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The University of Oklahoma Set to Award Toby Keith With Honorary Degree
For Toby Keith, country music was more than a career – it was a way of life. Throughout his time on the stage, the country legend shared not only his talents but his opinions. And it seemed that his authenticity caused countless fans to love him as he sold over 40 million albums worldwide. He even received the National Medal of Arts for his contributions to music. Sadly, on February 5, 2024, Keith passed away after battling stomach cancer for several years. While fans and celebrities mourned the passing of Keith, it appears that the University of Oklahoma will honor the singer with an honorary degree.
Toby Keith to receive another posthumous honor as OU announces list of honorary degrees
NORMAN — Country music superstar Toby Keith will be recognized posthumously with an honorary degree from the University of Oklahoma at one of OU’s graduation ceremonies next month, the university said Monday. OU also will recognize with honorary degrees educator Barbara Ann Posey Jones, of Atlanta; the late...
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Roger Clemens brings OU-Texas Red River Rivalry to CMT Music Awards tribute to Toby Keith
With the Moody Center at the University of Texas at Austin as the setting, it's no surprise that the CMT Music Awards' tribute to the late Oklahoma country music superstar Toby Keith quickly waded into the Red River Rivalry. Baseball legend Roger Clemens, who played college ball for Texas, introduced...
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