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Toby Keith’s Son, Stelen Keith Covel, Announces He’s Expecting First Child with Wife Haley
In a touching and joyful moment for the Covel family, Stelen Keith Covel, the youngest son of late country music legend Toby Keith, has announced that he and his wife Haley Covel are expecting their first child. The news comes just over a year after Toby Keith’s passing, offering fans and family alike a heartwarming reminder of life continuing amidst loss.
The couple shared the exciting update on Instagram, posting a photo together beaming with happiness as they held up sonogram images. The caption read simply but joyfully: “Baby Covel coming this summer.” Their smiles said the rest.
Stelen, born in April 1997, is the only son of Toby Keith and his wife Tricia Lucas, whom the country star married in 1984. Toby also adopted Tricia’s daughter Shelly, and the couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Krystal, in 1985. The Covel family has long been known for their tight bond and love for one another, and this new chapter adds another layer to their legacy.
The announcement comes on the heels of an emotional year. In February 2024, Toby Keith died at age 62 following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with stomach cancer. The loss sent ripples through the country music world and left an undeniable void in the lives of his fans and, most especially, his family.
Shortly after Toby’s passing, Stelen shared a touching tribute on Instagram, posting a photo of himself as a child in the arms of his father. In the caption, he wrote: “You’re the strongest man I have ever known — a fighter, a true titan of your industry, my guiding star, my coach, my hero. It’s not goodbye forever, it’s just goodbye for now. I love you, cowboy.”
Now, with a new baby on the way, Stelen and Haley’s news marks a beautiful continuation of the Covel legacy. As they prepare to welcome their child into the world, it’s clear that Toby Keith’s spirit, strength, and love for family will live on in the next generation.