Toby Keith is known almost as much for his outspoken political views and overwhelming support of the troops, as he is for his musical career. Not one to shy away from controversy, the singer is now speaking out about one of the nation's hot topics -- national health care -- and offering his thoughts on the solution.

When asked whether he's in favor of the proposed national health care reform, Toby was typically unwavering in his response. "Absolutely," he tells CNN. "My idea of a national health care plan and [President Obama's] may be different. I don't think every single American citizen deserves to have national health care. I think you have to earn your way, too. I think if you're a working mother -- any race, religion, creed, whatever -- and you're trying, you deserve it. But if you're sitting around drinking beer, talking on your cell phone, smoking cigarettes, sitting on the porch and not trying, I don't know if you deserve it."

While he may not agree with the President's views on health care, Toby says he will always support the country's leader. "I'll always pull for the commander-in-chief, whoever it is," says the Oklahoma native. "Clinton, Bush -- I always pulled for those guys because I want to live in a country that's functional. I don't want to live in a country that's on the skids. So it doesn't matter if it's a Democrat, Independent, Republican or just a citizen who's running for president. If they're doing a good job, let them do a good job. So far, so good. All of them will have their ups and downs."

Toby, who throughout his career has weathered his share of negative press -- from the Dixie Chicks debacle to the recent Ethan Hawke-penned 'Rolling Stone' article alleging a feud with Kris Kristofferson -- says he's found a way to make peace with all of it. "I've learned to embrace the booger-eatin' nerds that sit around in their underwear and type blogs. I've embraced that. So I use them to my advantage. They're going to do it whether I'm a good guy or a bad guy."

Toby's latest album, 'American Ride,' and the disc's title track, both reached No. 1.