How to Watch Toby Keith Tribute Special 'Toby Keith: An American ...

Country music's biggest stars are paying tribute to the late Toby Keith in the NBC special "Toby Keith: American Icon."

The two-hour music event, which airs Wednesday, Aug. 28, brings together an A-list roster of musicians to honor Keith's life and legacy.

The star-studded tribute, filmed in Nashville, features Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll and more top-name artists.

Read on to learn more about “Toby Keith: American Icon.”

“Toby Keith: American Icon” is a two-hour televised tribute to the late country singer.

The special, filmed last month at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, will celebrate the life and legacy of Keith, known for hits including "Should’ve Been a Cowboy," "How Do You Like Me Now?!," "Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)" and "Red Solo Cup."

The special will feature an A-list lineup of country music artists.

The list of guest stars includes Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jordan Davis, Scotty Emerick, Brantley Gilbert, Riley Green, Hardy, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Krystal Keith, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Mac McAnally, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Clay Walker and Lainey Wilson.

“Toby Keith: American Icon” will air Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT.

Keith announced in June 2022 that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer the previous fall. He died in February 2024 at age 62.

Gina Vivinetto

Gina Vivinetto is a writer for TODAY.com.