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Country singer Toby Keith has died. His family put out a brief statement on social media and his website saying “Toby Keith passed peacefully away last night on February 5th surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.” Keith told fans back in June 2022 that he was dealing with stomach cancer. The “How Do You Like Me Now?” singer made his last stage appearance at a sold out Las Vegas show in December and received the Country Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards in September. Toby Keith’s debut single, "Should've Been A Cowboy," shot to number one and several more followed. His last was “Made In America.” Toby was 62.
Dolly Parton knows promotion. With all the various ways she's put her "Rockstar" album in front of music fans, she forgot one huge demographic: people who still play 8-track tapes. Well, consider them taken care of! Dolly will release a limited edition 8-track version of the album in celebration of National 8-Track Tape Day. It features 16 tracks on a dual 8-track cassette/cartridge and will be available on April 11th. If you want one, you'll have to move fast: only 100 will be produced and available through Dolly’s website with a price tag of $79.89.