“HE WROTE IT FOR A FRIEND — BUT IT HEALED A THOUSAND HEARTS.” When Toby Keith lost his close friend Wayman Tisdale, the pain hit him deeper than fame could ever reach. He didn’t post about it. He just went into the studio and wrote “Cryin’ for Me.” It wasn’t meant to be a hit — it was a goodbye. Every time Toby sang it, he wasn’t on a stage… he was sitting across from Wayman again, laughing, remembering the good times. Even now, when the song plays, you can feel that friendship — two men who loved life, music, and each other like brothers.
Introduction When a Song Became a Goodbye: The Story Behind Toby Keith’s “Cryin’ for Me”...