Toby Keith met Tricia Lucus at an Oklahoma nightclub in 1981. They dated for three years before getting married on March 24, 1984. Tricia has been a steadfast partner throughout Keith's career, supporting him through his rise to fame. The couple has three children: Shelley (Tricia's daughter from a previous relationship, whom Toby adopted), Krystal, and Stelen. Despite the pressures of fame, their marriage has endured for over four decades, with Tricia playing a significant role in both Keith's personal life and business ventures.