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News4JAX viewer remembers Toby Keith by sharing photos from the Clay County Fair in 1995

News4JAX viewer remembers Toby Keith by sharing photos from the Clay County Fair in 1995 (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – News4JAX viewer Robyn L. shared photos with News4JAX of Toby Keith performing at the Clay County Fair in 1995.

Robyn shared the pictures after hearing of Keith’s passing. The country singer-songwriter, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family.

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Robyn remembered Toby Keith as a great American.

Others recalled his performance at the Orange Park Mall and the Ham Jam in Green Cove Springs.

Robyn Lynn, Toby Keith, 1995, Clay County Fair (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)

“I saw him at the Orange Park Mall he was standing on a flat bed trailer,” one man said.

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“We saw him at The Ham Jam maybe in 1997...” another said.

“My son got his autograph when he noticed that he was setting behind us at Jimmy Ricks hog heaven BBQ at the fair,” another said. “Super nice guy.”

Among his 20 No. 1 Billboard hits were “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “As Good As I Once Was,” “My List” and “Beer for My Horses,” a duet with Willie Nelson.

Click here to read more about Toby Keith’s life.

Robyn Lynn, Toby Keith, 1995, Clay County Fair (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)