According to multiple sources, Toby Keith, the legendary country musician, has been battling stomach cancer since 2021. Despite his health condition, he has continued to perform and make public appearances, including at the Peoples Choice Country Awards where he received the 2023 Country Icon award. In his acceptance speech, he thanked his family, collaborators, fans, and God. He has been receiving chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, and has been open about his difficult battle. In a recent update, he said that he feels "pretty good" but that its a "roller coaster" with good and bad days.