Country music icon Toby Keith’s recent demise has left the music world awaiting Taylor Swift’s response. Critics argue Swift hasn’t acknowledged Keith’s pivotal role in her career’s early stages. Keith, along with Scott Borchetta, co-founded Big Machine, the label pivotal in Swift’s rise. At 15, Swift praised Keith, saying, “There’s a power there… I don’t think I’ll ever get to a point where I won’t see him and be like, ‘Oh my God, that’s Toby Keith.'” Industry figures like John Rich question Swift’s silence, asking, “Taylor, where are you today?” Keith’s influence on country music is celebrated, but Swift’s delayed acknowledgment of his impact has sparked fan criticism.
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