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DeWayne Terry from Burleson, TX (Dallas area) has been playing music his whole life. Originally from the great state of Oklahoma not far from Toby Keith, DeWayne played all over the country from California to North Carolina. He even played some of the same bars in Texas and Oklahoma that Toby played when he was starting out with his band Easy Money. DeWayne moved to Nashville in the 90’s to pursue a full-time music career. After many years with some success in the “Music Business” DeWayne realized, it wasn’t easy to stand out in a sea of new artists that were getting signed in the 90’s. Even with the Texas radio airplay, staff writing job in Nashville, record deal offers, and multiple music executives promising the world. Promises don’t pay the bills. After three months of living in his truck and working as a welder fabricator, DeWayne decided to pack up his old guitar and close his song writing book for now. It was time to leave Nashville and head out West. He took a job with Boeing as an aircraft mechanic in Phoenix where he played the club circuit there for the next year or so. Oh yeah, DeWayne has an Associate’s Degree in aerospace structures and had even went to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft right out of high school. Not a bad Plan B. He now lives in Texas and is satisfied still working on fighter jets during the day, ranching of the evening and playing music at night. For years people told DeWayne you look just like Toby Keith. You should do a tribute to him. This is something he would have never considered. Feeling that if you have been a musician all of your life, It’s hard to imagine being anything other than yourself on stage. After turning down many offers over the years to perform as Toby, DeWayne got a call from an old friend that would make him reconsider. Frank Garrett from the band Left Of Centre (LOC). The house band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill on the Las Vegas strip for 13 years, who also owns the Country Artists Tribute (CAT) show was looking for a new Toby Keith tribute artist. They have been backing 14 different Tribute artist and playing sold out shows coast to coast for over 10 years. CAT already had two Toby tributes and needed one more for the high demand for him after his passing. LOC has backed up the REAL TOBY KEITH many times and talked to him about doing their tribute to him. After turning down several offers Frank remembered how much his old buddy DeWayne naturally looked and sounded like Toby without trying. No smoke and mirrors. Toby Keith is a Legend in Country Music. He was loved by everyone and was always true to his music and himself. He was not a Democrat nor Republican. He was an Independent that loved his Country and performed for the soldiers here and overseas many times. He was very generous with his time and his money. Most people don’t realize the millions of dollars he donated because he didn’t talk about it. He just did it in true Toby fashion. We named our show American Soldier in Honor of his love for this country. God Bless the Big Dog Daddy himself Mr. Toby Keith! Your timeless music will live on forever! RIP TK
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“I was fortunate to meet Toby Keith back in the 90s at a meet/ greet at Billy Bobs, Texas and was a big fan of his music, so I was curious to see “American Soldier Tribute to Toby Keith” by Dewayne Terry.. well I became a fan … I saw his show on April 5 at Hoots Bar in Burleson, Texas and the 2nd time I saw him was May 10 at Whiskey and Smoke Grill in Flower Mound, Texas and the 3rd show I saw was July 5 at the Barnhill Vineyards in Anna, Texas and the 4th show I saw was on September 11 at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas for the 911 tribute. Needless to say I’m a big fan, not only does he do Toby Keith justice by the way he performs and sings his songs… his resemblance and stage performance is spot on. A wonderful tribute show to Toby Keith in every way.”
— Sandra K.Griffin“We attended his show this past Friday night (9/12/2025) ay Goldstrike Casino in Tunica MS. The show was great, but his singing was wonderful. He was even sick with a sore throat. Would recommend this show to all.”
— Ruby DSusie Nance
Saw this in Anna, TX last night...it was amazing! I would definitely recommend them!!
Jul 6, 2025
Ruth Gleason
I saw Dwayne this evening in Forkesville Pa and I must say, HE WAS AMAZING!!! He played every one of the songs I love from Toby, and had the whole place on their feet. I hope and pray he comes back to Pennsylvania very soon! If I could give 10 stars I definitely would!!! Love ya and your band!
