Remembering Toby Keith

Local veteran shares a personal memory
  • Basile’s Ben Fontenot (center) with Toby Keith (right) in Iraq in 2006.
    Basile’s Ben Fontenot (center) with Toby Keith (right) in Iraq in 2006.
By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Toby Keith, the iconic country music musician known for his patriotism and unwavering support for the military, recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy that resonates deeply with fans around the world. Born in Clinton, Oklahoma, Keith’s journey to stardom began in the early 1990s when he burst onto the country music scene with his debut single “Should’ve Been a…

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