Toby Keith brought his wife Tricia Lucus to tears on Thursday during his acceptance speech for the first-ever Country Music Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards, amid his battle with stomach cancer.
The 62-year-old country music singer was presented with the honors by Blake Shelton at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
As the Grammy-nominated artist - who said he was battling cancer in June of 2022 - delivered his speech, his spouse could be seen getting emotional while in the audience.Bet you thought you'd never see me in skinny jeans,' the Clinton, Oklahoma native said. 'I want to thank the almighty for allowing me to be here tonight. You've been riding shotgun with me for a little while.'
The Red Solo Cup artist sent his gratitude to his family and his camp, noting that 'a lot of people go into making a big career like this of 30 years.'
