Toby Keith was honored at the CMT Music Awards on Sunday at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Keith died on Feb. 5 after a battle with stomach cancer . He was 62. Roger Clemens introduced the tribute to his 'true friend and patriot,' followed by a set with Brooks & Dunn playing a classic Keith hit, 'Should've Been A Cowboy.
Lainey Wilson brought it home with a rendition of 'How Do You Like Me Now?!,' from Keith's 1999 album. Earlier on the red carpet, Wilson said, 'I don't know anybody in this business that doesn't love Toby.
The Oklahoma-based country music star was best known for his 1993 hit song, 'Should've Been a Cowboy.' His breakout hit was played three million times on radio stations and became the most played country song of the '90s. Among his 20 No. 1 Billboard hits were 'How Do You Like Me Now?!,' 'As Good As I Once Was,' 'My List' and 'Beer for My Horses,' a duet with Willie Nelson.
Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
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