Toby Keith Receives 'Inspiring' Award for His Support of Troops

Andrew Southam

Toby Keith is known almost as much for his support and advocacy for our nation's troops as he is for his multi-platinum-selling music career. Now, the 50-year-old is being officially honored for his patriotism. Toby joins 11 others as recipients of the 2012 AARP Inspire Award.


"Through their extraordinary efforts to lead, innovate, and give back in ways that make a real impact, this year's honorees motivate our readers to make a make a difference in their own communities," Nancy Perry Graham, Vice President and Editor of AARP The Magazinestates. "This daring dozen are compassionate and forward-thinking individuals who define inspiration."


Other individuals receiving the award this year include animal conservationist Jane Goodall, Tennessee Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt, Latin promoter Emilio Estefan, Jr. and co-founder of Apple, Inc., the late Steve Jobs.

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