Toby Keith – How Do You Like Me Now?!
“How Do You Like Me Now?!” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in November 1999 as the second single and title track from his album of the same name. Keith wrote it with Chuck Cannon. “How Do You Like Me Now?!” became the fourth number one hit of his career, his first since “Me Too” in 1997, and was the first number-one single for the now defunct DreamWorks Nashville label. In December 2000, Billboard declared “How Do You Like Me Now?!” to be the number one country single of 2000. Following Keith’s death on February 5, 2024, the single would re-enter the Hot Country Songs chart at number 23 on the chart week dated February 17, 2024, being one of five Toby Keith songs to re-enter the chart that week. It was his first major crossover hit, peaking at number 31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Background and composition
“How Do You Like Me Now?!” is a country song with a strong rock influence. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who has left his hometown and achieved success in the music industry. He returns to his hometown and confronts the people who doubted him. The song is a celebration of success and a reminder to never give up on your dreams.
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“How Do You Like Me Now?!” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Toby Keith and Chuck Cannon.
- The song was released in November 1999 as the second single from Keith’s album of the same name.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, and it has become one of Toby Keith’s most popular and enduring songs.