Superstar Toby Keith to Perform Merle Haggard Tribute at the 2016 “American Country Countdown Awards”

Superstar singer/songwriter Toby Keith will perform a heartfelt tribute in celebration of his friend and musical hero, Merle Haggard.
Haggard’s longtime back-up band, The Strangers, will join Keith as part of this memorable performance.
Haggard’s widow, Teresa, will be in attendance along with other members of the Haggard family, including son Ben, who also will perform with The Strangers. Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will introduce the tribute to the late legendary songwriter
who inspired countless musicians and who is one of country music’s greatest icons.

Keith joins roster of epic 12 performances during two-hour broadcast, including
Kelsea Ballerini, 2016 NASH Icon Award recipients Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Cam, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Martina McBride, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and Carrie Underwood.