Not Everybody Thrilled Toby Keith is Playing Naperville Ribfest | UPDATED

From "I Love This Bar" to "Red Solo Cup," country singer Toby Keith is known for good-time hits -- but some are calling him "too political" to play this year's Naperville Ribfest.

Last week, Ribfest organizers announced Keith will play on June 30, the first day of the four-day fest. While the announcement may have pleased some fans, it didn't sit well with others, especially since Keith was one of a handful of musicians who agreed to perform at President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Some objected to Keith's lyrics. In "A Few More Cowboys," he sings:

If we had a little more grit
Less politics, more fist fighting
Met 'em at high noon
Hell, it's about high time
We looked 'em in the eye
Got our head out of the sand
Hit 'em with a big John Wayne
By God, they'd understand.

"Not sure its good to be so proud of an entertainer who's song lyrics literally and proudly say violence equates with justice," one woman wrote on the Naperville Exchange Club's Ribfest Facebook page. "I would rethink this decision Exchange Club. Read the full lyrics to the song. He says its 'Wild West' references but the lyrics are clearly about current times. I'm shocked that this is an entertainer that aligns with your goals as an organization."

"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" also contains some tough talk:

Justice will be served and the battle will rage
This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage
And you'll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A.
'Cause we'll put a boot in your ass
It's the American way

Another resident wrote, "Didn't he just sing a song about lynching? Way to go, Naperville."

The comment referred to Keith's song "Beer for My Horses," which contains the lyrics, "Grandpappy told my pappy: Back in my day, son, / A man had to answer for the wicked that he done / Take all the rope in Texas, find a tall oak tree / Round up all of them bad boys, hang them high in the street."

Not everyone is a critic, however. Some fans were happy to hear Keith will be playing the fest.

"He stands for America and thats Fantastic," one fan wrote. "He believes in giving back and doing for others that are less fortunate! He stands by our troops and he is a great entertainer! " Another wrote, "So excited to see Toby!!! You guys are awesome and don't get bullied by left !!!!"

Organizers responded to the controversy on Facebook, noting that, as always, proceeds from the event will be donated to combat domestic violence and child abuse in DuPage, Will, Cook and Kane Counties.

"At no time does the Exchange Club of Naperville make any political statement or endorsement," Ribfest organizers said, adding that talent is booked months in advance. "At no time are artists booked based on their political beliefs or actions."

Keith defended his performance at Trump's inauguration, saying is proud to play for his country and the military. He told Entertainment Weekly, "I performed at events for previous presidents [George W.] Bush and [Barack] Obama and over 200 shows in Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO.”

He also didn't seem to be a big fan of either Trump or opponent Hillary Clinton, calling the election "a dumpster fire" and noting, "This is by far the best country you could ever live in, and we picked these two candidates to be media whores and go out there and take care of the world, huh?," Newsweek reported.

Editor's note: Updated at 2:20 p.m. Feb. 7 to include a statement from the Exchange Club of Naperville Ribfest organizers.