Toby Keith may have been considered an intense American patriot when he released “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” in 2002 after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, but the albums both prior to and following his ode to America showcase a fun-loving, partying Keith.

Keith is now best known for his American anthems, but his lighter tunes catapulted him to the top of the country charts in the ’90s. Songs like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action” and “How Do You Like Me Now?” planted Keith firmly in the traditionalist category, though his contemporary songs have shown off Keith’s inner jokester (see “Beer for My Horses,” Keith’s duet with Willie Nelson).

Keith will likely showcase both his serious and wild sides on the America’s Toughest Tour this summer, which is in preparation for the American Ride album to be released later this year.