Toby Keith launches TK Steelman clothing brand
Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith with the models who unveiled his new clothing line at a fashion show and launch party Feb. 18 at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Harrah’s Las Vegas. (RD/Kabik/Retna Digital/Provided by Shock Ink)
From Thursday’s you! section of The Oklahoman.
Toby Keith shows off TK Steelman duds
Patriotic T-shirts, decorated bandanas under cowboy hats and, of course, sleeveless shirts were among the fashions modeled on the runway last week when Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith unveiled his new clothing line, TK Steelman.
Keith, 47, debuted his casual brand at a fashion show and launch party Feb. 18 at the Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Harrah’s hotel and casino in Las Vegas. The show coincided with the MAGIC Marketplace fashion trade event in Vegas.
The line also includes long-sleeve shirts, polos, sweatshirts, baseball caps, belts, leather wrist straps and more. Keith is known for removing the sleeves from his shirts, and the designers included more of that signature look at his request.
The Norman resident said at the show he also put a priority on developing great jeans for the brand.
“I have to be comfortable in my jeans,” he said. “They have to fit just right, not too baggy, so I worked the designers hard on that, and they did a great job I think on the jeans. I love them.”
The casual brand was developed in partnership with Royal Merchandising Group, which produces merchandise for Keith’s restaurant chain, according to a news release.
TK Steelman will offer moderately priced clothing reflecting the singer-songwriter’s personal style, which mixes country, rocker and biker influences. Each item was personally approved by Keith, who in fashion tradition appeared onstage with the models at the end of the show.
The Oklahoma native chose oilfield imagery for the brand’s logos and fonts, a tribute to his days as a roughneck, before he made music his fulltime job.
Keith’s spokeswoman said stores targeted to carry the line include Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and smaller chains. The clothes will be in stores in June.
TK Steelman jeans will retail for $75-$85. Woven shirts will be $45-$65. T-shirts will range from $24-$34 depending on the studs, embroidery or other embellishment on them, according to a price list from Keith’s spokeswoman.
Cowboy hats will average $45, ball caps $22 and beanies $12.
Other stars who were in Las Vegas last week representing clothing and accessory lines include Common, Jermaine Dupri, Charlie Sheen, Audrina Patridge (“The Hills”) and Russell Simmons, according to a MAGIC spokeswoman.
-BAM
What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 26
Today’s featured event:
Hear soulful singer Wendy Colonna at 8 p.m. today at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley Ave.
For more on Colonna, go to www.wendycolonna.com.
For more on the show, go to www.bluedoorokc.com.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
-BAM
“New Moon” adds to cast
More casting news has come to light today for the upcoming “Twilight” sequel “New Moon.”
Fangoria.com is reporting that Carrier Talent Management has announced that one of its clients, actor Bronson Pelletier, has joined the cast in “a lead role.”
Pelletier’s IMDB credits are limited, but Canadian audiences might recognize him from the show Renegadepress.com. He also appeared on the Discovery Channel series “Dinosapiens.”
According to Fangoria, Carrier Talent released the following statement: “Congratulations to Bronson who scores a lead role in the highly anticipated ‘Twilight’ feature film sequel ‘New Moon’. It’s rumored he will be co-starring with Dakota Fanning.”
It’s unclear the specific role Pelletier will be playing, but since his IMDB page lists him as a Plain Cree native, he probably will portray one of the werewolf cohorts of Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). He looks a bit like what I pictured in my head for young werewolf Seth Clearwater.
“New Moon,” the second book in Stephenie Meyer’s mega-popular “Twilight” series, again follows heroine Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who is left heartbroken after her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) leaves over concerns for her safety. Bella takes comfort in her friendship with family pal Jacob Black, a Quileute Indian who, along with other members of his tribe, turns out to be a werewolf.
“New Moon” is set for November release.
-BAM
Wednesday Video Spotlight: Movie trailers
Here at BAM’s Blog, we occasionally dedicate the weekly Wednesday Video Spotlight to checking out some of the latest trailers, clips and sneak peeks for upcoming films we’re anticipating. This time, I’ve posted from YouTube trailers from “Watchmen,” “Inglourious Basterds” and “The Boat That Rocked”:
-BAM
What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 25
Today’s featured event:
Today’s featured event:
See a blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance at 7:30 tonight at “Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance” at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker.