May 24, 2025
Wendy Barber
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We went to Dwights concert January 25th in Mesquite Nevada. Probably the best tribute concert I have ever been to. Dwight and his band were so awesome and so authentic. He really moved people. Hope they come back to Mesquite soon!
May 21, 2025
Alisha Navarette
I saw DeWayne do his tribute to Toby Keith in The American Soldier Tour, September 2024 at Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne, California. DeWayne does an amazing job on Toby's songs and really does them justice. I had a great time and it was a great concert! I would definitely see DeWayne again! Thank you DeWayne!
May 20, 2025
Sandra Griffin
have had the pleasure of seeing you twice in concert and theFans are really happy that you are doing this tribute performance.. ..Great performer!! not only do you look like Toby, but you sound just like him ..you could be his twin brother.. you put on a fantastic performance and interact with the crowd. You’ve got a great voice and stage presence. You do a great justice to Toby Keith legacy.
May 20, 2025
Lisa Keown
Toby would sit in the audience and be su proud!!! Dwayne does an excellent tribute to Toby!!! He looks so much like him. Dwayne is the best!!!!
May 20, 2025
Lisa Dupre
I first saw Terry in humble Texas, April 5th,2025!!!! It was an awesome show. Terry gives an excellent tribute to Toby in every way!!!! I love him.
May 20, 2025
Kody Higdon
Seen a few months back and wow Toby would be proud . Stays true to Toby's patriotism and plays all of his music with great pride. Can't wait to see again
May 20, 2025
John Dean
what can I say other than WOW...When DeWayne walked out on stage, I had to force my eyes wide open and close them, then open to make sure what I was seeing. Then he hit his first note, WOW again, he sounds identical to the Big Dog Toby. He sang all the hits, worked the crowd like a pro, had me lost for a while thinking I was at a real Toby concert. I have definitely been spreading the word to al my friends. This dude hands down is the ULTIMATE reincarnation..Awesome job DeWayne, KEEP IT UP!!
May 20, 2025
AMERICAN SOLDIER (A Tribute to Toby Keith) BIO
Videos
Photos
About Us
AMERICAN SOLDIER (A Tribute to Toby Keith) BIO
DeWayne Terry from Burleson, TX (Dallas area) has been playing music his whole life. Originally from the great state of Oklahoma not far from Toby Keith, DeWayne played all over the country from California to North Carolina. He even played some of the same bars in Texas and Oklahoma that Toby played when he was starting out with his band Easy Money. DeWayne moved to Nashville in the 90’s to pursue a full-time music career. After many years with some success in the “Music Business” DeWayne realized, it wasn’t easy to stand out in a sea of new artists that were getting signed in the 90’s. Even with the Texas radio airplay, staff writing job in Nashville, record deal offers, and multiple music executives promising the world. Promises don’t pay the bills. After three months of living in his truck and working as a welder fabricator, DeWayne decided to pack up his old guitar and close his song writing book for now. It was time to leave Nashville and head out West. He took a job with Boeing as an aircraft mechanic in Phoenix where he played the club circuit there for the next year or so. Oh yeah, DeWayne has an Associate’s Degree in aerospace structures and had even went to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft right out of high school. Not a bad Plan B. He now lives in Texas and is satisfied still working on fighter jets during the day, ranching of the evening and playing music at night. For years people told DeWayne you look just like Toby Keith. You should do a tribute to him. This is something he would have never considered. Feeling that if you have been a musician all of your life, It’s hard to imagine being anything other than yourself on stage. After turning down many offers over the years to perform as Toby, DeWayne got a call from an old friend that would make him reconsider. Frank Garrett from the band Left Of Centre (LOC). The house band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill on the Las Vegas strip for 13 years, who also owns the Country Artists Tribute (CAT) show was looking for a new Toby Keith tribute artist. They have been backing 14 different Tribute artist and playing sold out shows coast to coast for over 10 years. CAT already had two Toby tributes and needed one more for