Toby Keith Expressway Unveiled, Kip Moore Releases New Track

Country music news roundup includes new music and infrastructure honoring

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The family of country music star Toby Keith attended a meeting of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to recognize the state legislature's resolution to name a new 28-mile Oklahoma City area turnpike the Toby Keith Expressway. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Kip Moore is set to release a new track called "Levee" on Friday, with more new music expected to follow.

Why it matters

The Toby Keith Expressway honor recognizes the iconic country musician's contributions to Oklahoma's cultural landscape, while Kip Moore's new music release continues to build anticipation for his upcoming album.

The details

At the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority meeting, attendees raised red Solo cups in Toby Keith's honor as an official road sign for the new Toby Keith Expressway was unveiled. Kip Moore's new track "Levee" is set to drop on Friday, with the artist promising more new music to come soon.

  • The Oklahoma legislature passed a resolution in February 2026 to name a new 28-mile Oklahoma City area turnpike the Toby Keith Expressway.
  • Kip Moore will release his new track "Levee" on Friday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Toby Keith

An iconic country music singer and songwriter from Oklahoma.

Kip Moore

A country music singer-songwriter who is set to release new music.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This news highlights the continued influence and legacy of established country music stars like Toby Keith, as well as the anticipation surrounding new music releases from rising artists like Kip Moore.