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College football brings people together from around the nation. There are countless traditions that plenty of schools have. At the University of Oregon, fans sing along to “Shout” from the movie Animal House in between the third and fourth quarters. Wisconsin Badger fans party to the hit “Jump Around” in the middle of the game. However, one university is doing something to honor a late country music artist who is still beloved. Toby Keith sadly passed away from cancer earlier in 2024. He was a huge fan of the Oklahoma Sooners football team. The program decided to honor Keith in a fitting way this year with a new tradition that likely won’t be going anywhere in the future.
What The Oklahoma Sooners Do To Honor Toby Keith
The Oklahoma Sooners kicked the 2024 year off against the Temple Owls, who they easily beat. However, one moment stuck out for plenty of fans more than others. Keith’s family made their way onto the field where they asked fans to sing along to his hit song “Courtesy of The Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).” The song is instantly recognizable by countless Americans. It’s typically played during fireworks shows and various American holidays.
Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, delivered an emotional message to fans prior to the stadium singing along. She said, “The only thing my dad loved more than crimson and cream and The University of Oklahoma was his Red, White and Blue, y’all sing this along with us, please!” The fans heard Krystal Keith loud and clear because they seemingly made the stadium shake as each person in the 83,000-sized crowd belted out the lyrics. The Keith family was brought to tears, as this meant the world to them.
Will The Oklahoma Sooners Continue Honoring Toby Keith
Keith’s fandom for the Oklahoma Sooners cannot be understated, which makes what the Sooners are doing even more heartwarming. According to a press release via Music Mayhem Magazine, in between the third and fourth quarters of games, fans will sing along to one of Keith’s many hit songs. Given the fact that the Sooners are one of the best teams in the sport, fans will likely be in a great mood as they watch their team close out whoever they’re playing.
The Toby Keith sing-along, in its entirety, from field level. pic.twitter.com/wv4wTYcLeq
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) August 31, 2024
Fans are still heartbroken at the fact that Keith succumbed to stomach cancer in February 2024. He fought long and hard before officially passing away, leaving behind his wife, three children, and four grandchildren. The connect between sports and entertainment will only continue to grow as various singers express their love for different teams. The fact that the Sooners are continuing to honor Keith shows that it’s a classy university that’s beloved in the community, even among celebrities.
What are your thoughts on the Oklahoma Sooners honoring Keith in this way? What song would you want to sing? Let us know in the comments below.