Toby Keith literally came under fire while performing for 2500 American soldiers in Afghanistan last week. Keith is in the Persian Gulf for his 18-show USO tour. He was on stage in the middle of a concert in Kandahar, Afghanistan on Thursday when the base was attacked by mortar fire."We all ran about 100 yards to a concrete bunker," one witness at the scene told PEOPLE magazine.
Keith spent about an hour hiding out with soldiers in the bunker, signing autographs and posing for pictures until they were given the all-clear. In spite of being strongly advised by a coalition MP to not resume the show, Keith picked up right where he'd left off, in the middle of his song, 'Weed With Willie.'
"He went right to the verse he was in and finished his show!" said another witness.
Reader Comments(1 of 1)
Bob D.at 5-02-2008
Now that's dedication. Hats off to Toby.
Clyde Tateat 5-04-2008
It happened frequently when USO shows toured Nam!! Of course some of you are too young to remember!!
Paulaat 5-27-2008
People keep knocking him, but he is one performer who is there for the men and women overseas. Say what you want, you can find no better supporter for our armed service people. You rock Toby..........
Annaat 5-28-2008
This is the kind of news we need to hear. America needs to know that there are people that are not too good to support our troops no matter what danger they may face. Hats off to you Toby; thank you for standing up for our troops!!!!!
Staceyat 7-02-2008
I love Toby's song American Soldier. My son is currently stationed in Italy as an Army soldier. I have that song as my ringtone. I heard the song before and liked it but when my son graduated boot camp in May it really hit home that he is an American Soldier. Toby keep up the good work and thanks for lifting our soldiers spirits when in the toughest times of their lifes.