The two icons became friends shortly before Eastwood began working on the 2018 movie.
From there, Eastwood invited the country star to be his partner in a Carmel, California golf tournament.
While the two became fast friends, they were also quick collaborators.
“I [asked], ‘What keeps you going at your age?'”
Keith shared during an interview with the"Superstar Power Hour"podcast.
This film, both directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, follows a 90-year-old veteran turned drug cartel courier.
And, you know, he did."
That same night, he was honored with the County Music Icon Award.
While it turned out to be a tear-jerking performance, it almost didn’t happen.
Keith revealed that he experienced an unexpected bought of sickness on the day of his televised performance.
