Toby Keith, currently battling gastric cancer, has announced his intention to return to the stage. In December, the country singer has secured two performances in Las Vegas.
A considerable amount of time has passed. It is no secret to you what I have been doing. “Been on the ol’ roller coaster, but the Almighty is riding shotgun; he’s letting me drive,” Keith told admirers on Friday in a video statement that accompanied the Park MGM’s December 10 and 11 concert announcements.
“I was planning to remain sedentary as I have been, but I could get up, go outside, and prevent the elderly man from entering, if you catch my drift. By virtue of COVID and cancer, the devil is slightly aiming at me. We’re going to reassemble the ensemble immediately because I’ve caught him by the horns, as opposed to simply waiting around.”
Toby Keith Announces Las Vegas Concerts Amid Cancer Battle
Keith disclosed in June 2022 that he had been grappling with gastric cancer since the preceding autumn. The past six months have been devoted to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Overall, so far, so fine. “I require time to recuperate, breathe, and unwind,” he stated.
Nevertheless, Keith’s battle with cancer has not hindered his live performances; he has organized sporadic concerts throughout the previous year, culminating in a protracted set at Hollywood Corners in Norman, Oklahoma, in July 2023. Despite his health issues, Keith has been recuperating and unwinding for the most part.
“I’ve been off for over two years, which is the first time in my entire life,” Keith said on Friday, adding that the Vegas performances would function as “rehab shows” to “get the band back in sync” and alluding to upcoming performances.
Keith has exhibited a gradual resurgence in his stage presence in recent times.
He graced the People’s Choice Country Awards earlier this month and, most recently, shared the stage with Jason Aldean at his Oklahoma City performance last week.
Keith informed The Oklahoman in July that he was in good health and his condition was in a “positive trend.” “I anticipate that the next time I examine that tumour, it will be even smaller,” he said. “So far, only one has manifested.” Additionally, he was anxious to return to the stage at the time. “I have additional wind,” he declared. “Also, I am contemplating setting up the band and performing somewhere for two or three days to complete two hours.”
source – (Rolling Stone)
