Americas Man Early Life Real name is Toby Keith Covel Born July 8 1961 Early interest in music Early activities Career Beginnings First gigs Early Work Conflict of interests Other career options ID: 511076
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Toby Keith
America’s ManSlide2
Early Life
Real name is Toby Keith
Covel
Born July 8, 1961
Early interest in music.
Early activities. Slide3
Career Beginnings
First gigs.
Early Work.
Conflict of interests.
Other career options. Slide4
Discovery
Discovery =Luck + Networking.
Helping hands.
First record label.
First HitSlide5
The first sign of Attitude
Rocky beginnings.
Other options.
Another hit song.
Album of the Year.
First signs of attitude.Slide6
Gaining Momentum
Continued success.
Keith was critical of his own music.
Experience made him a better performer. Slide7
Steady Career Progression
Keith writes all of his own music
Consistent production
He also knows his audienceSlide8
Four main themes
Keith sets himself apart in the music industry by sticking to four popular themes
Comedy
Patriotism
Alcohol
Blue Collar Slide9
Comedy via Music
Red Solo Cup
Taliban Song
TrailorhoodSlide10
Songs for the Soldiers
American Soldier
Be proud of the men in uniform
The Angry American
Be angry in response of attack
The Taliban Song
A comedic look at the life of a terroristSlide11
Bar Songs
Red Solo Cup
I Love this Bar
Whiskey Girl
Beer for the Horses.
Beers AgoSlide12
Blue Collar Music
Made in America
Trailorhood
Bullets in the GunSlide13
Bullets in the Gun.
Written by Toby Keith
Written in 2010
Acoustic Guitar – Toby Keith
Acoustic Guitar – Pat Bergeson
Electric Guitar – Tom
Bukovac
Bass Guitar – Kevin
Grantt
Drums – Chad CromwellSlide14
Listening Guide: Bullets in the Gun
Introduction:
Banjo and guitars. Quiet beginning.
Chorus:
Powerful instruments. Increased tempo.
Second verse
is faster than the first. Guitar combo is signature.
The
Second verse
is the peak of the song. Loudest instruments.
Slow
third verse
is excellent use of rise and fall of rhythm.
Final chorus:
energetic ending fades to the end. Slide15
I Love this Bar
Written in 2003 by Toby Keith
Co-written by Scotty
Emerick
Shok’n
Yall
album
Acoustic Guitar – Toby Keith
Electric Guitar – Brent Mason
Bass Guitar - Mike
Brignardello
Acoustic Guitar – Larry
Byrom
Steel Guitar – Paul Franklin
Drums – Owen Hale
Five weeks at the No. 1 Spot of the Country Music BillboardSlide16
Listening Guide: I Love this Bar.
Much slower song
First verse
is slow with guitars and light percussion.
Chorus
the faster part of the song.
Second verse
brings out the banjo and more.
Final chorus
: the drummer brings the beat and a guitar solo here.
Final verse
keeps the volume up, guitars add a little. Slide17
American Soldier
Also from
Shock’n
Yall
Written in 2003
Written b Toby Keith and Chuck Cannon
Produced by DreamWorks
Acoustic Guitar - Toby Keith
Acoustic Guitar – Larry
Byrom
Electric Guitar – Brent Mason
Bass Guitar – Mike
Brignardello
Steel Guitar – Paul Franklin
Piano – Clayton Ivey
Drums – Own HaleSlide18
Listening Guide: American Soldier
Piano, violins, and two acoustic guitars open this song.
Electric guitar joins the song halfway into the verse.
Chorus:
more beat please? Several guitars come together here.
No second verse to be heard.
Repeat chorus
: sort-of-solo from a guitar and climax in the song.
Marching drums and piano close the song. Slide19
Attitude off the Stage
Plain-spoken and unafraid
Feuds with the Dixie
Chix
Rolling Stones
Speaks openly about his relationship with his family
Ex-wives
Dating DaughtersSlide20
Toby’s Helping Hand
Fame and fortune have not gone to Keith’s head.
Volunteer Efforts
Home in Oklahoma City for kids with cancer so they don’t have to travel so far for treatment.
Make a Wish Foundation
Yearly USO tours for the military
Concerts for tornado victimsSlide21
Other Projects for Toby
Mr. Keith now runs his own record label, Show Dog Universal
He owns a restaurant, I Love this Bar and Grill.
Toby Keith’s Wild Shot
Mezcal
Own’s
10% of Taylor Swift’s record label. Slide22
The Next Line of Keiths
Daughters is a college graduate and is breaking into country music industry
Son is an All American football playerSlide23
Success
16 original album
5 Greatest Hits albums
Takes in up to $1million in concert revenue per city played
Forbe’s
Highest Paid Country SingerSlide24
Bibliography
http://www.biography.com/people/toby-keith-16549809?page=1
http://www.cmt.com/artists/toby-keith/biography/
http://www.countryweekly.com/news/toby-keith-country-musics-500-million-man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eD0tX0XD9E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E-HzcmRYnA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv_udzPBUYI