Country star Toby Keith passed away in February. However, he continues to be honored by his fellow artists, the music industry, and fans. The tributes during awards shows proved to the world that Keith’s colleagues still hold him in high regard. However, his posthumous RIAA certifications show that fans are still buying, streaming, and loving his music.
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Over the course of his career, Keith wrote, recorded, and released several timeless country hits. Songs like “Who’s That Man” and “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” will continue to be cornerstones of his catalog for years to come. Now, four more songs enter the list of RIAA-certified releases from the Oklahoma native.
Today (December 17) the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) honored Keith with two Gold Records and two Platinum Records. “Cryin’ for Me (Wayman’s Song)” and “Trailerhood” are now certified Gold. “God Love Her” and “American Ride” reached Platinum status today.
A Look at Toby Keith’s Newest Gold and Platinum Records
Joe West and Dave Pahanish co-wrote “American Ride” and Toby Keith released it as the lead single and title track from his 2009 album. It was the only single from the album to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Interesting, it is also the only song on American Ride that Keith didn’t at least co-write. The Oklahoman wrote most of his chart-topping hits.
Keith penned “Cryin’ for Me (Wayman’s Song)” and released it as the second single from American Ride. The song peaked at No. 6 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Keith wrote “Trailerhood” and released it as the lead single from his 2010 album Bullets in the Gun. The song peaked at No. 19 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Keith co-wrote “God Love Her” with Vicky McGeehee. He released it in November of 2008 as the second single from his 2009 album That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy. It would go on to become the second No. 1 single from the album. It also landed at No. 36 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, giving the “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer a minor crossover hit.
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