Toby Keith’s Last Live Performance Was a Top Search for 2024

In honor of the late Toby Keith, fans have been revisiting his final performance.

Toby Keith has been on many people’s minds this year following his death on February 5, after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. His passing left a void in many hearts. Because of this, fans have been honoring his memory by playing his music more than ever.

Just last week, it was revealed that Keith’s song “I Love This Bar” was one of the most played songs this year, two decades after it initially dropped.

Now, his final live performance has also become one of the most searched topics of the year.

According to Google’s 2024 Year in Search, Keith ranked No. 3 on the list of Top Trending Performances

It was well known that Keith had been battling cancer. But, by the end of 2023, it seemed he was improving in the eyes of the public.

Keith made his grand return to the stage for his first televised performance in two years at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. During the event,  he delivered an emotional performance of “Don’t Let the Old Man In.” He had also been honored with the Country Icon Award.

Keith was even in the studio just a few months before his death. His final recording was a cover of Joe Diffie’s classic “Ships That Don’t Come In,” a collaboration with artist Luke Combs. The cover was featured on HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE, a compilation album that celebrates the music of the late Joe Diffie.

Not only that, but Keith continued to do more live shows. His final performance took place on December 14, 2023, at the Dolby Live Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. As the anniversary of Toby Keith’s passing approaches, it’s clear that the country legend’s lasting impact will always be felt by countless fans.

Watch a clip from Toby Keith’s last live performance in the video below.