Toby Keith was—and continues to be—one of the most well-respected and beloved country singers of his time. He released 70 singles throughout his career, and 65 of them charted on the Billboard Country chart. Among them, 20 ranked number 1 from 1993 to 2021.
Despite Toby Keith’s celebrated career, there’s rarely talk about his children—specifically his oldest daughter, Shelley Covel Rowland.
Unlike her younger sister and brother, Shelley likes to keep a low profile. Here’s what we know about her.
Who Is Shelley Covel Rowland?
Shelley Covel Rowland is the eldest daughter of American singer-songwriter Toby Keith. She was born on October 21, 1980, and was Tricia Lucus’ daughter from a previous relationship. The identity of Shelley’s biological father isn’t publicly disclosed.
Despite not being Toby Keith’s biological daughter, he loved Shelley all the same. He legally adopted her after marrying Tricia in 1984.
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On February 5, 2024, Toby Keith passed away after a two-year-long battle with stomach cancer. He was only 62 years old.
One of Toby’s closest friends, former professional football quarterback Brett Farve, Toby quit chemotherapy in the months leading up to his passing. “He stood up to cancer as good as he can,” Brett told TMZ Sports, “But in the end, he was just tired.”
Relationship With Toby Keith
If Toby Keith was anything, it was that he was a good father. He had a close relationship with all three of his children, including Shelley Rowland.
Unlike her father and siblings, Shelley rarely appears in the spotlight and chooses to keep a low profile, only occasionally appearing in red-carpet events and select industry functions. Her last public appearance was with her family in 2015, during a Las Vegas for SwingDish.
However, she re-emerged into the public eye in 2024 following her father’s passing during the 20th edition of the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic fundraising event.“Tonight marks the 20th year of this event,” she said, holding back tears on stage. “Good job, Daddy.”
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Personal Life
Not much is known about Shelley Rowland’s personal life. Information about her childhood is scarce, and that includes her education, hobbies, and relationships. What we do know, however, is that she’s happily married and has one child.
Shelley doesn’t have a personal Instagram other than @rowlandshelleycovel, which she created as a tribute to her father. Her Instagram bio states: “Thanks for your love and support towards my dad’s music career. May almighty God continue to bless you and your family.”
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Who Are Shelley Covel Rowland’s Siblings, Krystal and Stelen Keith?
Unlike Shelley, Krystal and Stelen Keith are fairly open about their lives.
Krystal Keith, born on September 30, 1985, followed in the footsteps of their father and became an American country music singer. She isn’t quite as popular as Toby Keith, but she’s built a loyal fanbase and continues to be active in the country music scene.
Meanwhile, Stelen Keith, born on April 17, 1997, is Toby Keith’s youngest and only son. He works as a real estate investor and co-owns and directs several restaurants, including Hollywood Corners, 405 Burger Bar, and Tequila Chulos, according to his Linkedin.
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Stelen is also a full-time business consultant for TOKECO. He’s fairly active on Instagram, with 20,800 followers. He mostly posts about his family and his wife, Haley Covel, who he married in November 2021.
Wrapping Up
Shelley Covel Rowland is the eldest daughter of late country star single Toby Keith. Although she wasn’t his biological child, Toby treated Shelley like his own. They had a close relationship, with Shelley’s only Instagram account dedicated entirely to her dad.
Shelley keeps her personal life private, so we don’t know much about her other than the fact that she’s married and has one child.
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