American Songwriter

On This Day in 1989, Keith Whitley Was at No. 1 for the Final Time in His Life With a Song That Could Have Been Written About Him

On this day (April 10) in 1989, Keith Whitley was on a two-week run at the top of the country chart with “I’m No Stranger to the Rain.” While two more of his singles would reach the top spot, this was ...
AOL

Remember When Keith Whitley Scored a Posthumous No. 1 Hit?

Keith Whitley died on May 9, 1989, after suffering alcohol poisoning, but his musical legacy carried on even after his death. Whitley scored his fourth No. 1 hit with “I Wonder Do You Think of Me” on ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs You Didn’t Know Keith Whitley Wrote for Other Artists

Before his tragic death in 1989, Keith Whitley charted 12 singles on the Billboard country charts – along with seven more after his death. From “When You Say Nothing At All” to “Don’t Close Your Eyes, ...
The Herald-Dispatch

Big John and Bill Cornwell: A belated honor for eastern Kentucky's Keith Whitley

OPRY HONORS WHITLEY: Garth Brooks helped the Grand Ole Opry celebrate the late Keith Whitley last weekend. Whitley passed away in 1989 just before the Opry planned to invite him to become a member.
Tennessean

Grand Ole Opry event celebrates legacy of Keith Whitley's timeless voice, songs

Saturday night's Grand Ole Opry celebration honoring the late Country Music Hall of Famer Keith Whitley felt like a timeless celebration. At the event, Garth Brooks presented Opry member Lorrie Morgan ...