They are his first official headlining shows since revealing his cancer diagnosis in June 2022.

This is Toby Keith.

Its been a while, he said on the video.

WGA West building in Hollywood

You know what Ive been doing been on the old rollercoaster, but Almightys riding shotgun.

Hes letting me drive for some reason, but were making a big announcement.

Im doing a little deal and thought Id start in the great Las Vegas.

The shows coincide with the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Itll be my first two shows.

Theyre kind of rehab shows get the band back in sync, get me rolling again, he said.

First time in my whole life Ive been off over two years.

Ive never been off a year in my life.

Last month, a noticeably thinner Toby Keith appeared at the firstPeoples Choice Country Awardsin Nashville.

It was my rock.

Although he said he was feeling good at the event, he acknowledged the struggle is a roller coaster.

The 62-year-old country singer won the Country Icon Award during the ceremony.