Sammy Hagar, Lainey Wilson + Brooks & Dunn Honor Toby Keith At CMT Music Awards

Country musician Toby Keith was honored at last night’s CMT Music Awards ceremony with performances by Sammy Hagar, Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn. Keith died in February at age 62 after being treated for stomach cancer.

Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens took part in the tribute to Keith, which included a toast citing one of the late musician’s lyrics as those in attendance held red Solo cups in a nod to Keith’s 1993 hit song “Red Solo Cup.” Brooks & Dunn honored Keith by performing his song, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy.” The tribute then saw Sammy Hagar lead a performance of Keith’s anthem “I Love This Bar.”

Lukas Nelson and Riley Green came out to introduce Lainey Wilson who sang Keith’s standout, “How Do You Like Me Now?!” The three CMT Music Awards performances, which featured members of Keith’s backing band, can be viewed below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLh8jx6-Gw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lY6UMqjdX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tY28QzOI-Q