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May 3, 2019 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Keith Whitley seemed destined to become a country star with his haunting, soulful baritone honed by his roots in Kentucky bluegrass. But his life was cut tragically short when he died of alcohol poisoning in 1989 at the age of 33 when his addiction finally overcame him.
Oct 15, 2023 · 1:51. Pop country's trends from COVID's quarantine forward made Saturday night's Grand Ole Opry celebration honoring posthumously awarded 2022 Country Music Hall of Famer Keith Whitley feel...
Keith Whitley. 49 videos 20,081 views Last updated on Feb 27, 2023. This is Keith Whitley. The essential tracks, all in one playlist. Listen to some of his greatest hits, including "don't...
Feb 4, 2019 · Updated on 02/04/19. Keith Whitley was well on his way to becoming a bonafide country superstar at the time of his premature death in 1989. He rocketed to fame in the 1980s thanks to his silky baritone voice that struck a chord with listeners, and he continues to influence an entire generation of entertainers decades after his death.
May 7, 2019 · 05/7/2019. Thirty Years After Tragic Death, Keith Whitley’s Voice Rings True at New Hall of Fame Exhibit: Photos. It remains one of the darkest days in Nashville's music history, up there...
May 13, 1989 · Whitley, a rising star of country music, was found dead in bed at his suburban home Tuesday. He was 33 years old. The Davidson County medical examiner, Dr. Charles Harlan, said an alcohol...
May 9, 2023 · 34 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Dies. The Boot Staff Updated: May 9, 2023. Ebet Roberts / Redferns, Getty Images. Thirty-four years ago today (May 9, 1989) was one of the saddest days in the...
