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American Soldier is a Toby Keith tribute from Burleson, Texas led by lifelong musician DeWayne Terry, an Oklahoma native who played some of the same Texas and Oklahoma bars Toby played early on. He was later recruited for the tribute by Frank Garrett of Left Of Centre and Country Artists Tribute.
American Soldier is a Toby Keith tribute led by DeWayne Terry of Burleson, Texas in the Dallas area. Originally from Oklahoma, not far from Toby Keith, DeWayne has played music his whole life and worked stages across the country from California to North Carolina. He also played some of the same bars in Texas and Oklahoma that Toby played in his early Easy Money years.
DeWayne moved to Nashville in the 1990s to pursue music full time. During that period he had Texas radio airplay, a staff writing job in Nashville, record deal offers, and interest from music executives. After a difficult stretch that included living in his truck and working as a welder fabricator, he stepped away from that path, moved west, and took a job with Boeing as an aircraft mechanic in Phoenix while continuing to play the club circuit there. He holds an Associate’s Degree in aerospace structures and had previously worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft right out of high school. He now lives in Texas, works on fighter jets by day, ranches in the evening, and still plays music at night.
For years, people told DeWayne he looked like Toby Keith and should do a tribute. He passed on those offers until he got a call from Frank Garrett of Left Of Centre, the house band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill on the Las Vegas Strip for 13 years and the owner of the Country Artists Tribute show. Country Artists Tribute backs 14 different tribute artists and, according to the source material, has played sold out shows coast to coast for over 10 years. They already had two Toby Keith tributes and needed another because demand increased after Toby’s passing.
According to the source material, Left Of Centre has backed Toby Keith many times and had spoken with him about their tribute. Frank Garrett returned to DeWayne because of how naturally he looked and sounded like Toby without forcing it.
The show is named American Soldier in honor of Toby Keith’s love for the country and his support of soldiers here and overseas. For buyers, the concept is clear at a glance: a dedicated Toby Keith tribute fronted by a lifelong working musician with direct ties to the same regional bar circuit Toby came up through, and a path into the tribute format that came through an established Toby-connected backing camp rather than a novelty angle.
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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
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About Us
American Soldier is a Toby Keith tribute from Burleson, Texas led by lifelong musician DeWayne Terry, an Oklahoma native who played some of the same Texas and Oklahoma bars Toby played early on. He was later recruited for the tribute by Frank Garrett of Left Of Centre and Country Artists Tribute.
American Soldier is a Toby Keith tribute led by DeWayne Terry of Burleson, Texas in the Dallas area. Originally from Oklahoma, not far from Toby Keith, DeWayne has played music his whole life and worked stages across the country from California to North Carolina. He also played some of the same bars in Texas and Oklahoma that Toby played in his early Easy Money years.
DeWayne moved to Nashville in the 1990s to pursue music full time. During that period he had Texas radio airplay, a staff writing job in Nashville, record deal offers, and interest from music executives. After a difficult stretch that included living in his truck and working as a welder fabricator, he stepped away from that path, moved west, and took a job with Boeing as an aircraft mechanic in Phoenix while continuing to play the club circuit there. He holds an Associate’s Degree in aerospace structures and had previously worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft right out of high school. He now lives in Texas, works on fighter jets by day, ranches in the evening, and still plays music at night.
For years, people told DeWayne he looked like Toby Keith and should do a tribute. He passed on those offers until he got a call from Frank Garrett of Left Of Centre, the house band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill on the Las Vegas Strip for 13 years and the owner of the Country Artists Tribute show. Country Artists Tribute backs 14 different tribute artists and, according to the source material, has played sold out shows coast to coast for over 10 years. They already had two Toby Keith tributes and needed another because demand increased after Toby’s passing.
According to the source material, Left Of Centre has backed Toby Keith many times and had spoken with him about their tribute. Frank Garrett returned to DeWayne because of how naturally he looked and sounded like Toby without forcing it.
The show is named American Soldier in honor of Toby Keith’s love for the country and his support of soldiers here and overseas. For buyers, the concept is clear at a glance: a dedicated Toby Keith tribute fronted by a lifelong working musician with direct ties to the same regional bar circuit Toby came up through, and a path into the tribute format that came through an established Toby-connected backing camp rather than a novelty angle.
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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
