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TOBY KEITH

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta

COST: $37-$61.75

KNOWN FOR: Raucous, opinionated brand of patriotic country

WHAT'S BEING PUSHED: His 2005 release, Honkytonk University

TRIVIA: He was first inspired to play by the artists who performed at his grandmother's Oklahoma supper club.

- Before getting his big break, Mr. Keith worked as a rodeo hand and in the Oklahoma oil fields.

- Played semipro football in the United States Football League.

- Although over the past four years he has become a recognizable star in country music, his Nashville career actually spans 12 years and 10 albums.

- Steven Uhles