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Toby Keith Meet and Greets Canceled for Security Reasons

Toby Keith meet and greetsRick Diamond, Getty Images

Toby Keith just kicked off the 2013 leg of his Live in Overdrive tour, but the singer won't be able to meet his loyal fans as much as he has in the past. He has canceled all of his upcoming meet-and-greets, seemingly out of concern for his safety.

"Due to current security concerns, ALL personal meet and greet requests for friends, family, and Fan Club members have been discontinued," he posted on his website. "Thank you for your understanding."

No further explanation was given.

The Oklahoma native's latest single, "Hope on the Rocks," which is also the title track of his latest album, holds a special place in his heart.

"[It's] one of my favorite things I've ever written," Toby explains of the tune. "Last fall I was driving out to my hunting and fishing ranch in southern Oklahoma, and all the way there I had a verse and chorus going that I'd had for a couple months. I knew it was dark out there, but I just couldn't let it go. I spent two days down there and the whole time, whenever I wasn't talking to anybody, I was working that song in my head. I just hammered on it; completely obsessed."

Toby's next show is on February 9 at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. See a list of all of his upcoming concerts here.

Watch Toby Keith's 'Hope on the Rocks' Video



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Jimmy

There's this new thing, it's called security. You check the people out before you take them back for the meet and greet. I doubt there's any security risk. Likely, there just isn't enough room backstage for Toby's swollen head and matching ego to accommodate any meet and greets.

January 22 2013 at 10:24 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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devinmcmusters

He's always hated the public. They don't deserve to be in his presence.

January 24 2013 at 11:30 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Sherri Ann Pettis

Well That Suck

January 22 2013 at 6:28 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Sherri Ann Pettis

Well That Suck

January 22 2013 at 6:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barbara

Hope that Toby and his family stay safe. It really sucks that because of some nut job everyone else pays the price.

As long as everyone is safe and Toby continues to perform it will be OK.

January 22 2013 at 2:04 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

Toby's just sleepwalking through his career right now. Record the same song over and over, get up on stage and sing the same songs every night.....He's just banking right now.

January 22 2013 at 12:30 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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