7 Country Singers Born In OklahomaBy Kynlee Christensen on February 27, 2024

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Follow NBCon Bandsintown0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0% Oklahoma has long been a cradle for country music talent, contributing significantly to the genre’s rich history.

From small towns to big cities, numerous country artists have emerged from the Sooner State, leaving a lasting mark on the industry.

In this article, we’ll explore a few notable country musicians who are from Oklahoma. Check them out below!

1 – Toby Keith

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Toby Keith, born July 8, 1961, in Clinton, Oklahoma, grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and later Moore, Oklahoma. His early exposure to music at his grandmother’s club sparked his interest in performing. He received his first guitar at eight and played with local bands while attending Moore High School, where he also played football.

After graduation, he worked in the oil fields while pursuing music with his band, Easy Money. Facing unemployment during an oil industry downturn, he briefly pursued football professionally before refocusing on music, touring Oklahoma and Texas honky-tonks with Easy Money.

2 – Garth Brooks

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Garth Brooks, born February 7, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was raised in Yukon. His parents, Troyal Raymond Brooks Jr. and Colleen McElroy Carroll, encouraged music at home, hosting talent nights. Brooks, one of their two children, grew up with four half-siblings.

Despite his musical upbringing, Brooks initially focused on sports, excelling in football, baseball, and track. He earned a track scholarship to Oklahoma State University, where he also played in a band called Santa Fe. Graduating in 1984 with a degree in advertising, he pursued music, with his former roommate Ty England joining his road band.

3 – Carrie Underwood