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alert-–-toby-keith’s-three-children-make-rare-red-carpet-appearance-ahead-of-emotional-tribute-to-late-country-crooner-at-2024-cmt-music-awards-in-austinAlert – Toby Keith’s three children make rare red carpet appearance ahead of emotional tribute to late country crooner at 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin

Toby Keith’s three children made their first public appearance together since their father passed away in February at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, which was more than two years after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. 

Upon arrival at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Krystal Keith, Shelley Covel Rowland and Stelen Keith Covel all lined up together for a series of snaps along the red carpet.

The late Red Solo Cup musician shared his kids with his wife Tricia Lucus, whom he was married to for nearly 40 years, all the way up until his death nearly two months ago.

Shelley, 43, looked lovely in a multi-colored sparkling dress with hints of green, purple, blue, red, and pink, along with a some black and white, and silver platform heels

The oldest of the trio was actually born to Tricia and later adopted by Keith after they got married in March 1984.

Toby Keith's three children: Krystal Keith, Shelley Covel Rowland and Stelen Keith Covel, attended a special tribute to their dad at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas

Toby Keith’s three children: Krystal Keith, Shelley Covel Rowland and Stelen Keith Covel, attended a special tribute to their dad at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas

The late Toby Keith was a mainstay in the country music scene after he released his debut single Should've Been A Cowboy in 1993; the crooner is pictured in 2004

The late Toby Keith was a mainstay in the country music scene after he released his debut single Should’ve Been A Cowboy in 1993; the crooner is pictured in 2004

Krystal, 38, who was the only sibling to take her father’s stage name, Keith, which was actually his real middle name, wore a long black dress with a holster-like design.

The Made In America singer’s only son, Stelen, 26, opted to go with a light gray suit with a white dress shirt, black shoes and dark sunglasses.

‘I think he’d be really excited,’ Stelen said on the red carpet as reported by Parade. ‘He’d made some amazing music throughout his career and it’s amazing that we get to see that come to fruition and see his due given.’

In the wake of Keith’s death, the CMTs decided to dedicate a special tribute to country star during the award show on Sunday, featuring a performance by Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar and members of Keith’s longtime band. 

Brooks & Dunn kicked things off with a rendition of Should’ve Been A Cowboy, which was Keith’s first number one hit back in 1993, according to Rolling Stone

Hagar followed with I Love This Bar, which turned out to be fitting after the former Van Halen rocker revealed how he and his friend Toby Keith ‘closed down’ his famous Cabo Wabo bar in Mexico several times over the years.

And lastly, Lukas Nelson and Riley Green were on hand to introduce Wilson, who proceeded to deliver a rendition of Keith’s 1999 anthem hit How Do You Like Me Now?! 

Former baseball great Roger Clemens also took part in the emotional tribute by appearing on stage at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

The crowd roared when the special tribute kicked off for Toby Keith

The crowd roared when the special tribute kicked off for Toby Keith

Brooks & Dunn kicked things off with a rendition of Should've Been A Cowboy, which was Keith's first number one hit back in 1993

Brooks & Dunn kicked things off with a rendition of Should’ve Been A Cowboy, which was Keith’s first number one hit back in 1993

Sammy Hagar followed with I Love This Bar, which turned out to be fitting after the former Van Halen rocker revealed how he and Keith used to close down' his famous Cabo Wabo bar in Mexico several times over the years

Sammy Hagar followed with I Love This Bar, which turned out to be fitting after the former Van Halen rocker revealed how he and Keith used to close down’ his famous Cabo Wabo bar in Mexico several times over the years

The three siblings were among the many people who got emotional during the performance

The three siblings were among the many people who got emotional during the performance

And lastly, Lukas Nelson and Riley Green were on hand to introduce Wilson, who proceeded to deliver a rendition of Keith's 1999 anthem hit How Do You Like Me Now?!

And lastly, Lukas Nelson and Riley Green were on hand to introduce Wilson, who proceeded to deliver a rendition of Keith’s 1999 anthem hit How Do You Like Me Now?!

Former baseball great Roger Clemens also took part in the emotional tribute

Former baseball great Roger Clemens also took part in the emotional tribute

At the end f the tribute everyone on stage and in the audience gave a 'cheers' with their red solo cups, in a nod of respect to Keith and his hit song

At the end f the tribute everyone on stage and in the audience gave a ‘cheers’ with their red solo cups, in a nod of respect to Keith and his hit song

Stelen, Shelley and Krystal also took part in the toast to to their father

Stelen, Shelley and Krystal also took part in the toast to to their father

Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62 in February, more than two years after being diagnosed with stomach cancer; he is pictured at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards this past September in Nashville, which was five months before his death

Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62 in February, more than two years after being diagnosed with stomach cancer; he is pictured at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards this past September in Nashville, which was five months before his death

During the performance Keith’s two daughters could be seen wiping the tears away from their eyes .

