Toby Keith Doesn't Hate Canadians: Rumor Control From Toby

Toby Keith doesn't care what the press writes about him.  He knows it's sensational rumors that shock the reader into buying papers and lining the pockets of tabloids.


In 2005, the buzz (or rumor) was that Toby supposedly refused to perform at a concert here in the States until all Canadians in the audience left the venue. The rumored was speculated because Toby felt Canada wasn't doing enough to help U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Toby currently touring in Canada, is again stating that he does not hate Canadians. "Absolutely not," Toby tells the Regina Leader-Post newspaper. 


Some situations require comment, such as this one, but Toby recognizes most do not. "There's so much data coming in from so many people who are earning their living doing that, selling headlines, you just can't diffuse it all and it would drive you crazy to try," he continues. "Ninety-nine per cent of the time I don't even respond at all, but if it's real slanderous, I will. I'll make a statement. But most of the time, it really doesn't matter."