer. Since your father’s a Veteran, Toby’s song “American Soldier” will hit you hard.

[@1packatak]

Yes that’s another amazing one!

[@FLArmyGuy]

Toby wrote this song right after 9/11. Evidently he wrote it in one sitting and really quickly. He said the words just poured out of him.

[@cathyorlowski1951]

This song came out right after 911. He was a very patriotic man. The part where he said his daddy served in the army and lost his right eye was true. He states this on many interviews.

[@CindyJoGorman-bt9ro]

A.F. Vet here, first time I heard this song, I got home from work, called the radio station and sat my kids down to listen to it!! Now you should watch his, American Soldier, another Patriotic Tear jerker! Loved your Reaction!

[@melissaharris5265]

From a child of an Air Force veteran, I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service and sacrifices to our county. You will never go unnoticed or under appreciated from me. I look up to you, and all the men and women who dedicated their lives for our freedom ❤️ 🇺🇸 🫡

[@jefryarocha87]

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[@CindyJoGorman-bt9ro]

@@melissaharris5265 Thank you! My son is in now Spec Ops, carrying on the family Tradition started in the American Revolution . . And from my Service I can thank you, as dependant families serve right alongside their Service Member and keep the home fires burning!

[@krisschobelock4973]

Toby is battling stomach cancer and really needs all our prayers to get him through this! Country music would not be the same without this awesome man!! Prayers my man!! We love you!!

[@guaty4788]

Rest in peace Toby

[@toddbates5359]

Toby was all over the Iraq area entertaining the troops! I was there , but never got to see him but appreciate him beyond words. Agree with it or not, he supported us all!

[@stephanycamp2442]

I was serving in the Army overseas in Kosovo when the Towers fell. I love and feel this song so hard ❤

[@karenkemmerling7088]

People from other countries have reacted to this and said..”Wow, this is so patriotic, I wish my country had a song like this.”

[@Serene80]

Another great song about 9/11 is Where We're You When The World Stopped Turning by Alan Jackson...

[@SusieOrSueOrSusan]

Yes me too and unfortunately it's always the Americans who have to have some negative comments. Why does he have to bring up the government on this video for example when he himself guessed it was to do with 9/11? The staging? Well i know my brother-in-law who died in tower one trying to save lives working for the FDNY on that day didn't think about any staging when he lost his life. Watching Americans today react to this just makes ME an angry American. RIP Toby Keith, you sir were a true patriot!

[@PsychoMantis308]

​​@@SusieOrSueOrSusanAbsolutely. I enlisted in the Army shortly after 9/11 and was part of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. I was part of the drop on March 24th 2003 on H-1 Air Base in the Anbar Province of Iraq. After witnessing what other countries deal with, i will never disrespect my flag or my country. God bless your brother-in-law, it takes a special person to run into hell like that Sua Sponte

[@derrickcarlson6609]

Also darrel worleys have you forgotten

[@Serene80]

@@derrickcarlson6609 Ooooo! Ironically, I forgot about that one... Thanks for the reminder.

[@Lsaldivar2023]

This is one reason why i cried when he passed away this year. A true American Patriot!!❤❤

[@jefryarocha87]

Finally! Let’s go America! Thanks for all those who served! 🇺🇸

[@kathieovercash8414]

You absolutely nailed it. This song is amazing.

[@reneejwaters]

Toby died last night. So glad so many people are appreciating his music. So sad today.

[@deb9869]

I was always a Toby Keith fan! But his Partriotic songs always hit straight to my heart! I loved his response as that is the way that I felt after 9/11. That and God Bless the USA from Greenwood. Whenever those songs played I’d ball out crying buckets!!! RIP Mr. Toby Keith! You will be certainly missed! Even growing up in Hawaii, I had a special place in my heart for the red, white and blue!!!

[@SethConnot]

RIP Toby, A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT! He was randomly on my mind last night, and I couldn’t sleep. I watched this reaction last night around 12:30. Having no idea that he passed. I came back to say this and to say RIP.

