Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Heavy Rain 57°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Toby Keith Passes Away at 62

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 9:03 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The country music icon had been battling stomach cancer since June 2022.

Toby Keith. Shutterstock photo.

NASHVILLE - The country music world is mourning the death of Toby Keith.

He passed away on Monday at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.

The Oklahoma native charted 61 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including 20 number one hits and 22 additional top 10 hits.

His longest-lasting number one hits are “Beer for My Horses” and “As Good as I Once Was” at six weeks each.

Keith was first diagnosed with stomach cancer in June 2022.

More from Local News

Ripley Co. Chamber to Host Meet the Candidates Night

The Chamber is inviting the public to submit questions in advance to help guide the discussion.
Dearborn Co. 4-H Member Enjoys 4-H Day at the Statehouse

This event offered youth in grades 7-12 a unique opportunity to engage in civic education.
Lawrenceburg's Newest Restaurant Taking Reservations

Giulietta's is located on Short Street.
Progress Being Made on Harrison Splash Pad

The splash pad is located at the Harrison Community Center.
Talen Energy Corporation Agrees to Acquire Lawrenceburg Power Plant

The transaction is expected to be finalized later this year.
Aurora Elementary Robotics Teams Qualify for State Competition

They will compete at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

MILAN VFW BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday
Mar 3, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
Teen Time - APL
The first Thursday of every month is Teen Time at the Aurora Library!
Mar 5, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
All Saints Parish Fish Fry
Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.
Mar 6, 2026 at St. Martin Hall

Ripley Co. Chamber to Host Meet the Candidates Night

The Chamber is inviting the public to submit questions in advance to help guide the discussion.

Dearborn Co. 4-H Member Enjoys 4-H Day at the Statehouse

This event offered youth in grades 7-12 a unique opportunity to engage in civic education.

Lawrenceburg's Newest Restaurant Taking Reservations

Giulietta's is located on Short Street.

SEI Wrestlers Earn Academic All-State Honors

Multiple schools from the area are represented.

Conner High School Senior Wins Wrestling State Title

Congratulations to Clayton Badida!

Hoosier Basketball Magazine Names Top 60 Senior Girls

The 44th annual Top 60 Senior Workout will take place March 8 at Beech Grove High School.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Luke Combs - Beer Never Broke My Heart - EAGLE ONLY

Callisita Clark It's Cause I Am 17:34

Garth Brooks Somewhere Other Than the Night 17:27

Band Perry You Lie 17:23

Shania Twain Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under 17:19