Keith Whitley

Country Singer

Birthday July 1, 1954

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Ashland, KY

DEATH DATE May 9, 1989 (34)

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About

Country singer who had five straight #1 hit singles in the 1980s, including "Don't Close Your Eyes" and "It Aint Nothin'." He released nineteen hit singles over the course of his life. He released 3 albums and an EP before his death at the young age of 34. 

Before Fame

At eight years of age, he could play guitar and by nine, he was singing on Charleston, West Virginia radio stations. 

Trivia

His career was ultimately eclipsed by his alcoholism, and he died at home from alcohol poisoning. 

Family Life

His wife Lorrie Morgan was a rising country singer when Whitley died. 

Associated With

Alison Krauss recorded a popular cover of his hit, "When You Say Nothin' at All."