A noticeably thinnerToby Keithsays his faith is carrying him during his stomach cancer battle.

Keith spoke Thursday before the first Peoples Choice Country Awards in Nashville.

It was my rock.

Toby Keith at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards

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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.

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Keith announced his illness last June.

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He had already spent six months undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.