[Music] country music legend Toby Keith was honored with a touching tribute at the 2024 CMT Music Awards leaving his children in tears during the broadcast singers Brooks and Don Sammy Hagar and Lany Wilson paid their respects to the late singer by performing Renditions of his iconic songs like should have been a cowboy I Love This Bar and how do you like me now the ceremony held at the Moody Center in Austin Texas also featured heartfelt speeches from Keith's longtime friends and fellow singers who shared their memories and admiration for the country music icon in the audience Keith's three children Crystal Keith Shelley kovell Roland and stellen Keith kovell watched the emotional tributes however Keith's Wife Trisha Lucas was not present at the event the camera is captured a point moment when the late singer's children were visibly moved to tears overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect for their father former MLB player Roger Clemens a close friend of Keith took the stage to read a heartfelt Memorial in honor of the late performer he expressed gratitude to Keith's family for sharing him with the world and thanked Trisha Lucas Keith's wife for her support to honor Keith's hit song Beer for My Horses Clemens invited the crowd to raise their red Solo cups in tribute he led them in a toast saying whiskey for my men and Beer for My Horses The Crowd enthusiastically joined in celebrating Keith's Legacy the tribute continued with Lucas Nelson son of Willie Nelson and a member of Keith's band and singer Riley green sharing their memories of the late icon Nelson described Keith as a larger than life personality with an incredible talent for songwriting while green praised his ability to create catchy Hooks and deliver powerful performances the tribute reached its emotional Peak when Laney Wilson took the stage to perform how do you like me now the crowd was uplifted by her powerful rendition bringing the tribute to a fitting conclusion throughout his illustrious career spanning three decades Toby Keith received 30 CMT Award nominations and won seven belt buckles he also graced the CMT Music Awards staged 13 times leaving an indelible mark on the country music industry this heartfelt tribute at the 2024 CMT Music Awards showcased the enduring impact of Toby Kat's music and the love and admiration he continues to receive from fans and fellow musicians alike