For more information, go to www.celebrityattractions.com.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
-BAM
Trisha Yearwood appears on Chris Isaak’s new album, TV show
Trisha Yearwood (Associated Press)
Oklahoma country music star Trisha Yearwood appears on both singer-songwriter Chris Isaak’s new album and new TV show.
Isaak’s new album, “Mr. Lucky,” comes out today and features a duet with Yearwood on a remake of “Breaking Apart.” The song, which Isaak co-wrote with Diane Warren, originally was featured on Isaak’s 1998 album “Speak of the Devil.”
In addition, “Mr. Lucky” includes a duet Isaak recorded with Michelle Branch, formerly of the Wreckers, called “I Lose My Heart.”
Yearwood, who lives in Owasso, also will be the first guest on Isaak’s new music performance and interview show “The Chris Isaak Hour,” which will air on the BIO Channel. The show debuts at 9 p.m. Thursday, and Yearwood and Isaak will perform “Breaking Apart” on the episode.
Future guests on Isaak’s show include Stevie Nicks, Michael Buble, Glenn Campbell and Chicago.
I just received my copy of “Mr. Lucky” and will be reviewing it in the comig days. So, keep an eye out for that.
Click here to see a preview of the “The Chris Isaak Hour,” from Biography.com.
-BAM
New releases
J.J. Cale
Tulsa singer/songwriter/musician J.J. Cale releases his 15th album, “Roll On,” today. The album features 12 tracks, all written by the Grammy winner.
Cale is probably best known for penning Eric Clapton’s hits “Cocaine” and “After Midnight”; Clapton appears on the title track of “Roll On.”
More Oklahoma talent is on tap with today’s DVD releases. Norman native Mickey Liddell directed “The Haunting of Molly Hartley,” a horror movie about a teenager (Haley Bennett) who tries to make a fresh start at a new school but is tormented by her troubled past.
In this week’s new books, J.D. Robb (a pen name for romance novelist Nora Roberts) releases “Promises in Death,” the 28th book in her futuristic mystery series starring Lt. Eve Dallas and her multimillionaire husband Roarke. I’ll be reviewing “Promises in Death” in the coming days, so keep an eye out for that.
Here is a list of this weeks’ new CDs, DVDs and books from Amazon.com, VideoETA.com and BarnesandNoble.com:
CDs
J.J. Cale, “Roll On.”
Van Morrison, “Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl.”
Chris Isaak, “Mr. Lucky.”
Jake Owen, “Easy Does It.”
Lamb of God, “Wrath.”
Joe Bonamassa, “The Ballad of John Henry.”
DVDs
Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season
Extreme Movie
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Ironweed
Just Shoot Me: The Complete Third Season
The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice
My Wife and Kids: Season 1
Sex Drive
Summer Heights High
Super Bowl XLIII Champions Pittsburgh Steelers
What Just Happened
Books
Promises in Death (In Death Series No. 28) by J. D. Robb.
Abraham Lincoln: A Life by Michael Burlingame.
Night and Day by Robert B. Parker.
One Day at a Time by Danielle Steel.
Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child.
White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison.
-BAM
Toby Keith notches 25th No. 1 single
Toby Keith (Associated Press photo)
Oklahoma singer-songwriter Toby Keith has notched his 25th No. 1 single of his country music career, according to a news release.
Keith has the No. 1 song in the country with “God Love Her” topping both the Billboard/R&R and Country Aircheck/Mediabase/USA Today country charts. The second single from Keith’s “That Don’t Make Me A Bad Guy” album has already spent four weeks atop the Music Row chart.
New data from performing rights organization BMI show that Keith’s catalog of songs has topped more than 60.5 million U.S. feature performances, according to the release.
-BAM
Video: BAM’s Country Music Minute
This week, I’m bringing you news on Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts. Please excuse my scratchy voice in the video; I’m trying to shake off a nasty cold.
-BAM
What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 24
Hear Oklahoma City pop-funk band Sugar Free Allstars at 8 p.m. at Galileo Bar & Grill, 3009 Paseo.
For more information, call 415-7827.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
-BAM
