American Songwriter

On This Day in 2001, Toby Keith Topped the Country Chart with a Rap Song Originally Meant for Blake Shelton

On this day (November 24) in 2001, Toby Keith topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “I Wanna Talk About Me.” The song, which combined a rap cadence with a contemporary country arrangement, ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2001, Toby Keith’s ‘Pull My Chain’ Brought Swagger, Humor, and the First Hint of Bro-Country to the Top of the Charts

When Toby Keith released his album Pull My Chain – his sixth studio work – on this day in 2001, he got the opportunity to do precisely what he wanted – talk about himself. Pull My Chain was Keith’s ...