On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

Lorrie Morgan, Jesse Keith Whitley, Garth Brooks, Ashley McBryde, more honored Keith Whitley at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday.

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 ...

His name may not be as well known as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline or others who died in their creative primes, but there is a certain reverence for Keith Whitley that is still felt, and occasionally ...

Among her previous marriages, country music star Keith Whitley died in 1989. She was also married to country music star Sammy Kershaw from 2001-to-2007. ©2025 Advance Local Media LLC.

Kentucky native Keith Whitley will honored with Jerry Lee Lewis and Paul Galante in 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame induction. Whitley died at 33 in 1989, sang “When You Say Nothing At All.” ...

A concert and exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum honor the enduring legacy of Keith Whitley, who died 30 years ago.

Lorrie Morgan is honoring her late husband Keith Whitley. On Saturday, May 10, the "Something in Red" singer shared a Facebook video compilation of her visiting Keith's grave with her family ...

The Associated Press’ wire story for Keith Whitley's May 9, 1989, death includes a telling quote about his creative process. “The whole deal with my music has been the emotional quality ...

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 ...

Jesse Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan look at the Keith Whitley exhibit. Whitley seemed destined for greatness, but his life was cut tragically short at the age of 33 because of his alcohol addiction.