[@j.walker3498]

heard it a thousand times still makes me proud

[@NelsonMuntz1993]

Rest in Piece Toby Keith a true country icon. Rest high on that mountain Toby. We love you🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction...... Thank You to your Dad for Serving..... Toby Keith Recorded/Released this song in 2002..... Maybe it wasn't uploaded to that channel till 2008... Toby was one of the Performers that did the most USO Tours/Concerts for the Deployed Troops in theater..... I served 20+ years in the Marines and Coast Guard...... The Jokes are just a form of Sibling Rivalry..... We respect each other and have each others back....... Nice Disctinction/Explaination of "American Flag" and "American Govrnment".......

[@ronfuqua2117]

from one vet to another welcome home

[@CoastalNomad]

@@ronfuqua2117 Thank You..... Same Back to Ya.....

[@lovestocrochet3110]

This did come out after 9-11 and took a little heat for it as well. Which he should have NEVER had to take. He speaks the TRUTH in this song, IMO.

[@kdm71291]

Goosebumps….every time! RIP , patriot!

[@theresakenton995]

Im a military spouse, and this song i have known since it was released. It hits differently now and is proud of my country and my husband's family, who have fought for us since the beginning of the u.s. army. His family has fought in every one of our wars

[@royfrye2871]

Served 4 years in the Marine Corps 80-84. My dad, grandpa and many other family members served, some paid the ultimate price for America and I would go back today at 62 if My Country Wanted me! Thats how much I love my country. Wish the current government did

[@patriciaferguson9204]

Like you, I was also a child of the military. My father served USAF for +30 years in 3 wars. I will always be a proud daughter of a veteran.

[@melissaharris5265]

Same here!! From one child of a military vet to another, thank you and your father for your sacrifices. Y’all are appreciated so much ❤️ 🇺🇸 🫡

[@anacurry594]

American exceptionalism needs to be acknowledged and cultivated. I feel sorry for the people whom have been deprived of this feeling.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

This is your BEST reaction so far! You’re right too! I really loved this. We all grow up and eventually we “get it.” I’m proud of you, and and especially your family for the sacrifices they made, and their service. That includes all the moms too! I can’t imagine. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@catherinehodges2018]

Proud Air Force Brat here, too! The first thing I can remember my dad teaching me was how to make the Sign of the Cross. The second thing was how to salute!

[@mistyduncan8029]

He was a true patriot and country music legend who will be missed. Thank you for reacting to this song.

[@pameladevoss7351]

Thank you for reacting to this video. Toby is a true Ambassador for our American troops, the truest Patriot. Toby ended EVERY Concert by saying "NEVER APOLAGIZE FOR BEING PATRIOTIC, F*** THEM". Toby will be forever missed. Fly high with the Angel's Toby, Rest In Peace until you are once again reunited with your beloved wife. 🙏 ❤

[@Shetlandabbey]

Toby did 7 USO TOURS IN His CAREER. He recently passed from cancer and was dedicated to this country til the day he passed. As a marine who served in Iraq , you don’t get it unless you were there. Thank you Toby

[@DCKNUDTSON]

🔥🇺🇸🔥🇺🇸 Great song great reaction. Toby Keith has a lot of patriotic songs and some funny songs , like “Red Solo Cup” . He has also been battling stomach cancer for the last year and a half

[@montannaglaze9575]

This song was about 9/11 and wasn’t recorded or released for the public. Only for USO tours he did. He legit only sang it for our troops until someone told him this is what our country needs

[@robertharris2797]

This was released in 2002. I saw him perform it live in Plant City Fl that year...and when I tell you that place went WILD! Im so grateful to have been able to be part of it. The vibe was next to none! Thank you for reminding me of a beautiful moment.

[@pageribe2399]

It's still hard to believe he's gone. RIP Toby; you done good by all of us!