And then, in a fitting nod of respect, the entire crowd, including his three kids, gave a cheers to the man of the moment with their red solo cups.

Toby Keith received 30 CMT Music Award nominations during his illustrious career as a country music star, ultimately taking home seven of those trophies.

In addition to the CMTs special tribute, CBS will also air a special presentation, dubbed CMT Music Awards Celebrate Toby Keith. 

The program, which will look back on all of his most memorable moments on the CMT Music Awards stage, airs on Thursday, April 11 at 10 p.m. ET.

The Country Music Television Awards 2024 WINNERS

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Ashley McBryde — Light On In The Kitchen

Brandy Clark feat. Brandi Carlile — Dear Insecurity

Brothers Osborne — Nobody’s Nobody

Cody Johnson — The Painter

Darius Rucker — Fires Don’t Start Themselves

HARDY — Truck Bed

Jason Aldean — Let Your Boys Be Country

Jelly Roll — Need A Favor — WINNER

Jordan Davis — Next Thing You Know

Kacey Musgraves — Deeper Well

Kelsea Ballerini — IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)

Lainey Wilson — Watermelon Moonshine

Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown — Nothing Compares To You

Parmalee — Gonna Love You

Tyler Childers — In Your Love

Zach Bryan — Nine Ball

 

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Ashley McBryde — Light On In The Kitchen

Gabby Barrett — Glory Days

Kacey Musgraves — Deeper Well

Kelsea Ballerini — Penthouse

Lainey Wilson — Watermelon Moonshine — WINNER

Megan Moroney — I’m Not Pretty

Reba McEntire — Seven Minutes In Heaven

 

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Bailey Zimmerman — Religiously

Cody Johnson — The Painter

HARDY — Truck Bed

Jelly Roll — Need A Favor — WINNER

Jordan Davis — Next Thing You Know

Luke Combs — Fast Car (Official Live Video)

Morgan Wallen — Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

 

DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Brothers Osborne — Nobody’s Nobody

Dan + Shay — Save Me The Trouble — WINNER

Old Dominion — Memory Lane

Parmalee — Girl In Mine

The War And Treaty — Have You A Heart

Tigirlily Gold — Shoot Tequila

 

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton — We Don’t Fight Anymore — WINNER

Ella Langley feat. Koe Wetzel — That’s Why We Fight

Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan — Cowboys And Plowboys

Justin Moore & Priscilla Block — You, Me And Whiskey

Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real feat. Lainey Wilson — More Than Friends

Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown — Nothing Compares To You

Old Dominion & Megan Moroney — Can’t Break Up Now

 

BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®

Anne Wilson — Rain In The Rearview

Ashley Cooke — your place — WINNER

Brittney Spencer — Bigger Than The Song

Tigirlily Gold — Shoot Tequila

 

BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®

Chayce Beckham — ’23’

Tyler Childers — ‘In Your Love’

Warren Zeiders — ‘Pretty Little Poison’ — WINNER

Zach Bryan — ‘Oklahoma Smokeshow’

 

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Amber Riley – ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T.’ (from CMT Smashing Glass)

Bret Michaels & Chris Janson – ‘Nothing But a Good Time’ (from CMT Crossroads)

Carrie Underwood – ‘Hate My Heart’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)

Cody Johnson – ‘Human’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)

Dierks Bentley – ‘Drunk On A Plane’ (from CMT Storytellers)

Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter – ‘Thinking ‘Bout You’ (from CMT Campfire Sessions)

Hozier & Maren Morris – ‘Take Me To Church’ (from CMT Crossroads)

Jelly Roll — ‘Need a Favor’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards) — WINNER

Kelsea Ballerini – ‘IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)

The War And Treaty – ‘On My Own’ (from CMT Smashing Glass)

 

CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR 

Chase Rice – ‘Goodnight Nancy’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

Dylan Scott – ‘Don’t Close Your Eyes (Keith Whitley Cover)’ (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)

Megan Moroney – ‘I’m Not Pretty’ (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)

Nate Smith – ‘Whiskey on You’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

Scotty McCreery — ‘It Matters to Her’ (from CMT Stages) — WINNER

Stephen Wilson Jr. – ‘Year to Be Young 1994’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

The Castellows – ‘I Know It Will Never End’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

 

June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award 

Trisha Yearwood — Inaugural Winner

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