the high demand for him after his passing. LOC has backed up the REAL TOBY KEITH many times and talked to him about doing their tribute to him. After turning down several offers Frank remembered how much his old buddy DeWayne naturally looked and sounded like Toby without trying. No smoke and mirrors. Toby Keith is a Legend in Country Music. He was loved by everyone and was always true to his music and himself. He was not a Democrat nor Republican. He was an Independent that loved his Country and performed for the soldiers here and overseas many times. He was very generous with his time and his money. Most people don’t realize the millions of dollars he donated because he didn’t talk about it. He just did it in true Toby fashion. We named our show American Soldier in Honor of his love for this country. God Bless the Big Dog Daddy himself Mr. Toby Keith! Your timeless music will live on forever! RIP TK
Reviews
“I was fortunate to meet Toby Keith back in the 90s at a meet/ greet at Billy Bobs, Texas and was a big fan of his music, so I was curious to see “American Soldier Tribute to Toby Keith” by Dewayne Terry.. well I became a fan … I saw his show on April 5 at Hoots Bar in Burleson, Texas and the 2nd time I saw him was May 10 at Whiskey and Smoke Grill in Flower Mound, Texas and the 3rd show I saw was July 5 at the Barnhill Vineyards in Anna, Texas and the 4th show I saw was on September 11 at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas for the 911 tribute. Needless to say I’m a big fan, not only does he do Toby Keith justice by the way he performs and sings his songs… his resemblance and stage performance is spot on. A wonderful tribute show to Toby Keith in every way.”
— Sandra K.Griffin“We attended his show this past Friday night (9/12/2025) ay Goldstrike Casino in Tunica MS. The show was great, but his singing was wonderful. He was even sick with a sore throat. Would recommend this show to all.”
— Ruby DSusie Nance
Saw this in Anna, TX last night...it was amazing! I would definitely recommend them!!
Jul 6, 2025
Ruth Gleason
I saw Dwayne this evening in Forkesville Pa and I must say, HE WAS AMAZING!!! He played every one of the songs I love from Toby, and had the whole place on their feet. I hope and pray he comes back to Pennsylvania very soon! If I could give 10 stars I definitely would!!! Love ya and your band!
May 24, 2025
Wendy Barber
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We went to Dwights concert January 25th in Mesquite Nevada. Probably the best tribute concert I have ever been to. Dwight and his band were so awesome and so authentic. He really moved people. Hope they come back to Mesquite soon!
May 21, 2025
Alisha Navarette
I saw DeWayne do his tribute to Toby Keith in The American Soldier Tour, September 2024 at Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne, California. DeWayne does an amazing job on Toby's songs and really does them justice. I had a great time and it was a great concert! I would definitely see DeWayne again! Thank you DeWayne!
May 20, 2025
Sandra Griffin
have had the pleasure of seeing you twice in concert and theFans are really happy that you are doing this tribute performance.. ..Great performer!! not only do you look like Toby, but you sound just like him ..you could be his twin brother.. you put on a fantastic performance and interact with the crowd. You’ve got a great voice and stage presence. You do a great justice to Toby Keith legacy.
May 20, 2025
Lisa Keown
Toby would sit in the audience and be su proud!!! Dwayne does an excellent tribute to Toby!!! He looks so much like him. Dwayne is the best!!!!
May 20, 2025
Lisa Dupre
I first saw Terry in humble Texas, April 5th,2025!!!! It was an awesome show. Terry gives an excellent tribute to Toby in every way!!!! I love him.
May 20, 2025
Kody Higdon
Seen a few months back and wow Toby would be proud . Stays true to Toby's patriotism and plays all of his music with great pride. Can't wait to see again
May 20, 2025
John Dean
what can I say other than WOW...When DeWayne walked out on stage, I had to force my eyes wide open and close them, then open to make sure what I was seeing. Then he hit his first note, WOW again, he sounds identical to the Big Dog Toby. He sang all the hits, worked the crowd like a pro, had me lost for a while thinking I was at a real Toby concert. I have definitely been spreading the word to al my friends. This dude hands down is the ULTIMATE reincarnation..Awesome job DeWayne, KEEP IT UP!!
May 20, 2025
