Introduction
Toby Keith’s “Taliban Song” is a country music single released in 2003. The song features a duet with Scott Emerick and was written in response to the September 11th attacks and the subsequent War on Terror.
The song has been praised for its patriotism and support of American troops, but it has also been criticized for its portrayal of the Taliban and its use of humor in a serious situation.
Despite the controversy, “Taliban Song” was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also won the Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year in 2003.