Toby Keith has a long history of making comments that strike a chord with Americans, but now he's created a stir among the people of Norway as well. His recent performance at the Nobel Peace Prize concert, honoring Nobel Peace Prize recipient President Barack Obama, was criticized by several members of the Norwegian Parliament, as well as a member of the event's committee.Referring to his song, 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),' one member of the Parliament, Karoline Knutsen, said, "If Keith really means what he says in his lyrics ... then this doesn't seem like a particularly good decision," according to MSNBC.
Toby defends both his song and the president. "If someone wants to say that one song out of 30 million albums sold and 27 No. 1's is inappropriate, then you can jump up and down about the one song."
He also responds to the recent announcement that more troops will be sent overseas, adding, "If President Obama has to send [more] troops into Afghanistan to fight evil, I'll pull for our guys to win, and I won't apologize for it. I'm an American, and I do pull for our team to fight evil."
Toby, who was invited to perform at last year's concert as well, received his own award earlier this year for his outstanding support of U.S. troops.






Reader Comments(1 of 3)
srsnakesat 12-14-2009
Good for you Toby. I'm a democrat, and I like your music and lyrics. You seem to be able to think for yourself and that's a rare commodity these days, no matter what side of the political fence you're on. Moderates are still the majority in this country. With the media trying so hard to polarize America and divide us, it's good to have guys like you around.
bernysfarmat 12-15-2009
you go toby im behind you 100 percent i have family in both wars and i am proud to have toby going over there to do his concerts i love you toby even before nine 11 you are the greatest and by the way i also love waymens song you go toby stand by our troops and ill be glad to contue to stand by you no matter what
TERRIat 12-15-2009
GO TOBY GO TOBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U R THE BEST! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, SOMEBODY HAS TOO!!!!!!AND U DO IT WELL!
Shirl Thompkinsat 12-15-2009
Thank you Toby for being true to both yourself and America. I'm tired of other countries expecting us to "bow down" to them!! I support our troops 100%...My son will leave for his 3rd tour by March and I was raised in an Army household so I am totally behind them!!!
heblack212at 12-15-2009
Thanx Toby for what you do for our troops. I am a Viet Nam Vet, we had Bob Hope, hed did good. You are a true American whom speaks out for most of us. We love you, keep it up, we're behind you and will fight for that right. Thanx Buddy
cuzat 12-15-2009
The Neo Commie Quislings are still alive and well in Norway.
taylor063003at 12-15-2009
As far as I`m care the noewegian parliament can go straight to hell. they need to shut their a**, grow some ba**s, stand behind the very ones that are trying to keep FREEDOM alive in this f`d up world!
Margaretat 12-15-2009
Maybe Toby should shut his big mouth and sign up for Military service.
mrfreeat 12-15-2009
I completely agree with you Margaret!
Toby is just another jerk with a big mouth and is all talk and swagger.
heblack212at 12-15-2009
Margaret, you should sign up and be on the receiving end of HELL. In fact, just buy a ticket and go see for your self. Toby has, at the very least "been there". Love it or Leave it!!!!!!
HOWDYat 12-15-2009
I've heard the song not too pleased with the lyrics; too focused on violence. Toby Keith is talented however he chooses one song that isn't up to par with the rest. I don't want songs that portray an egocentric America that loves to invade and kill people. I know its not your typical redneck point of view of the world.
pg131313at 12-15-2009
Why should we be surprised the Nobel committee didn't read Toby's lyrics before they invited him? They didn't read the president's resume before they gave him the Peace Prize.
duxbewareat 12-15-2009
ditto pg131313! margaret and mrfree you both sound like dixie chick lovers to me.
CoffeeGlssat 12-15-2009
Ya know it's bad when some people get all bent out of shape over not a whole song but 1 single line in that song. I guess it just shows how short some peoples attention span is
goodearth10at 12-15-2009
Redneck douche bag