The Grand Ole Opry. The very name evokes images of rhinestone suits, twangy guitars, and legendary singers belting out tales of love, loss, and life in rural America. But the …
Flashback: Keith Whitley Makes His Final Grand Ole Opry Live TV Appearance
Flashback: Keith Whitley Makes His Final Grand Ole Opry Live TV Appearance
Had he not died in 1989 from alcohol poisoning, the Don t Close Your Eyes singer would have turned 66 this year
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July 1, 2021
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Keith Whitley would have turned 66 this year. Born July 1st, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky, the country singer died in 1989 from alcohol poisoning. He was 33. Still, the output from his brief career continues to influence fellow artists and inspire fans. An exhibit dedicated to the performer opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019, and it’s not a stretch to include him in any conversation about future induction into the hall.